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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
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SUMMARY:Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development serves as a regional platform to track progress\, share experiences\, and strengthen commitments toward achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs. Organized by CEPAL/ECLAC\, the Forum brings together governments\, UN agencies\, civil society organizations\, academia\, and other stakeholders.   \nDiscussions focus on regional challenges\, opportunities\, and collaborative strategies to advance sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean\, particularly around SDG 3 (good health and well-being)\, SDG 5 (gender equality)\, SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth)\, SDG 14 (life below water)\, and SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals). 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cepal-sdgforum-2025/
LOCATION:Santiago\, Chile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T090000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Reaching the unreached: Placing key services where they're needed most
DESCRIPTION:Flowminder is hosting a seminar on how to leverage geospatial data to optimize service locations. The session will explore how data-driven insights can help prioritize areas for interventions\, whether for vaccination sites\, schools\, or polling stations—maximizing impact with limited resources. Participants will gain an understanding of key factors affecting resource allocation and Flowminder’s approach to location optimization at national and local levels. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-flowminder/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
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SUMMARY:Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The third Global Disability Summit (GDS) will be co-hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the Governments of Germany and Jordan. This event will build on the successes of previous summits\, driving international cooperation to advance the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities.  \nBringing together governments\, multilateral agencies\, businesses\, academia\, civil society organizations\, organizations of persons with disabilities\, and foundations\, the Summit aims to amplify global efforts toward disability-inclusive development. Participants are encouraged to submit actionable commitments\, with standout pledges featured on stage.  \nIn-person and virtual attendance options are available. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/gds-2025/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
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SUMMARY:UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2025
DESCRIPTION:This forum aims to highlight the importance of inclusive and evidence-based policy solutions while integrating regional perspectives into global processes. The focus will be on reviewing SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)\, SDG 5 (Gender Equality)\, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)\, SDG 14 (Life Below Water)\, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).  \nSome of the activities include: a High-level Policy Segment centered on science- and evidence-driven policy solutions\, alongside peer learning roundtables focused on the SDGs under review. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unece-regional-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
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SUMMARY:3rd Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:The Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean is scheduled to be held in Saint Kitts and Nevis from April 7 to 10\, 2025. More details will be published soon on ECLAC’s website.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/3rd-forum-on-human-rights-defenders/
LOCATION:Basseterre\, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20250314T190836Z
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SUMMARY:11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s ARFSD is “Driving job creation and economic growth through sustainable\, inclusive\, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.” The event\, organized by UNECA and the Government of Uganda in partnership with other organizations\, will focus on assessing progress\, sharing knowledge\, and promoting policy solutions to support the 2030 Agenda in line with regional priorities. \nARFSD report and Chair’s summary will be submitted to ECOSOC and the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/11th-arfsd/
LOCATION:Kampala\, Uganda
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T103000
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SUMMARY:Southern Perspectives: DPI and Open Data as Public Goods
DESCRIPTION:As global discussions advance on the Global Digital Compact\, experts will examine how DPI can bridge digital divides\, promote data sovereignty\, and ensure inclusive\, sustainable digital ecosystems—particularly in the Global South. Organized by D4D.net and the Caribbean DPI Summit\, this hybrid (virtual and in-person) event will feature policymakers\, researchers\, and civil society leaders shaping the future of digital governance. The event is part of the Caribbean DPI Summit in Kingston\, Jamaica. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/d4d-southern-perspectives/
LOCATION:Hybrid
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
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SUMMARY:WHO Workshop: How the health sector accelerated improvements in CRVS
DESCRIPTION:The World Health Organization is hosting a regional workshop in Thailand from April 23–25\, 2025\, on Getting Everyone in the Picture – How the Health Sector Accelerated Improvements in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) (2015–2024). Participation is by invitation only.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/who-workshop-crvs/
LOCATION:Chonburi\, Thailand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place from April 21 to 26 in Washington\, D.C. Key events will include the Development Committee Meeting\, the International Monetary and Financial Committee\, and events and fora focused on international development\, the global economy\, and financial markets.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/wb-imf-spring-meetings-2025/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
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SUMMARY:ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum (FfD4 Forum)
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum will take place from April 22 to 25 at the UN Headquarters in New York. This event will bring together governments\, civil society\, and other stakeholders to discuss financing strategies for sustainable development. Considering the SDGs and achievements so far\, the forum aims to tackle urgent global challenges like conflicts\, disasters\, and economic instability through development financing. Panel discussions include The Road to FfD4\, Domestic Public Resources\, Domestic and International Private Business and Finance\, International Development Cooperation\, Science and Capacity-Building\, and many more.  \n  \nVirtual participation is available via UN Web TV. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ffd4-ecosoc-forum-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20250428T194712Z
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SUMMARY:ODIN 2024/25 Launch
DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly changing world\, open data is essential for informed decisions\, public trust\, and accountable governance. Whether addressing climate risks\, economic shifts\, or social inequality\, accessible and high-quality data is critical to shaping effective\, inclusive solutions. \nBut how open is the data that matters most? \nOn April 29\, Open Data Watch will launch the latest round of the Open Data Inventory (ODIN)—a global assessment of the availability and openness of official statistics. \nThis year’s ODIN will answer:\n🔹 Which countries are leading on open data?\n🔹 Where is progress accelerating—or stalling?\n🔹 How are national statistical systems adapting to emerging data needs?
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/odinlaunch-2024-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
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SUMMARY:Fourth PrepCom - International Conference on Financing for Development
DESCRIPTION:The PrepCom will be held back-to-back with the ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum Follow-up and will take place from 30 April to 1 May 2025. The event will provide an additional platform to advance dialogue on the Financing for Development agenda.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/4prepcom-ffd4/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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