Open Data Watch monitors open data policies, measures success, shares knowledge, builds partnerships, and offers strategic advice and practical assistance.
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30 Jan 2025
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: buff.ly/3WDtbwa
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27 May 2025
How open is gender data around the world?
Join the Gender Data Network webinar on June 5 for a spotlight on findings from the 2024/25 Open Data Inventory.
📊 Trends, gaps & country insights
🕚 11 AM GMT
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
#GenderData #OpenData #ODIN2024
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1 May 2025
The Open Data Inventory 2024/25 is here.
A record 162 countries improved—proof that investment in #opendata works. But progress remains fragile and must be sustained.
Explore the results: odin.opendatawatch.com
#ODIN2025
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Intersectionality should not be an afterthought.
At @Data2X and @OpenDataWatch, we're taking a step ahead to advance intersectional data for inclusive development. 🌍
Read our latest blog on our efforts to advance discussions and action in this field: bit.ly/3Y5LaM9
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17 Mar 2025
Open Data Watch is hiring a Program Manager to lead projects on open data, gender data, and data financing. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global team committed to advancing better data for all.
🔗Apply now: opendatawatch.com/jobs/
#ODWHiring
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Headed to #NYC for #CSW69? Join us, @CGDev, and @OpenDataWatch 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.c…
#ngocsw69 @NGO_CSW_NY
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Time use data unlocks better policies for gender equality and economic growth.
Join @Data2X, @OpenDataWatch, @UNStats & @UN_Women at #UNSC2025 to explore scaling time use surveys for real impact.
Register to attend in person or virtually: bit.ly/3EUXckJ
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30 Jan 2025
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: bit.ly/StayingUpToDataODW
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29 Jan 2025
🎥 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.
buff.ly/4fX16Hm
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29 Jan 2025
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: buff.ly/3EhVYA4
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28 Jan 2025
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: buff.ly/40y0LEX
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28 Jan 2025
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: buff.ly/3POd0bp
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27 Jan 2025
We're excited to welcome @maitouya as the new Gender Data Network Coordinator in partnership with @Data2X & PARIS21.
Meriem has been a key GDN partner for years, and we’re thrilled to continue this work together.
Learn more about her role: opendatawatch.com/blog/welco…
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25 Jan 2025
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: data4sdgs.org/blog/we-wont-f…
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This resource from @OpenDataWatch is an excellent guide to what #OpenData is and how to contribute to the open data movement. opendatawatch.com/publicatio…
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24 Jan 2025
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: buff.ly/3lMsxJr
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24 Jan 2025
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: buff.ly/3POd0bp
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23 Jan 2025
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: buff.ly/3WxShwb
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23 Jan 2025
#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: buff.ly/3Chk4dp
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22 Jan 2025
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: buff.ly/4avOoO3
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