ODIN News

A Long Way to Go for Data to Make a Difference

Blog, Briefs, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 11 December 2019

Countries have a long way to go before data begins to make a difference. The OGP Global Report: Democracy Beyond the Ballot Box synthesizes Open Government Partnership findings to provide comparable snapshots of all OGP members. It combines this with data published by respected partners, including Open Data Watch’s Open Data Inventory (ODIN), allowing readers to learn about their country’s progress in OGP and compare it to real-world performance in other selected dimensions.

Data Deprivation: Progress Has Stalled

Blog, Briefs, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 16 October 2019

At a moment when everyone talks about gushing big data, it may seem contrarian to say the world is short of data. But a look at NSO websites or the database of SDG indicators shows many gaps. The median coverage score of the 178 countries in ODIN is only 44 percent. This blog moves from general to specific, looking at data crucial to monitoring the first SDG goal: eradicating poverty.

Oman Creates Strong Action Plan for Official Statistics

Blog, Briefs, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 12 July 2018

Although the research phase of the 2018/2019 assessments for the Open Data Inventory (ODIN) is already underway, countries still have time to make changes to improve their ODIN scores, as recently exemplified by the country engagement process in Oman.

ODIN 2017 Released

Announcements, Briefs, Events, News, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 3 March 2018

The latest update of the Open Data Inventory — the globally-recognized assessment of the coverage and openness of official data from national statistical offices — is now available for 180 countries…

“It’s Not Just About Bragging Rights”

Blog, Briefs, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 15 March 2017

When Open Data Watch began work on ODIN, we asked ourselves, “Does the world need another index?” We recognized the tendency for indexes to be glanced at to see who’s on top, and then forgotten.

Open Data Inventory 2016

Announcements, Blog, Briefs, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 13 January 2017

The 2016 Open Data Inventory (ODIN) provides a comprehensive review of the coverage and openness of official statistics in 173 countries around the world, including most OECD countries. It features a methodology updated to reflect the latest international open data standards.

Open Data Inventory 2016 is Underway

Announcements, Blog, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 9 August 2016

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.

What Makes an Effective National Statistical Office Website?

Blog, Briefs, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 9 May 2016

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)

Blog, Briefs, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 28 April 2016

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.

Lessons from the 2015 Open Data Inventory

Blog, Briefs, ODIN NewsBy Open Data Watch 18 April 2016

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.

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