In the new blog, explore insights from the 2025 Annual Partners' Survey and the six approaches that are supporting the #Data4SDGs network to create impact and change lives. buff.ly/LMtrXYE

Read the new "Seven Years of the Inclusive Data Charter" report for highlights and progress updates from the IDC Champions efforts in 2025. Download the report at www.data4sdgs.org/resources/se... Available in English, French, and Spanish. Link in comments.

"I cannot wait to see the most passionate data and space individuals coming together under one roof. I hope to see you there! - Julia Nicolls, Global Partnership Engagement Officer. Meet Julia, and make our network of like-minded data changemakers in Nairobi this June. Visit www.gdfksec2026.org

What does it actually take to build a data system that counts everyone? That's the question Colombia, Ghana, and Kenya have been working to answer together over the past two years through the MIDN initiative. And now, we've documented what they found. Check out the MIDN Compendium buff.ly/dUyGEYD

Working with the Center for Social Development, we're excited to invite you to join the #DataValues community through our new learning cohort 🥳 The cohort will explore the new Data Values online course and explore course concepts, share ideas, and identify useful resources. buff.ly/36cXOpN

The India AI Impact Summit showed us where AI power really sits — ultimately, it rests on control over data. Data systems aren't a technical footnote to the AI story. They are the AI story. Our Policy Manager, Janet McLaren, reflects on what New Delhi revealed. 📖 Read the blog: buff.ly/llLr1o7

Congratulations to Paraguay, which just launched a technical guide to improve the quality, consistency, and comparability of disability data. More details (English) buff.ly/xfDuUs0 (Espanol) buff.ly/rW2YlF7 #Data4SDGs #IDCData4All

“At The Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference, data, satellites, and AI are not just tools but catalysts for reimagining the future.“ - Annita Mwagiru, Project Officer, Capacity Development at #Data4SDGs. 🎫 Register to attend or become an event sponsor, details: www.gdfksec2026.org

At #UN57SC, we gathered with the heads of National Statistical Offices from Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal to launch Phase 2 of the Make Inclusive Data the Norm initiative, supported by APC Colombia. Read more about our #UN57SC week: buff.ly/zSQjpGa #MIDN #Data4SDGs

🚀 Join the LATAM Regional Datathon for Equality, DAT4CCIÓN 2026, Launch Event! 🚀 ¡Evento de Lanzamiento del Datatón Regional para la Igualdad, DAT4CCIÓN 2026! Join the DAT4CCIÓN 2026 launch webinar for all the info on how to participate. 📆 March 12 🔗 buff.ly/IUJEyvY

Next week, at the East Africa Data Governance Conference, join two of our #DataValues advocates for a breakout session exploring how participatory data governance can be operationalised in real-world contexts. Register to join the event virtually at buff.ly/piA4SAL #EADataGov2026

"The festival wasn’t just about learning; it was about building connections... it felt like a global data ecosystem was thriving around me." -Yazid Salahudeen Mikail, after our 2023 Data Festival. Join us in June to experience it for yourself! Register to save your spot: buff.ly/adP7S9W

Malawi has taken the next step in its journey as an Inclusive Data Charter (IDC) Champion, kicking off the development of its IDC action plan during a workshop in February. Read more at buff.ly/6cakvjU Stay tuned for updates and the launch of Malawi’s IDC action plan! #IDCData4All

📢 Special announcement for our LATAM #Data4SDGs community: Registration is now open for the first Regional Datathon for Equality, DAT4CCIÓN 2026! Teams can include members in different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. More information available at lac.unwomen.org/es/dat4ccion

#UN57SEC starts today in New York! The Global Partnership is looking forward to being part of several important discussions and insightful events throughout this week. Check out the summary of where you can find the Global Partnership at #UN57SC here: buff.ly/wWUgKC9 #Data4SDGs #PowerOfData

Whether you're working in an NSO or grassroots advocacy, our new resources will help you navigate the next steps towards fair and inclusive data. Explore our the Inclusive Data Playbook, and Data Values Starter Pack, plus many more resources at www.data4sdgs.org/resources

