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Welcoming the Global Data Barometer’s Data and Technology Lead
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...
Read moreExamining Political Party Financial Transparency Worldwide with R
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...
Read moreUnlocking the Potential of Women by Opening Up Land Data
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...
Read moreThe Power of Data for Sustainable Development: A Call to Action for Open Data Day
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...
Read moreAddressing Open Data Challenges in Panama with the GDB: Trust for the Americas
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...
Read moreUnlocking the Link Between capabilities and data availability by Sinar Project
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...
Read moreA Tool for Exploring the Linkages between Country-level GDB results and Progress towards SDGs
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...
Read moreMaximising Impact: Insights and Global Reach of the GDB
The Global Data Barometer (GDB) has played a crucial role in providing globally comparable evidence to support national and global decision-making related to data for development strategies. Since its launch 18 months ago, its data has been instrumental in...
Read moreExciting News: The Second Edition of the Global Data Barometer is Underway!
To read the Spanish and French versions, keep scrolling down. The Global Data Barometer team is thrilled to announce that the journey towards the second edition of the Global Data Barometer has officially begun. As we embark on this...
Read moreWhat does the GDB have to say about the implementation of RTI legislation in Latin America? [EN & ES]
(Spanish version below) Numerous countries worldwide have established regulatory frameworks that enable individuals to request information held by the State, as well as information that must be proactively disclosed. This crucial right is commonly referred to as the “right...
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