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The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) has updated its Open Access Policy for Data and Publications (approved May 2025) to strengthen its commitment to FAIR and CARE principles and expand open access requirements to include both research data and publications generated by IAI-funded projects.

This research paper by Neha Mishra examines the intersection of international trade law and global data governance, arguing for a balanced approach to cross-border data flows that reconciles commercial goals with privacy, security, and equity. The author proposes a multi-layered framework to bridge the gap between trade rules and data governance, emphasizing the need for digital inclusion for developing nations and the move away from polarized narratives of 'free flow' versus 'data sovereignty'.

This document consists of four case studies detailing national efforts to monitor and report on forest and landscape restoration in Brazil, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Vietnam. It highlights the development of data governance frameworks, the role of multi-stakeholder platforms, and the challenges of standardizing geospatial data to meet national and international climate commitments.

This document is a decision and policy framework from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) regarding open data. It establishes the principles for the creation, maintenance, and distribution of high-quality global change data generated by IAI-funded research, aiming to facilitate free and full exchange among member Parties.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) outlines a strategic roadmap for implementing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) withinS within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The authors argue that while SADC has strong foundational payment systems, it faces systemic risks due to policy fragmentation and a lack of regulatory harmonisation, specifically regarding the AU Malabo Convention. The document proposes a 'Triple-A' agenda—accelerate, anchor, and assert—to drive inclusive digital transformation, leveraging lessons from India's 'security-by-design' and Brazil's 'brownfield' approach to digital sovereignty.