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December 2021

With the new year before us, Open Data Watch remains committed to our goals of working towards stronger statistical systems that have boundless potential to improve the lives of everyone around the world.

In our recent end of the year blog, we take a look back at all we accomplished in 2021 and all that we have left to achieve. While we may be inching closer and closer, high-quality open data, better financing for statistics, robust gender data systems, and strong data governance remain at the top of our holiday wish list this year.

Our work from the past year would not be possible without our partners. We wish Happy Holidays to everyone in the data for sustainable development community and look forward to continuing and expanding our work together in the year ahead!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM WHAT’S BEING SAID
Recent highlights from the sustainable development data community

Why Data Protection Matters for Development
The Center for Global Development’s “Governing Data for Development” project team reflects on the importance of effective rules governing how different actors use personal data across diverse data ecosystems.

Five Steps to Smarter Gender Data Financing
Our blog with Data2X reviews the latest PRESS2021 report and finds that apart from a boost in funding in 2015, there has been little change in gender data funding, with total financing hovering around USD 90 million each year since.

Strengthening CRVS Systems to Improve Migration Policy: A Promising Innovation
Our recent blog explains how incremental innovation for civil registration and vital statistics systems can significantly benefit migrants and assist policymakers.

Data Science and Official Statistics: Toward a New Data Culture
A new article by Stefan Schweinfest and Ronald Jansen explores how to reap the benefits of the evolving data ecosystem and improve data for decision-making.

View more on WHAT'S BEING SAID

WATCH NOW
A spotlight video from our partners at the OECD on their new report, Achieving SDG Results in Development Co-operation

(Re)watch the virtual launch and panel discussion of OECD’s new report which presents six actions to help development leaders, managers, and policy makers better integrate the SDG framework into their work, including an investment in country-led SDG data.

LISTEN NOW
The latest episode of Data Feminism Network's podcast, DFN lounge, on Gender Data 101 with Neeraja Penumetcha of Data2X

The Data Feminist Network and Neeraja Penumetcha, Senior Manager of Programs and Operations at Data2X, discuss the past, present, and future of gender data and its role in creating a more just and equitable society.

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