Drawing on findings from ODIN, the Open Data Insights Series explores key topics in greater depth. This brief examines the fragile foundations of global health data systems that were under strain even before the abrupt financial reductions in early 2025.
Drawing on findings from ODIN, the Open Data Insights Series explores key topics in greater depth. This brief examines how the coverage and openness of economic and financial statistics are linked to stronger investment climates.
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.
The 7th edition of the Open Data Inventory (ODIN), covering 197 countries across 22 categories of official statistics, reveals that countries are making substantial progress, but that the changing data ecosystem also faces risks without sustained commitment and investment.
A series of workshops in Uzbekistan focused on enhancing open data practices, with emphasis on gender-related information, to foster more inclusive decision-making.
The 7th round of the Open Data Inventory (ODIN) begins in June. As the world’s independent measure of the coverage and openness of official statistics, this year’s ODIN takes place against a backdrop of urgent need for evidence-based policies, citizen engagement, and ground rules for the AI revolution.-
What is SDG Indicator 17.18.1? What does it do? Why is it important? And why did it take so long to establish this indicator?
Open data began as a movement to enhance transparency, accountability, and public engagement. It’s now evolved into a potent catalyst for sustainable development. As Ai reshapes societies, open data partnerships will play a pivotal role.
Allowing Malaysia to analyze, absorb, and share new information released by various parties, open data is now a core tool for improving the use, sharing, and impact of government data.
Official statistics face many challenges, but let’s not forget the basics. Open data is one that provides a foundation to ensure data are available for all to use and reuse. It cuts across the whole data value chain, from transparent methodologies to tracking data uptake and use.