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Data for Development: Land Ownership and the State of Open Data

Data for Development: Land Ownership and the State of Open Data
28 February 2023
Charl-Thom Bayer
Laura Meggiolaro
  • The links between the open data and land communities have matured over the last four years alongside a recognition of the centrality of land governance for sustainable development.
  • Benchmarking and measuring open land data is a key area of progress since 2018, but more needs to be done to refine the global benchmarks such as the Global Data Barometer.
  • Open data initiatives need to carefully consider their social, political, and economic objectives due to the different needs and interests of land data producers and users. 

Job Opportunity: Chief Technology Officer

Job Opportunity: Chief Technology Officer
28 February 2023
We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead the provision and ongoing development of the core Land Portal online presence, and to provide technical leadership in our work to create an open and inclusive information ecosystem for land.  The successful candidate will demonstrate  a deep understanding of established and emerging technology, and translate this understanding into impact for the Land Portal Foundation.

Land Portal Foundation Receives €1.6 Million Grant from European Union

Land Portal Foundation Receives €1.6 Million Grant from European Union
16 February 2023
17 February 2023 — The Land Portal Foundation has been selected by the European Union (EU) for a €1.6 million grant, a decision that underscores the organization’s vital role in the land governance sector. The funds will accelerate the Land Portal’s work to bring the land governance and open data communities together, fueled by its foundational belief that access to information is crucial for achieving good land governance. 

Land Portal Welcomes Dr. Cynthia Caron and Dr. Richard Baldwin to Board of Directors, Bids Farewell to Chair Timothy Fella and Dr. Ritu Verma

Land Portal Welcomes Dr. Cynthia Caron and Dr. Richard Baldwin to Board of Directors, Bids Farewell to Chair Timothy Fella and Dr. Ritu Verma
15 February 2023

The Land Portal Foundation is pleased to welcome Dr. Cynthia Caron and Dr. Richard Baldwin to our Board of Directors for a three-year term. We thank our departing board members, chair Timothy Fella and Dr. Ritu Verma, for their longstanding commitment to and support of the Land Portal. They helped guide the Land Portal through major growth and transition during the last six years, and their counsel has been invaluable in shaping our work. Dr. Elizabeth Daley, current secretary of the board, will assume the chairship. 

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