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SDG16 Initiative

An exciting new project has been launched to track progress against Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. The SDG16 Data Initiative is a collective project by a consortium of organizations seeking to support the open tracking of the global commitments made by ...
Open Data Day meet up in Vientiane

Realizing the need for open data outreach and promotion within Laos, Open Development Mekong collaborated with the Faculty of Forestry Science, National University of Laos to host a workshop on ‘open data for research’ on Open Data Day 2017, as part of a process to build ...
Data journalism training in ASEAN countries: the 12 winning projects

CFI has revealed the 12 winning projects, 7 of which from the Lower Mekong Countries, for their competition to receive #DataJournalism training in #ASEAN countries. Congratulations!Below are the winning organisations:** Cambodia **Cambodian Center for Independent Media Thmey Thmey News** Thailand **Prachatham ประชาธรรม SEAPA – Southeast Asian Press ...
ODM to host Open Data Day Vientiane

In coordination with the International Open Data Day, Open Development Mekong, in collaboration with the Faculty of Forestry Science, National University of Laos, is hosting an event in Vientiane to begin to build a community of open data* enthusiasts among students, researchers, professors, and civil ...
Twitter and UN Global Pulse announce data partnership

Twitter and UN Global Pulse have announced a data and analytics partnership to aid implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Read the press release below and find out more at the UN’s website.—Twitter and UN Global Pulse today announced a partnership that will provide the ...
Internet Society and ESCAP to host regional Internet Development conference in Bangkok

Internet society will host their Asia-Pacific Regional Internet Development Dialogue conference at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok on October 3 and 4, 2016.Read the full announcement below and find out more at their website.—The Asia-Pacific is the largest and most diverse region of the ...