About us
Why Commit to Data Matters
Data is essential for sustainable and inclusive development, yet persistent gaps continue to limit impact. Commit to Data responds by providing a shared platform for action—bringing together diverse partners to strengthen data systems where they are needed most and accelerate progress toward the SDGs. Through the Road to Riyadh, the initiative sustains momentum from UNWDF 2024 to UNWDF 2026, supporting implementation, tracking progress, and mobilizing new commitments along the way.
Our Focus & Goals
From Dialogue to Impact
The primary goal is to ensure that the outcomes of the UN World Data Forum (UNWDF) generate tangible, positive impacts for individuals. This means translating discussions and commitments into real-world results.
Medellín to Riyadh
The campaign's core focus is on sustaining the energy from the 2024 Medellín forum, providing actionable steps and strategic guidance for sustainable and inclusive development leading up to the 2026 UNWDF in Riyadh.
Building on Past Progress
Our work is built upon the foundation of previous UNWDFs, including the Cape Town Global Action Plan. The aim is to advance the data-for-SDGs community toward its 2030 targets by using data to improve lives.
Actionable implementation
The initiative is laser-focused on moving beyond talk to providing concrete, actionable steps that ensure dialogues and commitments from Medellín are effectively translated into action.
Commitment & Support
Commit to Data is a global initiative launched at the 2024 UN World Data Forum in Medellín, Colombia. Led by PARIS21 and Open Data Watch, under the UN High-Level Group on Capacity Building and Partnership, with further guidance from the UN World Data Forum Programme Committee. This campaign is made possible through the generous organizational support of the secretariat and financial backing from the Hewlett Foundation.
