A hands-on, guided process to help cities design and roll out a practical data strategy that supports better decision-making and aligns with local priorities. Includes a practical set of templates, guides, and examples.
Why cities need DataStrat
Most cities don’t have a clear plan for using data to improve services for residents.
A good strategy enables people to unlock the value of data with agile ways of working and create systems that enable collaboration and better decision making.
How DataStrat helps cities move forward:
Reorganises how data is collected, used, shared and engaged with.
Helps city leadership coordinate data efforts and make decisions using one shared system.
Aligns data policies, systems, and skills across departments.
Includes support for workshops, policy writing, and roadmap delivery.
Includes ready-to-use templates and how-to guides.
Who Benefits From DataStrat
Municipal Officials · Administrative Staff · Department heads · Civil society stakeholders
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The OCL team is ever-willing to assist and guide cities and their practitioners.
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