Citizen Data at HLPF: Advancing Inclusive Data
A workshop at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) examines Copenhagen Framework case studies and practical tools for citizen-generated data to strengthen official data systems.
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Building Market Confidence through Better Data
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.
The 7th AGSF: Strengthening Gender Data in Africa
Participants from 45 countries at the 7th Africa Gender Statistics Forum (AGSF) explored how to move from theory to action and how in practice to make gender and intersectionality data more inclusive, meaningful, and actionable.
Bridging Communities: Citizen Science Meets Citizen Data
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.
ODIN 2024/25: Mid-Year Update Reflects Commitment to Accuracy
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.
Revisiting the Data Revolution: A Pathway to SDGs
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.
Welcoming Mandy McCleary
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.
Financing Development Through Data: A Guide to FfD4 Side Events
In an era of tightening budgets, growing debt burdens, and ambitious development goals, the role of data in shaping fair, effective, and accountable financing systems is back in the spotlight at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).
America Is Erasing the Data the World Needs
For evaluating trends in, for instance, economics, climate, and health, US government data have long played a vital role in guiding policy, both at home and internationally. But the production and reliability of long-standing, widely used US data sources are now under threat.
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Staying Up To Data: Highlights from ODIN 2024-25
The latest Staying Up to Data newsletter distills the findings of ODIN 2024-25. contrasting a decade of impressive progress with the fragility of a current data ecosystem facing both huge AI demands and uncertain funding. Subscribe here.