Commit to data and transform action into impact
The UN World Data Forum calls for concrete commitments to harness data to achieve the SDGs.
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.
Strengthening Gender Data Systems
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.
Responsible Data for Children
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.
AI Integration in National Statistics
Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is leading an effort to help National Statistical Offices (NSOs) in anglophone West Africa harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their work. Through webinars and stakeholder dialogues, this initiative will identify knowledge gaps, share best practices, safeguard trust, and develop a strategic roadmap for integrating AI into statistical systems.
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.
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Countdown to 2030
The Road to RiyadhJuly 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
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