International Open Data Conference

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PAPER | Exploring the effects of limited African feminist narratives in the development and application of AI algorithms in Africa: The role of feminist AI and Afro-feminism ♀️ Read the full paper to see how Afro-feminist views can reshape AI design 🖇️ bit.ly/44Xtczv

“The Global Data Barometer is the most granular cross-country dataset on issues like political integrity — giving details you won’t find elsewhere.” — Renzo Falla 🎥Watch his full remarks from the GDB Africa launch: youtu.be/agaB9yw2mas cc: @RenzoFalla @opengovpart

📢a 2e édition du Baromètre Mondial des Données est en ligne! Avec de nouvelles perspectives sur l’IA, l’inclusion et la transparence, cette édition donne une vision plus précise des progrès réalisés par les pays. Plongez dans les résultats de 43 pays → globaldatabarometer.org

Read our data insights on #publicprocurement as analyzed in the Global Data Barometer 👇

Jamaica 🇯🇲 & Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 are leading the Caribbean in data openness. Explore regional trends, challenges & next steps in this new analysis of the #GDB2025 findings for the Caribbean. 🔗globaldatabarometer.org/2025/06/procur… 🔗Read the full report: globaldatabarometer.org/2nd-edition-re…

⚖️Strong frameworks need strong systems. The Barometer shows that regulatory progress must be matched with investment in capabilities to deliver real-world outcomes. 🔍Read how skills and infrastructure shape outcomes → globaldatabarometer.org #GDB2025 #TheGDB

🥈GDB Dataviz Challenge Winner Spotlight – 2nd Place Tracing the evolution of data protection in Latin America by David Martínez Galicia, Eidan Enrique Juárez García & Dalia Abigail Uscanga Gutiérrez 🔗Explore the project: figma.com/deck/f0msRBnva…

🏆GDB Dataviz Challenge Winner Spotlight – 1st Place Barometer Dataviz Kit by @joseduarteq & easydataviz.co A playful & participatory toolkit that uses the Global Data Barometer dataset to spark community conversations about data openness in neighborhoods.

“The Global Data Barometer is, in my view, the most rigorous effort to date to measure data across the world — every single data point has a verifiable source.”— Muchiri Nyaggah 🎥Watch his remarks from the @GDB2025 Africa launch: youtu.be/agaB9yw2mas cc: @muchiri @ldriafrica

We're excited to be joined by voices from across the Africa and beyond, including: ✔️@openownership ✔️@opencontracting ✔️LEDA ✔️@Afidep ✔️Govt of Sierra Leone Moderated by Mziwandile Ndlovu. 📅August 6 | 3 – 4:30 PM EAT 🔗Register to attend: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us this Wednesday for an insightful discussion on governance data in Africa. I’ll be part of the discussion.

🔍 How do you compare scores across two editions of the Global Data Barometer? Short answer: Carefully. Long answer? We’ve got a blog to help you navigate the complexities of comparing GDB data across editions. 🔗Learn more here: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/05/how-to…

📢Save the Date! Join us for “The State of Data for Accountability in Africa” co-hosted by #TheGDB & @Afidep, this online event will unpack key insights from the GDB and AFIDEP’s Africa Integrity Indicators. 📅August 6 🕒3 - 4:30PM EAT| Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

AI skills are growing, but what about ethics? 📊While over a third of training programs include #AI content, only 1 in 4 include responsible AI use. Without this, we risk reinforcing bias & losing trust. More on what the #GDB2025 reveals: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/06/are-we…

📢Save the Date! Join us for “The State of Data for Accountability in Africa” Co-hosted by the @databarometer & @Afidep, this online event will unpack key insights from the GDB and AFIDEP’s Africa Integrity Indicators. 📅August 6 🕒3-4:30PM EAT| Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

📚 It's Friday, and that means it's time for your #WeekendReads from the Global Data Barometer! This week, we shared two blogs full of insights on data for accountability, transparency, and the public good. Let’s dive in 👇

#ICYMI—Why does open land data matter? ✅ Supports food security ✅ Drives climate resilience ✅ Enables inclusive governance Explore key insights from this analysis of the land management cluster by @landportal's @charlthombayer. Read the analysis: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/unlock…

#NewBlog GIFT’s Aura Martínez & Raúl Castellanos break down fiscal transparency trends in the second Global Data Barometer. Legal mandates are up, but data usability still lags. Read the blog: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/tracki… cc: @FiscalTrans @OpenBudgets @AuraErendira

3⃣ Blog by Jorge Valladares (@anticorruption): How much do we really know about the money behind politics in Africa and LAC? 🕵️‍♂️ Key findings from #TheGDB data 🌍 Regional differences 🧱 Structural challenges 👉globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/politi… #TheGDB #GDB2025

🎉Meet the judges for the #GDBDataViz Challenge: Gloria Guerrero, Nicolás Grossman, Renzo Falla, Georg Neumann, Pau Aleikum Garcia & Macarena Zappe! 🕒Submission deadline: 16 July — it’s fast approaching! Submit your entry now: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/06/global…