Today the Data Values Project published the #DataValues Manifesto and launched the first global campaign calling for placing people’s interests at the heart of data for development.

This is the result of a year of public consultation where the Data Values Project asked people what changes were needed to create fair data systems around the world. More than 300 people from at least 60 countries responded overwhelmingly that there’s an urgent need to address power imbalances that often lead to people being harmed, excluded, and disempowered by data. 

Data is a secret weapon, making overseas aid and domestic spending more impactful.

Capacity accelerators will train purpose-driven data talent in Africa and India.

Public-private effort provides nations with data science workstations and AI education to support census, public health, climate projects and data analytics.