In this discussion with Tara Kelly of DataJournalism.com, Shaida covers a wide-range of topics — from the genesis of Open Data, to current monitoring tools like the Open Data Inventory (ODIN), to the benefits of Open Data to inform action on issues like transparency, accountability, sustainable development, gender equality, financing statistical capacity, and COVID-19.
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Author: Open Data Watch
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.