Silvana Fumega

The Authoritarian Stack How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic America — And Why Europe Is Next

"A ten-billion-dollar contract with Palantir Technologies—one of the largest in the Department of Defense’s history—was framed as a move toward “efficiency.”

It consolidated seventy-five procurement agreements into a single contract."

“Nothing protects better than consequences” says Yasir Khan at #ICSW2025

Now, Anabel Cruz is highlighting that in Latin America there’s a proliferation of laws to restrict civil society: “The hostile narrative against NGOs is becoming law” #ISCW2025 @civicusalliance.bsky.social

Super interesting session on the trends and also challenges for civil society worldwide. Concerning findings from @civicusalliance.bsky.social monitor about Latin America, and Colombia in particular, as dangerous places for human rights defenders #ICSW2025

Learning about the food & culture campaign to advocate for democracy values and peacefully assembly in Myanmar at #ICSW2025 Creating community with others by sharing meals and traditions!

Some key quotes from the plenary session at #ICSW2025 “Global governance is collapsing in front of us” and “Pessimism is a luxury”
@civicusalliance.bsky.social

Just about to start: #ICSW2025 in Bangkok hosted by @civicusalliance.bsky.social
If you are around, let’s connect!

From digital public infrastructure to democratic public infrastructure - Thursday 30 October 12:00-13:00 (UK time) with Tiago Peixoto, World Bank; Sanna-Kaisa Saloranta, Sitra; and Richard Gevers, the office of the South Africa Presidency

Don't forget to reserve your free space at this event, happening online this Thursday lunch time. Hear from three expert speakers about how we go from better government service delivery to better democratic participation: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-digit...

Heading to #ICSW2025 in Bangkok (31 Oct–5 Nov), hosted by
@civicusalliance.bsky.social & the Asia Democracy Network. If you’ll be there too, let’s connect!

We have a great event coming up on Nov. 12 to discuss possibilities for and examples of Feminist AI —join us! bit.ly/DCFNOV2025
#DataAgainstFeminicide #FAIR @kanarinka.bsky.social @ladelentes.bsky.social @silvanavf.bsky.social

Rumbo a España para la #OGPSummit! 🇪🇸
📌 Jue 9 oct–Imaginar mejores espacios cívicos digitales
- CIVICUS
📌 Vie 10 oct–Nuevas generaciones de mediciones para el cambio de políticas - @opengovpartnership.org

Presentando sobre el @databarometer.bsky.social y mas.

Envíenme un DM si quieren charlar!

Rumbo a España para la #OGPSummit! 🇪🇸
📌 Jue 9 oct–Imaginar mejores espacios cívicos digitales
- CIVICUS
📌 Vie 10 oct–Nuevas generaciones de mediciones para el cambio de políticas - @opengovpartnership.org

Presentando sobre el @databarometer.bsky.social y mas.

Envíenme un DM si quieren charlar!

Heading to Spain for the #OGPSummit!
📌 Thu Oct 9 – Imagining Better Digital Civic Spaces (CIVICUS)
📌 Fri Oct 10 – Next Generation OpenGovt Measurements for Policy Change (@opengovpartnership.org)
I’ll share findings from the @databarometer.bsky.social & more.

Send me a DM. Happy to connect!

Beyond the Buzzwords: Rethinking What Data We Need, and Why As we close the second edition of the Global Data Barometer (GDB), I have been having many conversations with colleagues and friends about where the data field stands today. These chats remind me…

As we close the 2nd edition of the @databarometer.bsky.social, I’ve been having conversations with colleagues & friends about where the data field stands today.

In this post, I try to capture some of these reflections:
medium.com/@SilvanavF/b...

I hope this piece sparks further discussion

Since the last edition of the Global Data Barometer, the number of African countries scoring 0 or 1 on land data has halved.
Progress is happening — but gaps remain.

🔗Read the full analysis by the Land Portal Foundation's Charl-Thom Bayer: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/unlo...

Turning Data Into Impact: Three Months of the Global Data Barometer’s Second Edition

Three months after releasing the 2nd edition, the Global Data Barometer is already fueling action: from 1,900+ dataset downloads to sparking dialogue across governments & civil society.

