Play two: Map the data ecosystem

Data access initiatives commonly require engagement with multiple stakeholders as they address complex challenges through collecting, sharing/publishing or using data

This need to collaborate, involve and sometimes influence stakeholders to improve access to data can be made easier by understanding your initiative’s data ecosystem. A data ecosystem map can support you devising your initiative’s roadmap to building data infrastructure by showing how the data and value flows, identifying key stakeholders, and highlighting gaps.

Data Ecosystem Mapping - Open Data Institute

Activities in this step include:

• Engaging with key stakeholders

• Mapping data flows and value exchanges in the ecosystem

• Identifying gaps, barriers and opportunities in the data ecosystem that your initiative can address

By the end of this section you should be able to:

• Understand the key stakeholders to engage

• Have a clear understanding of the data ecosystem

• Define an action plan to tackle your problem statement