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.
Washington, DC
Joined May 2014
Open Data Watch is MOVING TO BLUESKY! 🦋 While we will still keep our account active, we will be reducing our presence on X. If you have Bluesky, be sure to follow us there:
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Our January newsletter was just released, covering the latest in financing for development, #Commit2Data, and our move to @Bluesky. Read it here and subscribe to Staying up to Data:
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🎥 Hear directly from the changemakers behind the #CommitToData campaign! See how they are leading the way in transforming data systems to make them more #inclusive and #impactful for all.
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Are you interested in #SDG financing? STARTING TODAY: @UNDP_SDGFinance, @Columbia, @Policy_Dialogue, @noradno & @Ulkoministerio are hosting a dialogue on this topic. Our Director of Policy and Partnerships @FranciPerucci will be there on Friday:
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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 @worldbankdata blog on 5 alarming statistics on global hunger:
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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/@ICS_Centre 🔗 Register:
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How can we close the SDG financing gap without strong data & statistics? As #FfD4 approaches, investing in robust data systems is critical for evidence-based decisions and sustainable progress. Read our latest blog with @data4SDGs:
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RT @OpenAQ: This resource from @OpenDataWatch is an excellent guide to what #OpenData is and how to contribute to the open data movement. h…
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Stay up to date with the development data community and our most recent projects by subscribing to our monthly newsletter “Staying up to Data”. Don’t miss this month’s edition, out on January 30:
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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/@ICS_Centre 🔗 Register:
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How can you use @WorldBank'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:
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#ICYMI: Did you know that with @IncubatorGHAI's support, the Maldives govt made a historic investment in resources to support its national #CRVS system? Read more in the latest #Clearinghouse blog:
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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 @worldbankdata on why good government data requires good stats officials:
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IN ONE HOUR: Join the Collaborative on Citizen Data tomorrow for a discussion on using data to drive inclusive decision-making: Citizen Data Around Persons with Disabilities with @cbm_global 🕗 8:00–9:30 AM (EST) 🔗 Register:
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Stay in the loop on major #DevelopmentData events in 2025! Check out our events page for the latest #Data4SDGs moments: Is your event missing? Let us know and we will add it. 📅
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Join the Collaborative on Citizen Data tomorrow for a discussion on using data to drive inclusive decision-making: 📅 Citizen Data Around Persons with Disabilities with @cbm_global 🕗 8:00–9:30 AM (EST) 🔗 Register:
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Interested in how movements are shaping #AI to be more equitable, just, and accountable? Stay informed by subscribing to @AJLUnited's newsletter for updates on building a fair and responsible AI future:
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Stay up to date with the development data community and our most recent projects by subscribing to our monthly newsletter “Staying up to Data”. Don’t miss our January edition:
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Did you know that with @IncubatorGHAI's support, the Maldives govt made a historic investment in resources to support its national #CRVS system? Read more in the latest #Clearinghouse blog:
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