Unlocking data sharing in the
Global South
Providing the means to access and discover research data in the Global South
Features
Data sharing expands knowledge and contributes to a better science
Explore Data in the Global South
Explore data across several Global South countries with our interactive map feature.
Map showing 100+ countries in the Global South.
Easy navigation.
Pins to show the number of datasets related to a country.
Easy Dataset Curation
Here at Open South, you can create datasets easily by just filling the required information. Preview your submission and make adjustments as you please before uploading.
Seamlessly create datasets and preview before uploading.
User-friendly experience from data input to completion.
Easily view analytics for uploaded datasets.
Organization Dataset Curation
Streamline data management within your organization. Create and organize datasets within specific organizational structures, facilitating collaboration and efficiency.
Add and organise datasets within specific organisations.
Create your own organisation for others to join.
Join organizations that pique your interest.
About
At Open South, we are committed to the principles of openness and transparency. All the data available on Open South is freely downloadable, enabling easy sharing and utilization by our users. We firmly believe in the power of collaboration and the transformative impact it can have on societies. By encouraging the sharing of data, we promote interdisciplinary research, evidence-based decision-making, and innovation across multiple sectors.
Contributors
Adeshina Fatah
DevOps Engineer, CC International
Advisory
Rediet Abebe, Ph.D.
Junior Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows and Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Soledad Guilera
Lecturer, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley
Sekou L. Remy, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist, Google
Silvia Crivelli, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Bunmi Otegbade
Senior Director, Global Peer-to-Peer, Ashoka
Publications
2023
Book Chapter: Responsible AI in Africa
Okolo, C.T., Aruleba, K. and Obaido, G., 2023. Responsible AI in Africa-Challenges and opportunities. Responsible AI in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities, pp.35-64.
2020
Data Sharing in Africa
Abebe, R., Aruleba, K., Birhane, A., Kingsley, S., Obaido, G., Remy, S.L. and Sadagopan, S., 2021, March. Narratives and counternarratives on data sharing in Africa. In Proceedings of the 2021 ACM conference on fairness, accountability, and transparency (pp. 329-341).
Contact
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