Drawing on findings from ODIN, the Open Data Insights Series explores key topics in greater depth. This first brief examines how the coverage and openness of economic and financial statistics are linked to stronger investment climates.
With participants from 45 African countries, the 7th Africa Gender Statistics Forum (AGSF) explored what’s needed to move from theory to action, in particular how practically to make gender and intersectionality data more inclusive, meaningful, and actionable.
Scholars, practitioners, and facilitators in the field of participatory sciences gathered at the 2025 Participatory Sciences Conference to discuss how to bridge citizen data and citizen science communities to pave the way for powerful new collaboration on complex social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Prior to publication, ODIN works closely with countries to review datasets used in assessments, so that no official, publicly available dataset is overlooked. ODIN’s commitment to transparency and accuracy also provides for limited post-publication revisions. Adjusted scores for seven countries are now reflected in this final update.
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) examines and challenges some underlying assumptions of the data revolution in order to guide future investments in data towards more effective solutions.
Open Data Watch is delighted to welcome Mandy McCleary as ODW’a new Program Manager. Learn more about her background, expertise, and passion for inclusive, evidence-based development.