Understanding Citizen Data for Better Decision-Making 

The Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data is designed to integrate Citizen Data into decision-making processes to promote inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration. It highlights citizen involvement's essential role in gathering and using data to shape policies and improve public services. 

In this introductory course, you will get an overview of how Citizen Data informs decision-making and contributes to building more transparent and responsive communities.

  • Duration

    5 hours

  • Video lessons

    6 videos

  • Training typology

    Self-paced e-Learning

  • Certification

    Upon completion 
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Understanding Citizen Data for Better Decision-Making 

Enrollment to the course is now open!


For the trainees enrolled, course materials will be available from November 21, 2025.
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What's included?

  • Videos
  • Text material
  • Interactive activities
  • Assessment
  • Certification

Learning Objectives

  • Explore the role of citizen participation in decision-making.
  • Understand the Copenhagen Framework and its importance for inclusive data collection.
  • Understand how citizen data contributes to better governance, environmental action, and public services, driving life-saving interventions and community improvements.
  • Learn how technology makes data more accessible and impactful.

Who we are looking for

  • National Statistics Office professionals
  • Civil Society Organization professionals
  • Researchers
  • Community-based Organizations and Mobilisers
  • Data enthusiasts

Course Lessons

Our tRAINERS

Meet our core team

Al Kags

Executive Director, The Open Institute

Haoyi Chen

Officer-in-Charge, Data Integration, Web Development and Data Visualization Section, United Nations Statistics Division

Saionara Reis

Chief Advisor and Team Lead Data for Rights and Development, The Danish Institute for Human Rights

Angel Kyalo

Environmental storyteller and Founder/ ED, The Green Halo Initiative

Our partners