
Open Data Watch
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Open Data Watch monitors open data policies, measures success, shares knowledge, builds partnerships, and offers strategic advice and practical assistance.
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Government data is only as reliable as the statistics officials who produce it. Yet, surprisingly little is known about these officials themselves. Read the latest blog by World Bank Data on why good government data requires good stats officials: buff.ly/4avOoO3


#ICYMI: Did you know that with Global Health Advocacy Incubator's support, the Maldives govt made a historic investment in resources to support its national #CRVS system? Read more in the latest #Clearinghouse blog: buff.ly/3Chk4dp


How can you use World Bank's Prosperity Gap index? 1️⃣ By ranking across countries 2️⃣ By breaking down changes in the Prosperity Gap 3️⃣ By defining a country-specific prosperity standard Read more from @WorldBankData: buff.ly/3WxShwb


The Collaborative on Citizen Data, with ODW as a member of its steering committee, is hosting another event next week on using data for inclusive decision-making: 📅 January 30: What Does Citizen Engagement Mean? w/International Civil Society Centre 🔗 Register: buff.ly/3POd0bp


This resource from Open Data Watch is an excellent guide to what #OpenData is and how to contribute to the open data movement. opendatawatch.com/publications/o…





The Collaborative on Citizen Data, with ODW as a member of its steering committee, is hosting another event next week on using data for inclusive decision-making: 📅 THIS FRIDAY: What Does Citizen Engagement Mean? w/International Civil Society Centre 🔗 Register: buff.ly/3POd0bp


1️⃣ A surge in global malnutrition 2️⃣ Hidden hunger affecting 2.8b people 3️⃣ Food prices driving extreme poverty 4️⃣Cost of inefficiencies 5️⃣ A bleak outlook without intervention Read the latest World Bank Data blog on 5 alarming statistics on global hunger: buff.ly/40y0LEX


Are you interested in #SDG financing? STARTING TODAY: UNDP Sustainable Finance, Columbia University, Columbia's Initiative for Policy Dialogue, Norad & MFA Finland 🇫🇮 are hosting a dialogue on this topic. Our Director of Policy and Partnerships Francesca Perucci will be there on Friday: buff.ly/3EhVYA4





Headed to #NYC for #CSW69? Join us, Center for Global Development, and Open Data Watch to discuss how intersectionality can advance inclusive data systems. 📅 March 12, 2025 🕒 12:30-2 PM 📍 Salvation Army (221 E. 52nd St) Register: ngocsw69forum.events.whova.com/Agenda/4354560 #ngocsw69 NGO CSW/NY




