Progedo serves as the national infrastructure for quantitative social science data and methodologies in France. Dedicated to advancing data culture, Progedo provides a robust platform through its Quetelet-Progedo repository, which promotes the reuse, replication, and transparency of social science data. The organization plays a pivotal role in coordinating French participation in key European and international infrastructures such as CESSDA and large-scale surveys. Furthermore, Progedo is committed to innovation through its dedicated lab, ProgéLab, which focuses on enhancing standards and methods within the field.

Progedo's mission encompasses various services, including data accessibility, archival resources, and the dissemination of research findings. It also hosts seminars and collaborates on significant projects like the ObHisPOP, aimed at documenting population history using advanced data techniques. By fostering collaboration among researchers and institutions, Progedo is instrumental in shaping data practices and methodologies in the social sciences, ultimately contributing to a richer understanding of societal dynamics.