Research
The pilot edition of The Barometer will provide critical new data for rigorous research and explores several research innovations.
Methodology
The Barometer draws on an expert survey supplemented by secondary data. It is a global index study accomplished through an expert survey that is collaboratively designed.
Research Handbook
The handbook contains the primary indicators included in our expert survey. It is a living document, to be updated as the pilot edition moves forward.
Data
All the data gathered by the GDB survey will be made available for reuse under an open license, supporting further research. Learn more about working with our data.
Themes
The Barometer explores data in context through a number of thematic modules, looking at the connection between specific data governance, availability and use practices.
Countries
What does data transformation look like in different countries and regions? We’ve gathered comparable data and providing contextual, on-the-ground analysis.
Past studies
The Global Data Barometer builds on the Open Data Barometer. Reports and data from the Open Data Barometer can be accessed by clicking the button below.