Gender Equality Demands Gender Data
As the world observes Women’s Day 2023, ODW looks at the numbers and at ongoing efforts to close gender data gaps through smart data financing, strengthened country capacity, and innovative practical solutions.
5 Lessons from Open Data Workshops in Latin America and the Caribbean
To promote national technical capacity to open and use data, Open Data Watch and the Inter-American Development Bank hosted a series of workshops in five countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Open Data Day 2023: Tracking Progress and Charting a Path Forward
Open Data Day 2023 comes at a particularly important time as wars and humanitarian crises need accessible,high-quality data to respond effectively to complex social, cultural, economic, and political issues.
Harnessing the Power of Open Data
Open Data Days, happening 4-10 March 2023, celebrate how open data is used to benefit communities around the world. Join Open Data Watch in supporting these initiatives to harness the potential of open data in many practical ways.
Harnessing The Power of Open Data
Open Data Days, happening 4-10 March 2023, celebrate how open data is used to benefit communities around the world. Join Open Data Watch in supporting these initiatives to harness the potential of open data in many practical ways.
UK Identifies User Needs to Improve Data Use
This case study looks at how data use of official statistics in the U.K. is promoted through a steadfast commitment to meeting users’ needs based on analysis of data use demands, data literacy training, and engagment with dedicated user and expert groups.
First Look at ODIN 2022/23 Rankings
The sixth edition of the Open Data Inventory (ODIN) is now online with results for 192 countries. ODIN assesses the coverage and openness of official statistics to identify gaps, promote open data policies, improve access, and encourage dialogue between national statistical offices (NSOs) and data users.
Open Data Inventory: New Results Available
The Open Data Inventory (ODIN) 2022/23 measures the coverage and openness of official statistical data in 192 countries. Latest data are now online at the ODIN website, accompanied by a summary of technical assistance and updated country profiles. See blog for overview. The full ODIN 2022/23 assessment report comes out in March.
Blog Series: UK Identifies User Needs to Improve Data Use
This case study looks at how data use of official statistics in the U.K. is promoted through a steadfast commitment to meeting users’ needs based on analysis of data use demands, data literacy training, and engagment with dedicated user and expert groups.
Farewell to ODW’s Visiting Statistician
ODW’s first Visiting Statistician, Luis Gonzalez Morales, reflects on his sabbatical experience while at Open Data Watch and as he returns to the UN Statistics Division.