April-June, 2016
As we approach the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in July, significant attention is being placed on eliminating the gender gap in data, using available data to measure…
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.
January-March, 2016
In the first quarter of 2016, while discussions about the data revolution touched on its implications across different sectors and different countries, much of the focus remained on the challenges…
What Makes an Effective National Statistical Office Website?
National Statistical Office websites are the vital connection between data producers and users. There is no single, correct design, but providing open access to reliable data to the widest range of data users is essential.
10 USES OF THE 2015 OPEN DATA INVENTORY (ODIN)
The purpose of data is to inform and catalyze action. The Open Data Inventory (ODIN) assesses the coverage and openness of official statistics in 125 countries and 20 data categories. The ODIN scores allow for a multitude of applications that can generate insights in many topical and regional areas of interest.
Part-Time Research Assistants at Open Data Watch
OPEN DATA WATCH IS SEEKING A Part-Time Research Assistant (six positions available) JOB DESCRIPTION Open Data Watch (ODW) is a Washington, DC-based, nonprofit organization promoting open data and the improvement…
Lessons from the 2015 Open Data Inventory
The recently released 2015 Open Data Inventory (ODIN) assessed the openness and coverage of official statistics for 125 countries in 20 data categories. Only 7% of the categories got full points for data coverage, and no category in any country got full points for data openness. But there are ways National Statistical Offices (NSOs) can readily improve this.
PARIS21 Publishes Paper on Data Portals for SDGs
“Making Data Portals work for SDGs: A view on deployment, design and technology,” finds that while there have been many good intentions to make these portals available to countries, when…
Program Coordinator at Open Data Watch
APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED Thank you for your interest. OPEN DATA WATCH IS SEEKING A Program Coordinator JOB DESCRIPTION Open Data Watch (ODW) is a nonprofit…
Ready to Measure: Twenty Indicators for Monitoring SDG Gender Targets
The fundamental principle of the 2030 development agenda is to leave no one behind. Achieving real inclusion – and monitoring progress – will require a significant improvement in the availability of data.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE!
WELCOME TO THE OPEN DATA WATCH WEBSITE! We are very happy for your visit to the ODW website and hope that it makes looking for information about ODW’s work easy…