# Open Data for Development Network #  OD4D is a global network committed to advancing the understanding, use, and impact of open data. Our project support critical research and the evolution of open data ecosystems in developing countries in order to spur social change, increase government transparency, and support the SDGs. For more information [visit the Open Data for Development Network website ](https://www.od4d.net/ ) **Focus Areas and Topics** [[Government]], [[Democracy]], [[Gender]], [[Digital Government Transformation]], [[Data Governance]], [[Data Infrastructure]], [[Open Data]], [[Anticorruption]] **Projects and Programs** Global Data Barometer: a global study of data for public good, tracking open data and data sharing policies and practices around the world through an expert survey and secondary data analysis. https://globaldatabarometer.org/ Feminist Open Government aims to advance gender equality and better governance through increased transparency, participation, accountability and government responsiveness. https://fogo.od4d.net/ State of Open Data reviews the development of the open data movement over the past 10 years. https://www.stateofopendata.od4d.net/ **Funders and Partners** For more information about the Funders and Partners, please visit [Open Data for Development Network](https://www.od4d.net/) **People and Careers** Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people]() working at Open Data for Development Network and the [career opportunities]() currently available. **Languages** [[English]] **Classification and Geography** Open Data for Development Network 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=Open+Data+for+Development+Network+Canada&zoom=6&key=AIzaSyARt3Dr0fdqIk6h-e8oTQe84Ln2J3u5HaI"></iframe> >[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels *Website* https://www.od4d.net/ *Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/od4_d Open Data for Development 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