Africa's Open Data,
Built by Africans.
We advance the research, programs, and partnerships that make African data discoverable, trustworthy, and community-owned.
What We Do
Four pillars.
One mission.
We are on a mission to curate and open 10 million African datasets by 2034 — through research, programs, and partnerships that put African communities in control of their own data.
Africa's Open Data
We curate, clean, and open African datasets so they are discoverable and usable by anyone. Our platform hosts thousands of datasets today and we are driving toward 10 million open African datasets by 2034, making African data a global resource owned by Africans.
Explore the Platform →Evidence and Research
We publish rigorous research and practical insights on open data quality, discoverability, and equitable access across Africa, making the invisible visible and the complex actionable.
Browse Research Library →Community Programs
We build contributor pipelines through active volunteer cohorts, fellowships, and community-led programs, creating measurable impact and developing the next generation of African data practitioners.
View Volunteer Programs →Cross-Sector Partnerships
We collaborate with NGOs, governments, funders, and research institutions to scale open data impact, building an ecosystem where African data practitioners lead their own narrative.
See Our Partners →From the Organization
Latest Stories
Datum Africa Initiative Launches Dedicated Website
Datumafrica.org now serves as the home of the Datum Africa Initiative — mission content, research, programs, and partnerships — clearly separated from the datum.africa data platform.
Why African Data Needs Its Own Infrastructure — Not Just Adaptation
Adapting Western data governance frameworks to African contexts is not enough. We need infrastructure designed from the ground up for African realities.
Community Data Stewards Cohort 2026 Now Accepting Applications
Applications are open for data stewards who will improve metadata quality, taxonomy support, and dataset discoverability across Africa's open data ecosystem.
Latest Research
African Open Data Ecosystem Priorities 2026: A Practitioner Brief
Based on interviews with 80 African data practitioners and a review of 500+ datasets, this brief outlines the most critical gaps in data quality, interoperability, and governance for 2026.
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Whether you're a researcher, developer, policy advocate, or funder, there's a role for you in Africa's open data future.