The Panama Papers didn't break because of a lucky tip. It happened because ownership records that had been hidden in plain sight were finally made visible. It was data that broke the story. Read the story by Winnie Kamau on the data that deters corruption: buff.ly/j09dHqi

Seven country delegations joined a three-day workshop in Dakar, Senegal last week to exchange on what building inclusive data systems actually takes. This was the first south-south learning event second phase of the Make Inclusive Data the Norm initiative. Read the full story: buff.ly/2U6AD2y

This week, Senegal held its MIDN national launch workshop in Dakar. Senegal is now the fifth country working under MIDN, joining Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. Read the full story: buff.ly/io4hh1b #Data4South #DataForSDGs

$3.6 trillion a year. That's what corruption is estimated to cost the world annually. At #DataFest2026, Riana Bucceri of the Open Government Partnership made the case for open data as anti-corruption infrastructure. Story by Winnie Kamau, Open Data Watch–Data2X Media Fellow: buff.ly/j09dHqi

James Henderson, our Agriculture Program Lead has joined the Aspen Digital AI for Food Security Working Group 👏 The group will develop community-aligned AI benchmarks to measure the progress of AI systems and their ability to advance efforts to improve food security. More at buff.ly/hhpjaSE

Better agriculture data isn't an abstract objective. It's about delivering information that helps farmers and governments improve productivity and resilience, and meet the challenge of food insecurity. But the payoff depends on people, not just platforms. Keep reading: buff.ly/4f4VlmJ

Data: The missing link to food security

This article, by Emmanuel Mulenga, is the first in the series of stories from the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference by journalists in the Open Data Watch-Data2X media fellowship…

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A government once distributed tractors equally across all its regions — including mangrove areas where the machines couldn't be used. That's the cost of the "dangerous gap" between data and decisions. More in the article by Open Data Watch-@Data2X media fellow, Emmanuel Mulenga 🔗 buff.ly/niSot1h

We are excited to announce that Jenna Slotin has been appointed as the #Data4SDGs CEO! Jenna brings over twenty years of experience at the forefront of multilateral policy innovation and delivery, including over a decade of leadership at the Global Partnership. Read more: buff.ly/eOUBxfU

Throwback to the opening ceremony of the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo and Conference in Nairobi. That first day's energy was a preview of four days of sessions on data, AI, and space. Relive the whole festival: www.data4sdgs.org/four-days-na...

At the Global Data Festival last month, one of the most talked-about spaces wasn't on the main stage. Read about what took place at the Inclusion Pavilion, sponsored by Sightsavers and Equality Insights, in the new blog👇 buff.ly/jUqOYRZ #DataFest2026 #InclusiveData

"Without good data…" — we asked delegates at #DataFest2026 & #KSEC2026 to finish that sentence, and asked: Who are you doing this work for? Who benefits most? Hear it in their own words 👇 Explore more insights, videos, and reflections from the Festival & Expo at buff.ly/zAUEhwH #FestivalFriday

Tomorrow (July 2) join us in Cali for the official launch of Colombia's Citizen Data Framework, a first-of-its-kind national framework that recognizes citizens as producers of data, not just users 🙌 Learn more: buff.ly/3UxR0GL #CitizenData #DataForSDGs #DatosEnAccion #Colombia

Registration now open! Join the 6th United Nations World data Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 9-12, 2026 as the global data and statistics community come together to turn dialogue into action for sustainable development. Visit the website for more information buff.ly/dOw2frN

Before #DataFest2026 had even ended, people were writing about what the week had meant. A renewed sense of purpose. Conversations already becoming something more. That is what we built it for. Four days in Nairobi: arcg.is/0DH8jn

Four days in Nairobi

In June 2026, Nairobi became the center of the global data world.

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A community alert in Kenya uncovered 1.1k+ leishmaniasis cases. Volunteers in Bangladesh mapped 43k+ settlements. Communities have always held critical health data. Our new report, commissioned by Wellcome, asks what changes when health systems actually listen. Read it: www.data4sdgs.org/resources/

We're still sorting through the reflections, conversations, and ideas that filled the room at #DataFest2026. If you missed the event or want to read about some of the big moments, we've rounded up the media coverage from Kenya and beyond. 👉 buff.ly/on2Z5k4 More stories, videos, and updates soon

In 2 weeks, the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference will be in full swing! 🥳 Have you got your tickets yet? 👀 Don't forget to check the 'Attend' page of website for travel tips, hotel discount codes, and more! Details and tickets at www.gdfksec2026.org

Everything you need to navigate four days of plenaries, peer exchanges, labs, and catalytic conversations at the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference in the palm of your hand! 📲 Get your tickets, explore the program, and download the app 🔗 www.gdfksec2026.org

What does good governance look like in practice? How can accountability be built into AI systems? How does culture intersect with AI content moderation? If data governance and AI policy are where your interests lie, the #DataFest2026 and #KSEC2026 program has plenty to offer! www.gdfksec2026.org

Interested in climate, earth observation, or space intelligence? 🛰️ 🌎️ The program for the #DataFest2026 + #KSEC2026 has sessions on satellite imagery to strengthen agricultural statistics, geospatial modeling for disaster risk, open spatial data in humanitarian response + more. 👉️ buff.ly/mnmd7eW

It's here! 🥳 110+ sessions across 4 days. Explore the program and start planning your schedule for the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference! 🌎️ 🛰️ Dive in: buff.ly/sxQzYtv

In 2025, nearly two-thirds of #Data4SDGs partners reported making progress on inclusive data systems and accountable governance priorities through their engagement in the network. Explore more in our blog with insights from our annual partners' survey. Read more here: buff.ly/ZoKlmW1

Citizen data could be the key to fighting infectious diseases. The findings clearly identified community knowledge as an underused asset in global health systems, and the window to change that is now open. Read the full report and explore the five in-depth case studies: buff.ly/4TMH1ZB

The program for the joint #DataFest2026 and #KSEC2026 is nearly ready! While we make the finishing touches, this blog gives a sneak peak at what to expect and who will be there, including Yariwo Kitiyo, Founder of @Geohabari. Read more, and register at buff.ly/A08e0RM

The joint #DataFest2026 and #KSEC2026 event is just around the corner, and the program being built for it is set to inspire innovation and spark collaboration. We’re excited to share a first look at some of the sessions in our new blog. Read more, and register to be there: buff.ly/A08e0RM

The Collaborative on Administrative Data (CAD) has developed a suite of practical tools and resources to help countries advance the use of administrative data. On April 30, this webinar will bring these tools to the LAC region. More information and registration at buff.ly/mVhKFdD

What if the communities most affected by infectious diseases held the key to fighting them? Our new scoping study explores exactly that. The findings will directly shape our future collaboration and interventions on climate-responsive health systems. Read the full report at buff.ly/OqM7wx1

Kenya, a committed Inclusive Data Charter Champion since 2018, recently began mapping out their new, expanded action plan for 2026-2030. Kenya's efforts highlight that inclusive data is an ongoing national priority. Because everybody counts. More information at buff.ly/A70F0aK #IDCdata4all

Are you interested in how we make AI work for humanity? Join us in Nairobi for the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference and be part of the conversation! 🎫 www.gdfksec2026.org Hosted by the Govof Kenya, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, in partnership with Kenya Space Agency