Our Network

More than 700 organizations across 80 countries are part of the Global Partnership network. What brings us together is a shared belief that better data leads to better decisions, which leads to better lives.
The network spans governments, civil society, academia, the private sector, and multilateral organizations, all working on data for sustainable development. We ask nothing of our partners except a genuine interest in showing up, sharing what they know, and building a more inclusive and equitable data ecosystem together. Explore the organizations in the network.

Members of the Global Partnership team and partners at the UN World Data Forum 2024

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Whether you are a national statistical office modernising your data systems, a development organization advocating for inclusive data, or a tech company building tools for the public good, this network is built for you. Learn more below.

A network built for people doing the work

Together, we break down barriers and silos, meet collaborators, share learnings, and advocate for data-driven policymaking. Ultimately, our goal is to work together to increase the visibility of data as the lifeblood of sustainable development.

The strength of our network is in its diversity–we believe it is critical that the Global Partnership network showcases the array of realities faced by the organizations in the data for development space, connecting global, regional, and local debates and action. We invest time and effort in building a curated, active network of partners.

To join the network, leave your details here, and we will be in touch with more information!

What becoming a partner means

We do not ask our partners for commitments or pledges, and we do not offer a traditional membership. Instead, our network is a space for:

Information-sharing: discovering opportunities to participate in activities and events, including peer learning groups, training programs, and fundraising proposals.
Understanding the trends: understanding the actors and latest research and innovation in the data for development space.
Connecting and collaborating: pitching ideas, finding collaborators, asking for support, and amplifying your work to a community of 700+ organizations globally.
Sectoral leadership: receive invitations to join the Global Partnership’s Board and Technical Advisory Group.
Visibility: Amplifying the reach of your work through the Global Partnership’s networks and digital channels.

Let us amplify your work

As a member of the network, you can share relevant updates from your organization through the listserv, by tagging the Global Partnership handle on LinkedIn, or by filling out this form.

We will publish your updates on this page, in the Global Partnership newsletter, and in the Global Partnership Network Pulse, which is a monthly publication on our LinkedIn channel.

The 2026 Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference hub

For the first time, the Global Data Festival comes to Africa as a joint event with the Kenya Space Expo & Conference. Hosted by the Government of Kenya alongside Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Kenya Space Agency, and the Global Partnership, this is where 1,500+ participants from 90+ countries will come together to connect, build, and act.

Date: 2 - 5 June, 2026

Venue: Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi

The programme is taking shape. We are co-creating an agenda that spans both communities and highlights what they share. Expect a joint opening and closing ceremony, daily plenaries on youth, AI, and the humanization of data, a shared expo space, and sessions that bridge the data and space worlds: Earth observation for development, satellite insights for agriculture and climate, and the governance of space data. Peer exchanges, training labs, lightning talks, startup pitches, and main-stage moments round out a programme that reflects the full breadth of this community. The full agenda will be out soon - watch this space.

As a network partner, this event is your stage. Register now and be part of it.

From the network - news, resources and opportunities

AI readiness: the gap between conference claims and real life

The Open Institute's Al Kags on what AI adoption actually looks like on the ground, beyond the conference talking points.

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ODIN 8th round assessments begin in May

Open Data Watch launches the latest round of Open Data Inventory assessments, tracking how well countries make official statistics available for the SDGs. NSOs encouraged to engage.

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AI2AI Challenge Impact Report

DataDotOrg and Mastercard document how community-driven AI solutions reached over 250,000 people through inclusion and economic empowerment work.

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How do men and women spend their time?

Pew Research's interactive on gender and time use across the life course. Eye-opening data visualization.

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Nigeria launches Power of Data 2025-28 Action Plan

Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics sets out seven strategic pillars to position data as a national asset and drive inclusive growth.

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Citizen science could fill 60% of SDG household survey gaps — new research

With the USAID Demographic and Health Surveys program discontinued, IIASA and the Citizen Science Global Partnership make the case for citizen-generated data as an essential pillar of official statistics.

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Data4Dev Resource Navigator

Find what you need, faster.
The Data4Dev Resource Navigator is a custom AI tool trained on materials from the Global Partnership network and the wider data for development community. Ask it a question and it will point you to the most relevant reports, toolkits, guides, and datasets from across the ecosystem.

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From the network - events

Data for Peace Conference 2026

15 to 17 June in Uppsala. Bringing together innovators, policymakers, and practitioners on the role of data in crisis prevention and response.

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Accelerate Conference 2026

11 June in Bogotá, Colombia. DataDotOrg brings together data and AI for social impact practitioners at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Applications to attend are still open.

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Local Voices First

PARIS21's recorded session at the AI Impact Summit in India on inclusive AI, co-creation, and ethical governance. A must-watch for anyone working at the intersection of AI and data systems.

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CNG London 2026 - Call for speakers

Taking place on 23 June 2026 in London, United Kingdom. The Cloud-Native Geospatial Forum is seeking practitioners with real-world Earth observation and geospatial stories to share at its one-day London gathering. Deadline: 2 May.

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When gender data is needed most, is it always available?

On 29 April 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia, PARIS21 and CivicDataLab will lead a role-playing session at Women Deliver 2026 on gender data gaps, citizen-generated data, and policy trade-offs.

Global Dialogue on AI Governance — written inputs open

Taking place on July 6–7, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies is inviting governments, civil society, and experts to help shape the agenda for the Geneva dialogue in July 2026. Deadline is April 30.

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Better together: Six lessons for creating impact from the 2025 partners’ survey

Development takes time, trust, and the right connections. Years of listening to our network have helped us anticipate our partners' needs, catalyze impact, and support development efforts. The results of our eighth Annual Partners' Survey confirm that and push us further.