The Rotterdam Main Campus of Rekenkamer Rotterdam serves as the primary hub for independent, interdisciplinary research and policy evaluation aimed at strengthening local democracy and improving the quality of municipal governance in Rotterdam and surrounding municipalities such as Lansingerland, Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, and Albrandswaard. While not a traditional university campus offering taught courses, it functions as a specialized center for advanced studies in public administration, auditing, and policy analysis, producing reports that inform municipal councils and citizens on the effectiveness, efficiency, legality, and transparency of government actions.
Key 'courses' or research programs at this campus include assessments of college period targets achievement, CO2 storage policies, elderly care, and violence prevention in intimate relationships among LHBTI+ communities. These efforts ensure evidence-based improvements in local government, equivalent to specialized graduate-level seminars and theses in public policy and auditing disciplines. The campus's outputs are publicly available, fostering transparency and accountability akin to academic publications.
