BRIEFINGS: ARCHIVE FOR UPDATES CATEGORY

Reflections on year one of the Learning Zone: what we produced

One year ago, we began work on the research and learning aspect of DataShift. We decided to call the space for this work the Learning Zone, and we used it as a way to learn more about how citizen-generated data is being used, worldwide. 

Civil society, data and SDG monitoring: What we’ve learned so far and our plans for taking things forward

This year CIVICUS, through its DataShift initiative, has been seeking to incubate a conversation on how we in civil society can collaborate to use our data to monitor the new global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What is citizen-generated data and what is the DataShift doing to promote it?

This briefing note helps to clarify what we mean when we talk about citizen-generated data, as something which people or their organisations produce to directly monitor, demand or drive change on issues that affect them. It explains why citizen-generated data is important, including how it can complement (rather than replace) institutional data. It then outlines what the DataShift is doing to promote the creation and use of citizen-generated data, through both in-country projects and an online Learning Zone.

Datashift Progress Update and Consultation Summary

Following a comprehensive Scoping Study and to inform the design of the DataShift implementation phase, CIVICUS has been working with partners and consulting with civil society and a range experts to ensure the DataShift is a bottom-up, demand-driven initiative that responds to the needs of citizens and their organisations.

About DataShift

Learning Zone

Direct Support

SDGs