Transforming Agriculture Through Open Data
We are the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition - driving sustainable development through knowledge sharing and data-driven systems.
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Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A knowledge-driven, data-supported framework that promotes efficient and effective decision-making to support economic and social development efforts intended to realize the sustainable development goals at the micro and macro levels of national development.
Our Mission
To support the sustainable development of South-South Countries through an experientially empowered workforce, supported by knowledge actors in academia, research, policy, and development using affordable capacity-building initiatives of youth, women, and men along with supporting sustainability.
Key Objectives
Our strategic objectives guide our efforts to create sustainable change through data-driven innovation and collaborative partnerships.
Promote Sustainable Development
Empower communities with affordable capacity-building initiatives and leverage open data for evidence-based decision-making.
Empower Rural Communities
Integrate rural communities into socially inclusive SMEs and agribusiness frameworks to address poverty and create economic opportunities.
Establish FarmHub/FoodFarmacy Models
Develop share-based frameworks that promote traceability, transparency, and localized innovation for sustainable agribusiness.
Drive Local Economic Development
Align P4CDA initiatives with development priorities, fostering public-private partnerships to attract investments.
Leverage Technology and Open Data
Use open data, IoT, AI, and digital tools to enhance agricultural productivity and support climate-resilient development.
History & Evolution
Our journey from a global initiative to an impactful organization driving sustainable development through open data.
The Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) initiative was conceived following the G8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture held in Washington, D.C. in April. The conference emphasized the transformative power of open data in agriculture and led to the G8 Open Data Charter.
GODAN gained momentum with endorsements and support from key global actors, including G8 member states, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the World Bank. This support reinforced GODAN's legitimacy and broadened its international influence.
GODAN was formally recognized at a United Nations conference and aligned its work with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 2: Zero Hunger. Open data principles became a recognized framework for achieving food security.
The first GODAN Summit was held in New York City alongside the UN General Assembly. The summit convened government leaders, civil society, academia, and private sector actors to evaluate GODAN's progress.
GODAN co-hosted the GODAN/GoK Nairobi Conference, marking the beginning of the South-South Collaboration movement. The event culminated in the Nairobi Declaration, setting a strategic course for data-centered development.
GODAN launched its South-South Secretariat at the University of Nairobi, leading to the creation of CANDAI (Center for Agriculture and Nutrition, Data Analytics and Innovation).
GODAN 2.0 reached global maturity with the formal rollout of Country Agendas and the establishment of Regional and Continental Hubs across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
GODAN Global Specialists
Our Global Chapters represent a network of dedicated individuals and organizations working tirelessly to promote the principles of open data in agriculture and nutrition.
Hon. Kamau Kiringai
Global Lead
Dhairya Pujara
North America and Canada
Derrick Ngigi
Africa
Abhinav Dey
Asia
Abhinav Agarwal
Europe
Our Partners
Any organization that supports open access to agriculture and nutrition data. Our partners include government, donors, international and not-for-profit organisations and businesses.
