Data for Development Network

Working to advance the ethical and responsible use of data to address critical development challenges both globally and locally

Current Highlights

    About D4D.net

    Responsibility | Inclusiveness | Innovation | Impact

    D4D.net is a global research cooperative that works to strengthen collaboration across a broad network of stakeholders by developing and mobilizing the knowledge needed to advance the ethical use of data to address critical development challenges across the Global South.

What We Do

Four core activities are intended to catalyze an ever-evolving global community of practice to deliver high impact research initiatives and share information to drive the innovative use of data to support sustainable development goals:

  • Research

    Global and regional research, reviews, data collection, position papers, and analysis.

  • Knowledge Mobilization

    Policies, guidance, best practices, use-cases, tools, and scalable solutions.

  • Capacity Building

    Development of data-science skills, knowledge, and infrastructure.

  • Convening the Community

    Events, conferences, and roundtables to explore emerging issues within a global agenda.

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