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ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY
As a non-partisan, non-profit think thank, the Data Foundation conducts research and provides commentary related to open data and evidence-informed policy in government. On this page, you will find formal research products, such as reports and white papers, as well as thought leadership, including blogs, op-eds, and public statements.
The growth of AI in 2026 could necessitate maturity and learning, driven by anticipated value and the promise of efficiency/cost improvement, and/or r… More...
A new white paper and blog series explore the value of data standards in financial services and issues affecting implementation of common data standar… More...
A new study helps ensure that methane data from the most advanced remote sensing technologies can be reliably used to inform regulatory actions, corpo… More...
The growth of AI in 2026 could necessitate maturity and learning, driven by anticipated value and the promise of efficiency/cost improvement, and/or r… More...
A new white paper and blog series explore the value of data standards in financial services and issues affecting implementation of common data standar… More...
The Data Foundation is coordinating a sign-on letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy urging the Department to halt the restructuring of one of the federal go… More...
A joint statement on the decision to drastically restructure and effectively dismantle the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) at the … More...
The podcast explores the invisible data infrastructure that powers daily life for Americans and the changes in Washington that enable, or limit, its u… More...
The Data Foundation applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for final congressional passage of the bipartisan Ending Improper Payments to Deceased … More...
A new study helps ensure that methane data from the most advanced remote sensing technologies can be reliably used to inform regulatory actions, corpo… More...
This paper discusses the value of data standards, barriers to implementation, progress since the financial crisis, potential bipartisan support, and t… More...
Tracking Changes in America's Data and Evaluation Infrastructure in 2025 More...
Feb. 11, 26 attendees joined Washington Evaluators, and the Data Foundation’s Center for Evidence Capacity for a detailed tour of the Hub's resources … More...
Data Coalition members convened on Tuesday, December 2, 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET for the Q4 2025 Data Coalition Member Meeting More...
In this webinar, the Climate Data Collaborative team and the Vice President of Workiva shared 10 key takeaways from the 30th Climate Change Conference… More...
