July-September, 2016
Since July open data professionals have been busy preparing for the UN General Assembly and the International Open Data Conference. In the last three months, there have been noteworthy developments,…
Open Data Watch is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that works at the intersection of open data and official statistics. It monitors the accessibility and comprehensiveness of official data in over 180 countries and provides practical information and assistance in implementing open data policies and systems. The Open Data Watch team has unparalleled experience in development data and is committed to making open data a global reality in support of Sustainable Development Goals.
IODC16 Pre-Conference Workshop Assembles NSO and Open Data Communities
An IODC pre-conference workshop on “Openness and National Statistical Offices: A Review of Available Tools and Methods” examined the supply of open data tools and the needs and challenges facing National Statistical Offices (NSOs) at the country level…
4th International Open Data Conference in Madrid Highlights “Global Goals, Local Impact”
The 4th International Open Data Conference (IODC16) in Madrid, Spain on October 6-7 brings together private, governmental, academic, independent, multilateral agency, media and other representatives involved in open data initiatives to…
Open Data to Support the SDGs
The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data is a global network of governments, NGOs, and businesses working together to strengthen the way that data is used to address the world’s sustainable development efforts.
Aid For Statistics: 2016 Inventory of Financial Instruments
This report summarizes outcomes of a survey by Open Data Watch (ODW) of the principal organizations providing aid for statistics.
State of Development Data Funding Report Released
A product of the Resource Mobilization and Alignment Working Group of the Global Partnership, the State of Development Data Funding report estimates the statistical financing needs to measure and track…
East African Open Data Fest Convenes in Kenya
The East Africa Open Data Fest provides a platform for sharing the experiences on the adoption of Open Data and also create opportunities for investment and partnerships related to Open…
Open Data Inventory 2016 is Underway
After the positive reception of ODIN 2015, ODW is pleased to announce that work has begun on the 2016 Open Data Inventory. See what’s new and improved in ODIN 2016.
Global Partnership announces Collaborative Data Innovations for Sustainable Development Pilot Funding
The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data on Monday, July 18, announces a new multi-million-dollar funding initiative to support collaborative data innovations for sustainable development. As part of the Collaborative…
Civil Registration and Vital Statistics: Data Gaps and Possible Solutions
Accurate and open data are a catalyst for action. Data gaps limit the ability to harness such impact. Many have their origin in civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems that fail to record births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.