Libby Maman

Data

I build open databases and indices so that researchers and practitioners can measure the quality of public institutions. Please cite the related publication when using them.

Democratic Qualities of Regulatory Bodies Database

A cross-national database measuring the accountability, transparency, participation and representation of regulatory bodies, both in their formal design and in practice.

Related publication: Maman et al. (2025), Policy & Politics.

Formal Design of Agencies Database (TiGRE)

Data on the formal design of agencies at the EU, national and subnational levels.

Related publication: Maman, Jordana, Pérez-Durán, Triviño & Gómez-Díaz (2021).

Local Democracy Index (Israel)

Indicators for checks and balances, trust, transparency, representation, participation and public involvement in Israeli local authorities.

Citizen Empowerment Index (Israel)

The first comparative index of Israeli government ministries on service, participation, transparency, accountability, effectiveness and representation.