Gov Data Initiative

Climate change hits some harder than others. 🌊☀️ Data science can help us target aid, track climate finance, and protect vulnerable communities in the Philippines. govdatainitiative.org/post/how-can-d…

📢 Our October IWG meeting is now on 21 Nov, 4pm SG/MNL! 🌏 Focus: Asia/Oceania views on regulation and privacy in practice. 🎙 With GDI's Marco Zaplan and speakers from Open Ownership, Open Net Korea, and SafeNet. ✨ See you there! Our 25 Nov session (LATAM/Europe/NA) remains.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠? How can data shape the way we understand our communities—and act on what we know? Let’s explore the power of data to tell stories that matter. #DatosParaSaBayan

Data is powerful, but it’s the stories behind the numbers that spark change. Join the 2025 PREDICT Dataquest and use your skills in data storytelling to shine a light on the pressing issues of mining governance. #PREDICTDataquest #DataStorytelling #DatosParaSaBayan

Gov Data Initiative launches the 2025 PREDICT Dataquest with Youth Climate Justice Fund support, empowering youth to drive transparency and sustainable development in mining communities. #PREDICTDataquest #DatosParaSaBayan Read more: bit.ly/GDI-YJCF2025

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Gov Data Initiative launched the PREDICT Dataquest at Palawan State University! 🚀 50+ students explored how data and transparency drive sustainable development. Learn more: govdatainitiative.org/predict-dataqu… #DatosParaSaBayan

PREDICT Dataquest 2.0 is back this May! With the theme "From Mines to Minds," we continue pushing for data-driven transparency and equity in mining. Supported by the Youth Climate Justice Fund. #PREDICT2025 #DatosParaSaBayan

The Gov Data Initiative is excited to join the 2025 OGP Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting in Manila on Feb 5-7! We're co-organizing "Open Data for All" on Feb 6, 12:00 PM, featuring our ED Marco Zaplan. Join us! #OGPAsiaPacific #OpenData #GovDataInitiative

Meet Chadwick "Chad" Llanos, our August Good Governance Champion! Director of STANCE, Chad advocates for data transparency and community empowerment in Cebu’s mining sector. Read more: bit.ly/GDI_GGCLlanos

Meet Dean Tony La Viña, GDI's Good Governance Champion for May 2024, a climate justice advocate and Manila Observatory’s Klima Center Head, leading sustainable development and governance initiatives. Read more: bit.ly/GDI_GGCLaVina

Available Now: PREDIC Tool Scoping Study Report! Explore insights on energy transition minerals governance & mining revenue management in Cebu & Palawan, Ph. Funded by @USAID's JET Minerals Challenge & authored by Gov Data Initiative. 🔗 Download: bit.ly/GDI-ScopingStu…

Did you know the #PREDICTool, piloted in Cebu and Palawan by Gov Data Initiative with USAID JET Minerals Challenge support, won the @EITIorg Datathon in 2022? Learn more! eiti.org/blog-post/enga…

The second edition of #GDIinFocus is here! Catch up on all the latest from the Gov Data Initiative in our newest newsletter. 📩 Explore it here: bit.ly/GDI-Newsletter2 #DataForChange #DatosParaSaBayan #GovDataInitiative

GDI's "Good Governance Champion" series is a campaign aims showcase individuals who are passionate about promoting good governance through data and evidence-based analysis.

Meet Engr. Ma. Rosario Aynon A. Gonzales, PhD, RCE, our July #𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧! She's a PSU professor, former CSPG Director, and transparency advocate. Stay tuned for her full story on promoting a transparent and accountable society.

In celebration of Philippine Environment Month, our #GoodGovernanceChampion for June is Anabelle "Belle" Reyes of ELAC, advocating for environmental justice and indigenous rights in Palawan. Learn more about her advocacy: bit.ly/GDI_GCCReyes

The #OECD Forum discussions focused on setting global standards for responsible mineral supply chains, mitigating conflict risks, and policy coherence. GDI aimed to advance conversations on responsible mining, data transparency, public participation, & environmental stewardship.

During the forum, we showcased initiatives supported by USAID's JET Minerals Challenge. One highlight was the GDI's #PREDICTool, part of the CDA Digital Innovation Hub. We engaged with stakeholders to enhance resource revenue forecasting.

Gov Data Initiative (GDI) attended the 17th OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains at OECD Headquarters in Paris, France, 21-24 May 2024. Our focus was on promoting just energy transition initiatives and advocating for transparency and accountability in the Philippines.

We at Gov Data Initiative are thrilled to support the Department of Budget and Management in developing the DIME platform for infrastructure governance in the Philippines. Join us in advocating for real-time monitoring and public engagement. Read more: bit.ly/GDI-DIME