The Global Data Barometer is built on the principle that diverse, inclusive research leads to richer, more context-aware assessments of data governance, availability, and capability. Its research network spans Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, bringing together experts from...

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on a year filled with significant achievements for the Global Data Barometer (GDB). The journey towards implementing the second edition has been both challenging and rewarding,...

We are thrilled to announce that we have reached an exciting milestone towards the second edition of the Global Data Barometer. Data collection has officially started! Data collection kicked off with training of over 43 country researchers that will...

We are thrilled to announce a new addition to the Global Data Barometer team. Our new Data and Technology Lead, Feng Gao, has over a decade of experience in data research and advocacy. Feng brings a wealth of knowledge...

Welcome back to the Global Data Barometer Use series! In this installment, we’re delving into the field of political integrity, examining two key indicators from one of the Barometer’s modules, co-developed with Transparency International and the Open Government Partnership...

The United Nations theme for International Women’s Day is Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress – a call to action for all stakeholders to make a contribution toward gender equality through investing in women. Our exploration into the Global Data Barometer‘s...

In this Open Data Day (ODD) 2024, we want to explore and harness the synergy between Open Data’s impact and its contribution to sustainable development. As we celebrate ODD one more year, it is crucial to acknowledge the transformative...

The Global Data Barometer (GDB) emerges as a transformative catalyst, driving impactful reforms within both government and civil society, with a vision to cultivate a more democratic and inclusive data landscape. While the GDB already boasts diverse and extensive...

The Sinar Project, a Malaysian civic tech initiative focusing on open technology, open data, and policy analysis, undertook a comprehensive analysis aimed to examine the relationship between the Capabilities and Availability pillars within the Global Data Barometer (GDB). The analysis...

Welcome back to blog 2 of the Global Data Barometer Use-case Series. Early this year, the Global Data Barometer announced a mini-grants program supported by ILDA, Research ICT Africa, and the D4D Network. The mini-grants were targeted at supporting...