Heading to #ICSW2025 in Bangkok (31 Oct–5 Nov), hosted by @civicusalliance.bsky.social & the Asia Democracy Network. If you’ll be there too, let’s connect!

As we close the 2nd edition of the @databarometer.bsky.social, I’ve been having conversations with colleagues & friends about where the data field stands today. In this post, I try to capture some of these reflections: medium.com/@SilvanavF/b... I hope this piece sparks further discussion

Beyond the Buzzwords: Rethinking What Data We Need, and Why

As we close the second edition of the Global Data Barometer (GDB), I have been having many conversations with colleagues and friends about where the data field stands today. These chats remind me…

medium.com

Since the last edition of the Global Data Barometer, the number of African countries scoring 0 or 1 on land data has halved. Progress is happening — but gaps remain. 🔗Read the full analysis by the Land Portal Foundation's Charl-Thom Bayer: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/unlo...

Three months after releasing the 2nd edition, the Global Data Barometer is already fueling action: from 1,900+ dataset downloads to sparking dialogue across governments & civil society. Read how evidence is turning into impact 👇 🔗 globaldatabarometer.org/2025/09/turn...

Turning Data Into Impact: Three Months of the Global Data Barometer’s Second Edition

globaldatabarometer.org

Political integrity reforms need more than data — they need partnerships. @opengovpartnership.org Renzo Falla spotlights how countries like Malawi, Chile & Mexico are advancing reforms via the Open Gov Challenge. Read the blog: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/why-...

Why Political Integrity Data Matters: Insights from the Global Data Barometer

globaldatabarometer.org

Who funds politics? In too many countries, we still don’t know. @anticorruption’s Jorge Valladares breaks down what the #GDB2025 reveals about political finance transparency across Africa and Latin America. Read the blog: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/poli...

📊#ICYMI — How is data actually being used — and by whom? The #GDB2025 reveals that while data is often used for accountability and planning, barriers like low literacy and poor dissemination still limit impact. 🔎 Read our blog on data use → globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/unlo...

Chile leads in lobbying transparency, but worrying gaps in Land Management data persist. The second edition provides insights that can support inclusive, rights-based data policy. Explore the highs & lows in this deep dive into the #GDB2025 findings. globaldatabarometer.org/2025/06/brid...

Bridging the Data Divide: Insights from Latin America in the Second Edition of the Global Data Barometer

globaldatabarometer.org

"We see progress on public data laws — but implementation lags behind." – Edwin Muhumuza @opencontracting.bsky.social Watch his insights on procurement data & e-procurement from "The State of Data for Accountability in Africa" webinar with the GDB & @afidep.bsky.social 📺Watch: youtu.be/Dp17voHCzqg

The Global Data Barometer, @databarometer.bsky.social, provides fresh insights into how data is being governed, shared and used to advance the public good, with a special focus on the Global South. Watch this #TICTeC session from @silvanavf.bsky.social to see how!

TICTeC 25: Data to advance equity, inclusion, and sustainability

Speaker: Silvana Fumega (Global Data Barometer, Argentina) The Global Data Barometer provides fresh insights into how data is being governed, shared and used to advance the public good, with a…

youtu.be

Transparent company and BO registers are essential tools in the fight against financial crime. This blog from @openownership.bsky.social explores trends and persistent challenges uncovered in the second edition of the @databarometer.bsky.social. Read it now: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/06/usin...

Using Company Information Data for Research, Reform, and Accountability

globaldatabarometer.org

"The Global Data Barometer provides robust comparative data, alongside the Africa Integrity Indicators. Together, these insights help us better prioritize where & how to support countries." – Christine Wachira, @openownership.bsky.social 📺Watch the full recording: youtu.be/Dp17voHCzqg

🔁 #ICYMI: We’ve published 3 blogs to help you compare the first and second editions of the #GDB2025🧵 📘 How to compare editions 📘 Governance framework trends 📘 Open data evolution Visit the comparability page: globaldatabarometer.org/comparison-w...

Where can you... ▶️get the latest news on #BeneficialOwnership reform progress globally? ▶️read vacancies in the #transparency sector? ▶️find the latest research and policy thinking? Our newsletter, Disclosure! New edition - bit.ly/Disclosure26 Register: bit.ly/OONewsletter

📢 La 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 ici → globaldatabarometer.org

Great to see open source beneficial ownership tools leveraging the Beneficial Ownership Data Standard from @openownership.bsky.social being promoted by @dgateway.bsky.social in the new Civic Tech Tools Repository developmentgateway.org/blog/introdu... #beneficialownership #openstandards

Introducing The HackCorruption Civic Tech Tools Repository – Development Gateway: An IREX Venture – Data and digital solutions for international development.

The HackCorruption team is launching the Civic Tech Tools Repository, a comprehensive, open-source collection of impactful and scalable digital solutions for combating corruption to be used not only b...

developmentgateway.org

Development Gateway: An IREX Venture@dgateway.bsky.social · 12mo ago

🚀 We’ve launched the HackCorruption Civic Tech Tools Repository! This is an open-source hub for anti-corruption tech, built to share code, spark collaboration, and scale impact. Contribute your tools and explore ⬇️ @accountlab.bsky.social

⚖️ 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

Africa is making progress in public procurement, data protection, and budget transparency. 🇺🇬 🇰🇪 🇿🇦 lead the way with digital tools and open data platforms that promote accountability Explore insights in this blog by @ldriafrica.bsky.social's Keziah Munyao 🔗 globaldatabarometer.org/2025/06/data...

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/proc... 🔗Read the full report: globaldatabarometer.org/2nd-edition-...

“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: @opengovpartnership.org

🥈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: www.figma.com/deck/f0msRBn...

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

🏆 #GDBDatavizChallenge Winner Spotlight – 1st Place Barometer Dataviz Kit by Jose Duarte & 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

🎉In case you missed it… This week, we announced the winners of the 2025 #GDBChallenge! From playful toolkits to powerful dashboards, the creativity was off the charts. 👏Special mentions, regional insights & inclusion-driven design — it's all here: 🔗 globaldatabarometer.org/2025/08/anno...

🚨 The results of the #GDB2025 Data Visualization Challenge are live! The winning projects reimagine how we use data for impact — from playful toolkits to powerful dashboards. 🏆 Who won? 🎖️ Who stood out? Read the full blog 👇 🔗 globaldatabarometer.org/2025/08/anno...

Global Data Barometer@databarometer.bsky.social · 12mo ago

🥇 1st Place: Barometer Dataviz Kit by Jose Duarte A playful, analog toolkit turning the GDB dataset into a community conversation starter. 🧩 Designed for real-world impact. 🎯 Original, inclusive, and highly creative! 🔗 View: www.easydataviz.co/projects/bar...

Absolutely love the winning entry here: visual and participatory sense making of data. Fab to see how @databarometer.bsky.social continues to develop

Global Data Barometer@databarometer.bsky.social · 12mo ago

🧵🎉We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Global Data Barometer Data Visualization Challenge! From playful toolkits to powerful dashboards, the entries blew us away with creativity, clarity, and impact. 👇Meet the winners & special mentions: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/08/anno...

🧵🎉We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Global Data Barometer Data Visualization Challenge! From playful toolkits to powerful dashboards, the entries blew us away with creativity, clarity, and impact. 👇Meet the winners & special mentions: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/08/anno...

⏰TODAY! The #StateOfData for #Accountability in Africa is in focus. Join @afidep.bsky.social & @databarometer.bsky.social for a deep dive into evidence from #TheGDB and the Africa Integrity Indicators. 🗓️ August 6 | 3 PM Nairobi 💻 Online 🔗 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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