Director of Policy, Development Gateway: An IREX Venture
Day 2 started where Day 1 left off by urging participants to move from a project mindset to systems building through strategic data sharing. The example of a 7 year project to support Nigerian input suppliers was provided where initial skepticism was overcome through:
• Building relationships through development of a shared vision
• Building in incentives where added value to each participant was clear
• Providing technology to enable participants to easily share data
• Guaranteeing confidentiality through NonDisclosure Agreements and transparent data usage protocols
The result was a sustainable data sharing platform which the private sector co-invested $100,000 to maintain.
" Many implementers and even private sector actors are hesitant to share data with each other, and especially with government, because we fear what it might reveal."
“Sharing data doesn't mean losing competitive advantage. It means creating the conditions for smarter investment, better targeting, and new partnerships."
Day 1
Day 2
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