On March 5, join the #DataForNow #UN57SC side-event to hear insights from a new study that examines the barriers to NSO-university collaborations and proposes practical, sustainable models to strengthen national data ecosystems. Register by March 3: bit.ly/3OzClbF #DataForNow #UN57SC

Join us in New York on March 5 for a #PowerOfData side event at #UN57SC 🚀 Hear from champion countries, partners, and stakeholders on experiences, priorities, and opportunities for scaling data investments. Register to join in-person at buff.ly/e6K4LPE

How are countries moving from principles to practice on citizen data? At #UN57SC, the Collaborative on Citizen Data is hosting a side event on integrating citizen data into official statistics. 📅 2 March 2026 🕕️ 6:15–7:30pm 📍 Ford Foundation, New York ✍️ buff.ly/zqMtyug

🚨 Less than 1 week to go! Get your session proposals for the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference quick. Explore the focus topics, session guidelines, and submit your application at bit.ly/4kaxlGm #DataFest2026 #KSEC2026

A fair data future is a mission many can get behind, but the challenge is how… The new Data Values Starter Pack is here to help! Explore the resources and find out how you can implement the Data Values Manifesto and make the vision of a fair data future a reality: buff.ly/NKqlxeu #DataValues

We're excited to be co-hosting the upcoming Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference with the Kenya Space Agency. Because the work is connected, the moment demands it, and because partnership is how progress happens. Read more in the blog: buff.ly/quFr6xX #DataFest2026 #KSEC2026

At the India AI Impact Summit and PAIRS 2026, Global Partnership members are advancing conversations on data governance, participatory AI, and Global South leadership. In our latest blog, we reflect on why this moment matters for ensuring AI serves the public good: www.data4sdgs.org/blog/connect...

We're excited to welcome Diene Keita, United Nations Under Secretary-General and UNFPA Executive Director, to the #Data4SDGs Board of Directors. Read more www.data4sdgs.org/news/global-...

Closing soon! ⏰️ The call for sessions at the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference closes on 1 March! Explore the focus topics and session guidelines for more information and get your submission in quick! bit.ly/4kaxlGm

🏈 In sports, playbooks provide diagrams and descriptions of each play. But they aren’t prescriptive. The coach decides which plays to use depending on the context. The Inclusive Data Playbook is set up in the same spirit. Check it out 👇️ EN buff.ly/wBsm6Jk ES buff.ly/xCHpOC8 FR buff.ly/5TKzKHn

🌾📊 The launch of the Agricultural Data for Sierra Leone (AgriDataSL) initiative at the end of last year marked a renewed commitment to improving how agricultural data is produced, shared, and used across the country. 👉 Read more about the launch and what it means for the sector: buff.ly/z86bjxq

From June 2-5, 2026, Nairobi will become a global stage for shared missions in Kenya, with our joint event with the Kenya Space Agency on Powering Resilience, Innovation, and Partnership through Data and Technology. Registrations are now open! Find out more at www.gdfksec2026.org

🆕 Introducing the new Inclusive Data Playbook! This practical resource helps actors find the tools and examples to understand and apply inclusive data principles. Explore the Playbook, available in English, French, and Spanish: buff.ly/2gNkAjl #IDC4All #Data4South #Data4SDGs

How do we move from hearing community voices to truly listening to them? In our recent article, Jessica Mayberry, Founder of Video Volunteers, and Karen Bett, Program and Policy Lead at the Global Partnership, reflect on how citizen created media can be treated as evidence, 👉️ buff.ly/1zFMKbR

Are you interested in submitting a session application for the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference? Join the webinar on February 5 for tips and support with your proposal. Register : buff.ly/TamTGkF

Now is your chance to submit a session proposal for the upcoming joint event between the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference. Explore more questions and topics, and see how you can contribute here: buff.ly/rbIJ8tK Submissions close 1 March, 2026

Are you an innovative and strategic thinker with a strong dedication to data, collaborations, and sustainable growth? We're seeking our next CEO, could it be you? Don't miss this opportunity to join the #Data4SDGs team! Find out more at: buff.ly/AJ8AA4W

This video captures voices from the Make Inclusive Data the Norm peer exchange workshops in Accra, reflecting on what has worked, what is still missing, and why citizen generated and community-rooted data matter. Watch the full video at: youtu.be/48kQlM0R3f0

