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Open Data Watch is hiring a Program Manager to lead projects on open data, gender data, and data financing. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global team committed to advancing better data for all.
🔗Apply now: opendatawatch.com/jobs/
#ODWHiring
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🎥 Hear directly from the changemakers behind the #CommitToData campaign!
See how they are leading the way in transforming data systems to make them more #inclusive and #impactful for all.
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The Collaborative on Citizen Data, with ODW as a member of its steering committee, is hosting another event next week on using data for inclusive decision-making:
📅 THIS FRIDAY: What Does Citizen Engagement Mean? w/@ICS_Centre
🔗 Register: buff.ly/3POd0bp
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We're excited to welcome @maitouya as the new Gender Data Network Coordinator in partnership with @Data2X & PARIS21.
Meriem has been a key GDN partner for years, and we’re thrilled to continue this work together.
Learn more about her role: opendatawatch.com/blog/welco…
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Government data is only as reliable as the statistics officials who produce it. Yet, surprisingly little is known about these officials themselves.
Read the latest blog by @worldbankdata on why good government data requires good stats officials: buff.ly/4avOoO3
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Join the Collaborative on Citizen Data tomorrow for a discussion on using data to drive inclusive decision-making:
📅 Citizen Data Around Persons with Disabilities with @cbm_global
🕗 8:00–9:30 AM (EST)
🔗 Register: buff.ly/3PFyoQa
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Interested in how movements are shaping #AI to be more equitable, just, and accountable?
Stay informed by subscribing to @AJLUnited's newsletter for updates on building a fair and responsible AI future: buff.ly/4jn02Py
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Despite its importance, funding for gender data has decreased since 2019.
The PARIS21 #PRESS report shines light on this issue and others related to financing for data. It’s a must read for data advocates: buff.ly/4fRHTXW
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The Collaborative on Citizen Data, with ODW serving as a member of its steering committee, is hosting an event next week on using data for inclusive decision-making:
📅 January 22: Citizen Data Around Persons with Disabilities w/@cbm_global
🔗 Register: buff.ly/3PFyoQa
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Are you passionate about #CRVS systems?
Register for @UNESCAP's upcoming webinar on inclusivity in #CRVS systems, which is a key theme for this summer's Third Ministerial Conference on #CRVS in Asia and Pacific.
🗓️ 27 January: buff.ly/4fLLVjx
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"Over the past 15 years, annual volumes of blended finance have stagnated at approximately $15 billion—a far cry from the $5-7 trillion needed annually to meet the #SDGs."
Read the latest @UNDESA blog by @MazzucatoM: buff.ly/40mqPUp
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🎥 Hear directly from the changemakers behind the #CommitToData campaign!
See how they are leading the way in transforming data systems to make them more #inclusive and #impactful for all.
buff.ly/4fX16Hm
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Curious about refugee data and policies from around the world?
This Thursday, @jointdatacenter is hosting a webinar launch of the Dataset of World Refugee and Asylum Policies of 193 countries.
Register here: buff.ly/4hcM5S7
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Major milestone in Pakistan’s fight for disability-inclusive data! 🇵🇰
Disability data is now included in national surveys and the 2023 census. Learn how data advocacy was crucial for this achievement and how this effort can be scaled to other countries: buff.ly/4fQ7ZJT
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💭 How do the #SDGs increase data production? And what does that mean for policymaking?
In a latest report, @contactPARIS21 explores these questions in depth by investigating the data impacts of the #MDGs and #SDGs and identifying areas for progress: buff.ly/426ESPe
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Last month, @UNFPA released a new report, examining who and where women with disabilities are, and explores the relationships between disability and intimate partner violence and the bodily autonomy of women of reproductive age using #DHS data.
Read here: buff.ly/3ZwIBCI
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📊 In 2025, the #Commit2Data initiative continues to collect commitments in data for sustainable development.
Together, we’re driving progress, accountability, and impact with better data. Join in making data a global priority. 🌍✨
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Wishing our #data4SDGs community and partners a joyful and impactful New Year!🎇
We’re excited to continue collaborating in 2025 as we work together to build sustainable and inclusive data systems for a better future. 🌍
bit.ly/StayingUpToDataODW
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At @OpenDataWatch, we've had quite an adventure this past year.
Our latest blog includes a letter from @ShaidaBadiee, our managing director, along with 12 months of activities and reflections from our team members.
Check it out: buff.ly/4fn3Qgd
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Are you curious about the role of population and census estimates used in the World Development Indicators and other indicators?
Read the latest @worldbankdata blog on population data and the #WDI: buff.ly/4gDJwsg
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