World Development Report, 2021
- On 24th March, 2021, the World bank released the World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives.
- It focuses on how data can improve the lives of poor people and advance development objectives
- The report explores the tremendous potential of the changing data landscape to improve the lives of poor people, while also acknowledging its potential to open back doors that can harm individuals, businesses, and societies.
Major Findings
Lack of Open Data Policy
- The report finds that most countries have shied away from an open-data policy, more so countries with developing economies.
- It adds that only 11 per cent low-income ....
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