Who We Are

The European Centre for Resilience and Democracy (ECRD) is a not-for-profit policy and technical advisory organization based in Leiden, the Netherlands, dedicated to contributing to democratic governance and rule of law across the European Union and its neighbourhood. It brings together a team of professionals harnessing solid interdisciplinary expertise with diverse regional perspectives. ECRD provides strategic foresight, tailored technical assistance, and facilitates structured cooperation between public institutions and civil society to enhance democratic resilience.