Explore Resources

Curated publications, tools, and community links to support open data and AI development across Africa.

📄 Publications

Research papers, reports, and policy briefs focused on open data and AI in Africa.

🤝 Stakeholders

Networks, institutions, and key players driving data accessibility efforts across the continent.

🔗 Useful Links

Tools, dataset portals, APIs, and repositories supporting data use and innovation.

📚 Guides & Sources of Open Datasets

Discover where to find valuable open datasets across government portals, research institutions, civic tech, and international initiatives. These resources support African innovators, researchers, and policymakers.

🌐 Government Portals

National statistics offices and ministries often publish public datasets on agriculture, health, and education.

📊 International Platforms

Sources like World Bank, WHO, and UN offer global and regional open datasets useful for Africa-focused projects.

🧠 Research Institutions

Universities and think tanks frequently release data from fieldwork, surveys, or experiments in African contexts.

🔍 Open Data Directories

Platforms like CKAN, DataHub, and African Open Science Framework provide searchable dataset registries.

💼 Civic Tech & NGOs

Non-profits and civic tech communities publish datasets on governance, health, and transparency.

🌍 International Cooperation Initiatives

These initiatives support open data, digital public infrastructure, and responsible AI through global partnerships, funding, and technical assistance.