The Programme of the UN World Data Forum is organized around six main thematic areas covering a wide range of topics and developed through an open call for session proposals.The…

The 6th edition of IODC will be hosted by the Government of Kenya with support from the OD4D Network, IDRC, and the World Bank. The conference programme will be co-created…

Open Data Watch has released the 5th Annual Open Data Inventory (ODIN) Report -- a snapshot of the global progress on data coverage and accessibility. The webinar discusses the key findings of ODIN 2020/21 in light of country challenges and success stories. Covering 187 countries. ODIN is actively used as a benchmark of progress to open up national statistical data in line with international standards. The webinar and ODIN Annual Report coincide with the current 52nd session of the United Nations Statistical Commission where open data is a major topic of discussion.

The third UN World Data Forum will take place in Bern, Switzerland, from 3 to 6 October 2021. It will be hosted by the Swiss Confederation, with substantive support from…

The G20 is the international forum that brings together the world’s major economies. Its members account for more than 80% of world GDP, 75% of global trade and 60% of…

The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The UK is committed to…

The current COVID-19 crisis sheds light on the need for resilient civil registration systems which will be reflected in the new programme for the Conference. A report on the situation…

The 50×2030 Global Data Conference 2021 will provide concrete examples on the use of survey data to address development challenges, inform policies and programs and provide solutions for investments. It…

At the first UN World Data Forum in 2017, the Cape Town Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development Data (CTGAP) was launched with the aim to provide a framework for…

For the last few months, The GovLab, the Asia Foundation, BRAC Institute of Governance & Development Bangladesh, and The Centre for Strategic and International Studies Indonesia have sought to source…

The OGP Global Summit themes will be aligned with the current Co-chair priorities: strengthening civic space and public participation, tackling anti-corruption, and promoting inclusive digital innovation. The Summit will provide…

The United Nations Statistical Commission meets annually for four days each session. This year the meeting will take place March 1-4. The Statistical Commission considers special issues of concern in…