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.

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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

For the first time, the Global Data Festival came to Africa as a joint event with the Kenya Space Expo & Conference. Hosted by the Government of Kenya, alongside the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the Kenya Space Agency, and the Global Partnership, GDF-KSEC 2026 brought together 1,500+ participants from 90+ countries at the Edge Convention Center in Nairobi from 2–5 June 2026.

The four-day program included daily plenaries on youth, AI, and the humanization of data; a joint opening and closing ceremony; a shared expo space; and sessions bridging the data and space worlds — from Earth observation for development to the governance of space data. Peer exchanges, training labs, lightning talks, and startup pitches rounded out a landmark event for both communities.

From the signing of the Safaricom-KNBS MoU on mobile phone data, to the launch of the PopIntel Hack and the Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa call for applications, GDF-KSEC 2026 produced outcomes that will shape the network's work for months to come.

Explore what came out of the Festival below — and stay connected as we continue to share stories, resources, and follow-up actions from Nairobi.

From the network - news, resources and opportunities

Safaricom and Kenya NBS sign MoU on mobile phone data

A landmark partnership was signed at GDF-KSEC 2026 to use mobile data for policy — with echoes across five other African countries.

KNBS launches CPI Explorer — interactive inflation data for everyone

Kenya NBS showcases a new platform at GDF-KSEC 2026 that makes official statistics accessible through interactive dashboards and visualizations.

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Data2X and Open Data Watch formally merge

Two leading voices on gender data and open data join forces, with a reflection report tracing over a decade of shared work.

PopIntel Hack — Population Intelligence Hackathon

Launched at GDF-KSEC 2026 · A 4-month build sprint to deliver open-source population intelligence tools across three tracks.

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Bringing AI-ready data to Nairobi — Google

Published at GDF-KSEC 2026 — how open data frameworks can help African organizations connect their data while retaining local ownership.

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Call for applications: Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa

Launched at GDF-KSEC 2026 · Grants of up to KES 5,000,000 for AI ventures serving persons with disabilities. Deadline: 17 July 2026.

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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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The data relay: Nairobi to Riyadh

The Global Data Festival brought thousands of data practitioners together in Nairobi. In November, the world's data and statistical leaders convene in Riyadh. Two events. One journey. Karen Bett and Ian Rutherford on why 2026 is a year worth paying attention to — and what the global data community stands to gain if Nairobi's energy finds its way into Riyadh's commitments.