# Open Data Research Network #  The Open Data Research network has been established to connect researchers from across the world working to explore the implementation and impact of open data initiatives. It is a joint project of IDRC and the Web Foundation, and is seeking to develop wider partnerships over the coming year. For more information [visit the Open Data Research Network website ](http://odresearch.org/) **Focus Areas and Topics** [[Emerging Technologies]], [[Open Data]] **Projects and Programs** Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries is a multi-country, multi-year led by the World Wide Foundation to understand how open data is being put to use in different countries and contexts across the developing world. http://www.opendataresearch.org/emergingimpacts.html **Funders and Partners** For more information about the [Funders](http://odresearch.org/) and Partners, please visit [Open Data Research Network](http://odresearch.org/) **People and Careers** Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people]() working at Open Data Research Network and the [career opportunities]() currently available. **Languages** [[English]] **Classification and Geography** Open Data Research Network is classified as a [[Coalition]] and has headquarters located in London, United Kingdom. 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=Open+Data+Research+Network+London,+United+Kingdom&zoom=6&key=AIzaSyARt3Dr0fdqIk6h-e8oTQe84Ln2J3u5HaI"></iframe> >[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels *Website* http://odresearch.org/ *Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/ODRnetwork *Contact Form* http://odresearch.org/contactus.html Open Data Research Network --- 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