Overview
This course is a self-paced, interactive training designed to help data practitioners, policymakers, and development professionals integrate core ethical and human-centered principles into their data work. Created by the Data4SDGs community, the course explores key themes like data dignity, equity, privacy, participation, and accountability—framing values not as abstract ideals but as actionable practices that improve data quality, protect individuals and communities, and strengthen the social legitimacy of data initiatives. Through real-world examples, reflective exercises, and practical guidance, learners gain the tools to design, implement, and evaluate data projects that are both effective and aligned with shared values, advancing sustainable development and responsible data stewardship.
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