Love this thoughtful, practical thread from W. Gyude Moore. Well worth a read.

We’re pleased to partner with CSEA Africa on TCDI 2.0 and look forward to advancing the work that was done in TCDI 1.0!

Learn more about TCDI and our partnership with CSEA: youtu.be/e9rff8vNl8E?si…

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I gave testimony yesterday to a subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. I said there was corruption in aid, it didn't stop aid working, & the best way to reduce corruption was to made sure aid delivered results.

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It was wonderful to be there! I was so inspired by the city teams and their ideas for using the spatial equity data tool. Thank you and Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative for having me! If you're as excited about equity analysis tools as I clearly am - check out the SEDT! apps.urban.org/features/equit…

We're thrilled to be part of the 3rd Summit for Democracy happening in Seoul! Our session tomorrow will be moderated by Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, Accountability Lab w/ panelists:

🔹 Nati Carfi 💜, ED, Open Data Charter
🔹 Maarja Kask, Attaché, Estonian MFA 🇪🇪 | 🌻 #StandWithUkraine
🔹Josh Powell, CEO Development Gateway: An IREX Venture

Curious about digital public infrastructure (DPI) and its role in shaping the future of #governance and service delivery? Our new blog post explores what DPI is, its significance, and best practices for implementation. developmentgateway.org/blog/advancing…

Charlene Migwe-Kagume Josh Powell

Check out Josh Powell’s insights on building trust in the data we need to address climate change in this article from #DataValues Digest: buff.ly/411iNPr

Check out this blog by Philip Davidovich, Annie Kilroy, Josh Powell, and Tom Orrell exploring five key issues discussed at #FestivaldeDatos on advancing data systems and how IREX and DG are meeting these challenges.

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It was my great pleasure to work with ACVFA colleagues and outside experts on this important report for USAID. We need coordinated action to support the cause of democracy around the world in 2024

Consultancies, economist Mariana Mazzucato argues, know less than they claim and cost more than they seem to.

This was our most-read interview of 2023: on.ft.com/3uWICEr

💬 'Without [trustworthy #DataGovernance practices], the rapid pace + massive scale of technological change risks causing harm even as innovative solutions hold potential to address the climate crisis.'

Josh Powell in the #DataValues Digest 👉 bit.ly/47DldXf

Really terrific thread, and helps to underscore why relying on global-level reporting will leave us woefully under-equipped to support countries in climate action. There's a clear need for more country-level ownership (and data) on climate finance flows, and implementation.

How do we build trust in data and digital tools?

1️⃣ Embrace transparency & accountability
2️⃣ Embed inclusive, participatory process
3️⃣ Demonstrate genuine value from data

Read more from Josh Powell in the latest #DataValuesDigest : buff.ly/3SYaZMB

🗺️ As all eyes will be on #COP28 for negotiations on the climate crisis, learn how trustworthy data governance practices contribute to positive societal impact in the latest #DataValues Digest post by Josh Powell from Development Gateway: An IREX Venture

Read the full post 👀 bit.ly/3GmOkBX

'[T]he original promise of the data revolution to accelerate progress toward environmental & other development goals can only be realized within a culture of trust,' wrote Josh Powell in a recent article exploring how to build this trust. Learn more:
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Our of his comfort zone (after just publishing a blog on how increasing trust can help deliver the 2030 Agenda) Josh Powell from Development Gateway: An IREX Venture argues that value and a legal framework is more important than trust when opening up privately-held data.
#FestivaldeDatos