Explore commitments
From grassroots initiatives to global endeavors, commitments vary in scale and address persistent data
challenges across local, regional, and global landscapes. They encompass diverse types of data and
scopes of impact across all 17 SDGs.
They are voluntary, measurable, impactful actions with a clear
timeframe and are not limited to financial commitments.
Gain insights into what makes a commitment.
Data2X is bringing together partners to harmonize gender data tools and services provided to countries. This effort aims to improve coordination and enhance national capacity for gender data systems. By uniting expertise, the collaborative is paving the way for more effective and impactful gender data initiatives, ensuring that data-driven policies better address the needs and realities of women and girls worldwide.
UNICEF and the Responsible Data for Children (RD4C) initiative are leading a project aimed at improving how data about and for children is handled during humanitarian crises. This project focuses on engaging youth in discussions about data use and technology, such as AI, to ensure stakeholders operate with social license and manage data responsibly.
Development Initiatives is partnering with local governments, supported by national counterparts, in Uganda and Kenya, to strengthen foundational data systems and drive digital transformation. Active use of collected data by local personnel and governments creates a virtuous cycle: increased data use improves data quality, leading to greater data quantity. Development Initiative is committing to technologies that can be owned, managed, and developed by local actors.
Why commit?
At the midpoint of the SDGs, a commitment reignites the global push to use data for sustainable and inclusive development. All actors in the data ecosystem have a role to play in our quest to achieve Agenda 2030.
Global Exposure
Elevate your work at UNWDF through high-level plenaries and sessions, garnering widespread recognition of your efforts
Leadership
Inspire others by showcasing your commitment and leadership in driving impactful change.
Network
Connect with new partners to amplify your efforts, accelerating progress towards your goals.
Ready to make a difference?
Take action now by making your commitment.Countdown to 2030: Next Stop, Medellin
July 2024
Official launch of the Commit to Data campaign
NOV 2024
Convening and showcasing at the UNWDF in Medellin
2024 - 2025
Tracking, monitoring, and engaging with commitment makers
Early 2026
Update at the sixth UNWDF
Get Involved Today
Join us in shaping a future where data drives sustainable development by:
- Submit a commitment
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- Partner with a current commitment champion
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