Conference report: Africa Open Data Conference 4-5 September, 2015

"In September 2015, the Government of Tanzania and the World Bank co-hosted the first Africa Open Data Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Conference brought together over 450 participants from governments, private sector, civil society and media from 39 countries. In his opening remarks the then President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete re-confirmed Tanzania’s and Africa’s commitment to open data: 'There is no doubt that Africa needs to embrace open data in her development agenda. It is an idea whose time has come. (...) It is the best way forward to a better Africa. Africa where democracy, good governments and development reign.'

The outcomes of the Conference, which are summarized in this report, exceeded our expectations. Due to unfortunate events, it took almost a year to produce the final report of the AODC 2015. This, on the other hand, gives us a chance to let you know what has happened since"