Read how evidence is turning into impact 👇
🔗 globaldatabarometer.org/2025/09/turn...

Why Political Integrity Data Matters: Insights from the Global Data Barometer

Political integrity reforms need more than data — they need partnerships.

@opengovpartnership.org Renzo Falla spotlights how countries like Malawi, Chile & Mexico are advancing reforms via the Open Gov Challenge.

Read the blog: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/why-...

Who funds politics? In too many countries, we still don’t know.

@anticorruption’s Jorge Valladares breaks down what the #GDB2025 reveals about political finance transparency across Africa and Latin America.

Read the blog: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/poli...

📊#ICYMI — How is data actually being used — and by whom?

The #GDB2025 reveals that while data is often used for accountability and planning, barriers like low literacy and poor dissemination still limit impact.

🔎 Read our blog on data use → globaldatabarometer.org/2025/07/unlo...

Feminicidios, narrativas mediáticas e inteligencia artificial. Evento virtual, 10 de setiembre 2025, 12 PM (hora Buenos Aires).

¿Qué rol podría jugar la inteligencia artificial en la lucha contra la violencia de género? RIAF me invitó a compartir nuevo proyecto de #DatosContraFeminicidio y DISCO Lab, que explora la cobertura periodística de casos de feminicidio y el desarrollo de IA. ¡Sumate!
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Absolutely love the winning entry here: visual and participatory sense making of data. Fab to see how @databarometer.bsky.social continues to develop

"We see progress on public data laws — but implementation lags behind." – Edwin Muhumuza @opencontracting.bsky.social

Watch his insights on procurement data & e-procurement from "The State of Data for Accountability in Africa" webinar with the GDB & @afidep.bsky.social

📺Watch: youtu.be/Dp17voHCzqg

Speaker: Silvana Fumega (Global Data Barometer, Argentina) The Global Data Barometer provides fresh insights into how data is being governed, shared and used to advance the public good, with a… TICTeC 25: Data to advance equity, inclusion, and sustainability

The Global Data Barometer, @databarometer.bsky.social, provides fresh insights into how data is being governed, shared and used to advance the public good, with a special focus on the Global South. Watch this #TICTeC session from @silvanavf.bsky.social to see how!

Using Company Information Data for Research, Reform, and Accountability

Transparent company and BO registers are essential tools in the fight against financial crime.

This blog from @openownership.bsky.social explores trends and persistent challenges uncovered in the second edition of the @databarometer.bsky.social.

Read it now: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/06/usin...

"The Global Data Barometer provides robust comparative data, alongside the Africa Integrity Indicators. Together, these insights help us better prioritize where & how to support countries." – Christine Wachira, @openownership.bsky.social

📺Watch the full recording: youtu.be/Dp17voHCzqg

🔁 #ICYMI: We’ve published 3 blogs to help you compare the first and second editions of the #GDB2025🧵

📘 How to compare editions
📘 Governance framework trends
📘 Open data evolution

Visit the comparability page: globaldatabarometer.org/comparison-w...

📢 La 2e édition du Baromètre Mondial des Données est en ligne!
Avec de nouvelles perspectives sur l’IA, l’inclusion et la transparence, cette édition donne une vision plus précise des progrès réalisés par les pays.

👉 Plongez dans les résultats de 43 pays ici → globaldatabarometer.org

⚖️ Strong frameworks need strong systems.
The Barometer shows that regulatory progress must be matched with investment in capabilities to deliver real-world outcomes.

🔍 Read how skills and infrastructure shape outcomes → globaldatabarometer.org
#GDB2025 #TheGDB

Africa is making progress in public procurement, data protection, and budget transparency.

🇺🇬 🇰🇪 🇿🇦 lead the way with digital tools and open data platforms that promote accountability

Explore insights in this blog by @ldriafrica.bsky.social's Keziah Munyao

🔗 globaldatabarometer.org/2025/06/data...

“The Global Data Barometer is the most granular cross-country dataset on issues like political integrity — giving details you won’t find elsewhere.” — Renzo Falla

🎥Watch his full remarks from the GDB Africa launch: youtu.be/agaB9yw2mas

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