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Responsibly unlocking the value of data for all

The Datasphere Initiative is a non-profit dedicated to global collaboration on technical and policy solutions for the urgent, multidimensional, and cross-border challenges of data governance.

We do this by connecting and amplifying voices from stakeholders from across sectors, conducting research on concrete data challenges and opportunities, experimenting with policy and technical data-sharing solutions and working with decision makers to enact change in data governance narratives, policies and strategies.

Our Work

Sandboxes for Data

A global platform to innovate and accelerate cross-border data solutions that scale.

Datasphere Observatory

An open-access online platform where actors and initiatives are identified and spotlighted to support the understanding of the data governance field.

Fellowship program

It provides an opportunity for graduate students and professionals to work on novel research and dialogue on data governance.

#Youth4OurDataFuture

The project seeks to enhance youth participation and involvement in data governance policy processes and bridge gaps between youth and decision-makers.

5 min intro to sandboxes

In an era of rapid technological change, traditional governance tools and regulatory frameworks lag behind. Sandboxes provide a flexible, innovative way to test data-intensive technologies, ensuring responsible value unlocking for both local and global challenges.

Join us!

At the core of the Datasphere Initiative is its Network, the community of partner organizations and individuals who understand data governance as the core challenge for the 21st century.

If you are interested in the mission of the Datasphere Initiative and would like to solve real problems through a new approach to data governance there are 3 ways you can join us:

Upcoming Events

IGF 2024: Unlocking sandboxes for people and the planet

16
December
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Hybrid

IGF 2024: Harmonizing approaches for data free flow with trust

17
December
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Hybrid

IGF 2024: Harnessing Youth Voices to Transform the Data Economy

19
December
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Hybrid

Publications

In this together

Combining individual and collective strategies to confront data power
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Towards a system approach to data governance
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Sandboxes for data

Creating spaces for agile solutions across borders

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