The evaluation focuses on both accountability and learning, providing accountability to the program's management and organizational governance structures for program results.
This presentation defines open data, and shares examples of potential social and economic benefits. It discusses risks and challenges when implementing open data initiatives.
Think tanks and universities are important institutions with a key role to play in improving the lives of Africans by producing high-quality research that addresses Africa's policy challenges.
Developing-country think tanks strive to influence policy and ultimately contribute to improving people's lives. Perceptions vary about the ability of think tanks to contribute to positive changes in society.
Open data can help governments, businesses, and organizations share huge amounts of information with the public that can be used and re-used for a variety of social and economic purposes.
IDRC and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation are collaborating on the Think Tank Initiative, a new program to strengthen independent think tanks and policy research centres in the developing world.
The report details the programme’s objectives for developing leadership through peer-to-peer networks, methodology, daily activities, and participant feedback at the Open Data Institute (ODI).
Open data as a policy area is not more than five years old.