Brief

IDS Policy Briefing;171

Lessons for Open Data for Development Programmes

Published on 22 October 2020

Open data programmes – that support the access, distribution, and effective use of data by everyone for free – are a relatively new area in global development.

As more initiatives emerge, there is a need for stronger evidence to inform effective design and implementation that can mitigate inequities in access and maximise the development potential of open data. To address this evidence gap, this IDS Policy Briefing draws lessons from a performance evaluation of the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) initiative to make recommendations for funders and managers of similar open data development programmes, as well as for those influencing governmental or organisational data policy.

Cite this publication

Clark, L.; Higdon, G.L.; Stanley, A. and Roberts, T. (2020) 'Lessons for Open Data for Development Programmes', IDS Policy Briefing 171, Brighton: Institute of Development Studies

Authors

Louise Clark

MEL Manager

Alan Stanley

Digital Knowledge Manager

Tony Roberts

Digital Cluster Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies

Publication details

published by
Institute of Development Studies
issn
1479-974X
language
English

Share

About this publication

Related content

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.