# Data Infrastructure and Data as Infrastructure Data infrastructure refers to the foundational systems and frameworks that enable the efficient collection, storage, and dissemination of data for public use. It includes technological, legal, and institutional components designed to support the accessibility and interoperability of data across various sectors. This infrastructure is crucial for fostering innovation, transparency, and informed decision-making by providing stakeholders with reliable data resources. For more information about recent data infrastructure research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Data+Infrastructure) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Data+Infrastructure) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Data+Infrastructure) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following entities working at the intersection of data or data governance and data infrastructure. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.