Open Data Watch is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded by three development data specialists. It monitors progress and provides information and assistance to guide implementation of open data systems. The Open Data Watch team has unparalleled experience in development data management and statistical capacity building in developing countries and is committed to making open data a reality in all countries and development agencies.
09/02/2016 – 10/02/2016, Cairo, Egypt
The Union of Arab Statisticians, in partnership with the Ministry of Planning in Egypt, will host the 5th International Statistical Arab Conference (5th ISAC) in Cairo for the period 9-10 Feb. 2016. The theme of the conference is the role of statistics in crisis management…more
09/02/2016 – 10/02/2016, Stanford, USA
Join Stanford Social Innovation Review and a lineup of expert data storytellers—including journalists, technology innovators, computer scientists, data visualization designers, and professional communicators for practical tips, powerful ideas, and the latest strategies for creating data-driven storytelling for your organization…more
08/02/2016 – 11/02/2016, Nairobi, Kenya This 20th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee Of Experts (ICE) will examine the role of institutions in promoting equitable growth in Eastern Africa. This will include a review of mechanisms that ensure the formulation of shared visions, enshrine good governance, strengthen public participation in decision-making and…more
08/02/2016, London, United Kingdom (and Online)
The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) is holding a public event on data to achieve an ambitious global agenda by 2030 and ensure that the vulnerable and marginalized are not left behind. #GlobalChallenges 2016 opens on day 39 of the first 1000 days by convening the Dutch Minister for Trade and …more
04/02/2016, New York, USA
The United Nations Foundation is hosting this roundtable to provide an opportunity for member states to engage with leading experts on the challenges and needs for statistical capacity building at the national and sub-national levels…more
02/02/2016, Washington, DC, USA
In 2015, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) hosted its first Open Data Challenge. The Open Data Challenge is an opportunity for Masters and PhD students around the globe to submit papers that make innovative use of data collected in MCC’s independent evaluations. At this event, participants will discuss the winning author’s innovative work ….more
The data revolution has picked up pace in February and March, driven by discussions about the post-2015 development agenda. Lists of post-2015 indictors were proposed and reports about funding the post-2015 goals were published, and many blogs and conferences focuses on moving the data revolution from theory to reality. We provide links to reports, articles, and blog posts…
26/01/2016 – 28/01/2016, New York, USA
The first meeting of the Expert Group on International Trade and Economic Globalization Statistics will take place on 26-28 January 2016 in New York. The group, consisting of 20 countries and 7 agencies, is mandated to produce a handbook on a system of extended international and global accounts…more
20/01/2016, Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
As public and private sector leaders embrace the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, data and analytics have taken center stage as a key to achieving these bold new goals. This reception will include live interactive demo stations of Project 8 and a brief panel conversation about the role of data and analytics in sustainable development…more
20/01/2016 – 22/01/2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This expert group meeting will provide a forum for the review of a report on statistical activities. This meeting will provide a focused discussion on the African Data Consensus and the implementation roadmap and ensure the role of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) in implementing the data revolution in Africa…more