Meet Mohamed Gele from Somalia. An Africa CAN Fellow (Cohort 2, 2025), Mohamed is using climate and crop data to predict child malnutrition and inform food security policy. Read the Africa CAN Playbook to see how data is driving climate and health action: buff.ly/g9TK4FG

📣 We're looking for our next CEO! If you're a bold, strategic leader with a deep commitment to data, partnerships, and sustainable development, don't miss this exciting opportunity to join the #Data4SDGs team! Find out more at: buff.ly/AJ8AA4W

📣 Calling all #Data4SDG partners Our annual partners survey is closing soon. We're eager to hear from our network on their experiences, priorities, challenges, and how we can support them as we get into 2026. Take 5 minutes to add your input 🗳️ buff.ly/yqRvC4Z

💡 For inclusive data to inform better policy and decisions, it must be embedded into institutions so that it becomes the norm. Our case study shares lessons from the governments of Kenya & Nigeria on advancing inclusive data within their institutions. Learn about the key insights: buff.ly/4adqmav

Our Inclusive Data Charter Champions include more than 30 governments and organizations around the world taking actionable steps to make data more inclusive and ensure no one is left behind. Check out recent highlights from our IDC Champions below 👇 Learn more: buff.ly/GL7PfU9

🗺️ Feeling lost on your journey to access mobile network data? Our practical guide is designed to help NSOs and other practitioners access privately-held mobile network data for more accurate and timely statistics. 🚵 Learn how to overcome barriers and start your journey today: buff.ly/ED1qcqK

🩸 When floods hit, vital blood deliveries can stall. Africa CAN Data Science Fellow, Steven Bowah, is changing that. Working with local partners, he's developed a practical plan to keep lifesaving units flowing to Chitipa and Karonga, no matter the weather.  Read more: buff.ly/VZuc3Md

From Argentina to Cabo Verde, our IDC Champions are committed to more inclusive data for better policy making. Read how government champions are prioritizing inclusive data to ensure no one is left behind 👇 Learn more about the Inclusive Data Charter and our Champions at buff.ly/cAC9cNH

Meet Luji, the water chatbot 🤖 🌄 In Luján de Cuyo, nearly 40 % of the water supply was being lost to leaks. At the same time, water consumption had more than doubled. Read how Luján de Cuyo is improving water management while also increasing inclusion and equity: buff.ly/1IlxPpz #IDC4all

Our IDC Champions are putting policy into practice for #InclusiveData4All. Read how these organization are helping to ensure no one is left behind 👇 Ready to learn more? Check out our guide on how to build and sustain political will on inclusive data at buff.ly/sVsvFSx

2025 marked 10 years of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data and the #Data4SDGs network. The chance to reflect on the impact and progress achieved over the past decade with our partners around the world closes out our #2025Highlights series. buff.ly/ZgBdKRL

As we look back on 2025, one of the big highlights was the launch of the Africa CAN Playbook – a practical guide for anyone working at the intersection of climate, health, and data in Africa. If you’re planning climate and health work in 2026, this is a great place to start 👇 buff.ly/vFKrwVv

Next up in our #2025Highlights series is the Sevilla Platform for Action on Data. Launched at #FfD4 in June, the new initiative helps bring data to the center of financing and development strategies. Led by Colombia, Norway, the UK & endorsed by 18+ countries and entities. More at: buff.ly/qgGIBii

Administrative data is a powerful asset for policymaking — but it’s often hard to access and use. #2025Highlight 5️⃣ is the advocacy toolkit from the Collaborative on Administrative Data. Available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Russian: buff.ly/GZ8WQg3

#2025Highlight 6️⃣ This year, we sharpened our focus on three development challenges where better data can be a real catalyst for change: 🏥 Climate and health 🌱 Agriculture and food security 🤖 AI in development Find out more about our development challenges in focus at: buff.ly/pk0KpLv

Next up in our #2025Highlights is the exciting launch of AgriData SL – Agricultural Data for Sierra Leone. It highlights Sierra Leone’s growing leadership in strengthening the systems that underpin food security, climate resilience, and national development. Read more at: buff.ly/vaf7t1d