By Muhammed Bello Buhari | February 28, 2024
We are excited to announce that Digital Grassroots has been selected as one of the 26 winners for the Open Data Day 2024 call for mini-grants! Our project proposal, “Open Data as a Human Right Workshop: Empowering Law Students for Sustainable Development,” has been recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to leveraging open data for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Empowering Law Students through Open Data
Join us on March 2nd at the Moot Court Complex, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria – Nigeria, for the “Open Data as a Human Right Workshop.” Led by our Administrative and Advocacy Lead, Muhammed Bello Buhari, this workshop aims to empower law students by framing open data as a fundamental human right, exploring its intersection with digital rights, and highlighting its role in advancing sustainable development. Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and group discussions, participants will explore the role of open data in promoting transparency, accountability, and social equity.
Workshop Details
Date: March 2nd, 2024
Location: Moot Court Complex, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria – Nigeria
Time: 9:00AM prompt
Limited Seats: Register early to secure one of the 40 available seats!
Speakers and Sessions
The workshop will feature engaging sessions led by esteemed speakers in the field:
1. Understanding Open Data (Session 1)
Speaker: Zainab Sa’id Idris, Data Science Nigeria (DSNai)
Topic: Introduction to Open Data
2. Open Data for Access to Justice, OGP, and FOI Act (Session 2)
Speaker: Musa Suleiman, Transparency and Accountability in Totality Initiative-FollowTaxes
Topic: Exploring Open Data’s Role in Access to Justice, OGP, and Freedom of Information (FOI) Act
3. Open Data as a Human Right and Its Intersection with Digital Rights (Session 3)
Speaker: Joy Gadani, African Media Development Foundation
Topic: Open Data as a Human Right and Its Intersection with Digital Rights
4. Open Data for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Session 4)
Speaker: Yazid Salahudeen Mikail, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
Topic: Harnessing Open Data to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Next Steps
Prospective participants can register for the workshop here. Early registration is encouraged as seats are limited.
Join Us in Celebrating
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors: Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN), Jokkolabs Banjul (Gambia), Open Knowledge Germany, Datopian, and Link Digital, for their support in advancing the cause of open data.
Stay tuned for the outcome and even more updates on the workshop agenda as we prepare to empower law students for sustainable development through open data. Together, let’s harness the power of open data to create a more inclusive, transparent, and sustainable future!