# Data for Development Network (D4D.net) #  The Data for Development Network (D4D.net) is an alliance of Global South-based research organisations working to mobilise the knowledge needed to advance the use of data to address critical development challenges. The Network seeks to shape a more inclusive response to development challenges by bringing southern perspectives on the use and impact of data to the forefront. For more information [visit the Data for Development Network (D4D.net) website ](https://www.d4d.net/) **Focus Areas and Topics** [[Democracy]], [[Gender]], [[Artificial Intelligence]], [[Emerging Technologies]], [[Open Data]] **Projects and Programs** Global and regional initiatives: https://www.d4d.net/activities **Funders and Partners** For more information about the [Funders](https://www.d4d.net/about#d4d-network) and Partners, please visit [Data for Development Network (D4D.net)](https://www.d4d.net/) **People and Careers** Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people](Review) working at Data for Development Network (D4D.net) and the [career opportunities]() currently available. **Languages** [[English]], [[Spanish]], [[French]] **Classification and Geography** Data for Development Network (D4D.net) is classified as a [[Coalition]] and has headquarters located in Canada. We are still reviewing information about the geographic scope of work. Current data indicate the scope is [[Global]] <iframe width="640" height="480" style="border:0" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/search?q=Data+for+Development+Network+(D4D.net)+Canada&zoom=6&key=AIzaSyARt3Dr0fdqIk6h-e8oTQe84Ln2J3u5HaI"></iframe> >[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels *Website* https://www.d4d.net/ *Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/D4Dnetwork *LinkedIN* https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4790214/ *YouTube* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk9opxY4HOJQVQoXI4OhM_A *Contact E-mail* [email protected] Data for Development Network (D4D.net) --- Exported from the Datasphere Observatory Database : 4 April 2025 For more information about the data collection and review processes, please see the Datasphere Atlas [[Methodology]]. If you would like to share information with us to help update this profile, please make a [suggestion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdldzt15HVYekbX1ZyDi-oLiDxozFL-wiAPPmEs3S4IlCRXpQ/viewform) or [[contact our research team]]. The Datasphere Atlas and Observatory are projects of The Datasphere Initiative