Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC), in partnership with The Asia Foundation (TAF) will host the Open Data Day (ODD) on 2 March 2024, focusing on “Open Data for Sustainable and Inclusive Development for All.”
The ODD 2024 will provide a safe space for marginalized and vulnerable groups to express their concerns, share their experiences, and be exposed to talk on open data and digital development in Cambodia. Various activities, including keynote speeches, presentations from open data experts, and hackathons, can enlighten marginalized and vulnerable groups’ knowledge of open data and sustainable development in Cambodia.
The event is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Asia Foundation’s Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia Program.
Don’t miss this chance to network with other open data enthusiasts, learn new skills, and contribute to a more open and inclusive world. People with disabilities are encouraged to participate.
Register now: http://tinyurl.com/m78knss7
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