GDNet Data For Researchers

Supporting the quality of your research

Through the GDN Data initiative, researchers in low and middle income countries can get access to datasets to support the quality of their research and analysis. This page gives further details on eligibility and registration.

Objectives

The GDN Data Initiative aims to bridge the gaps between data producers, researchers and policymakers. Working in partnership with the World Bank's Development Data Group, the initiative takes advantage of the World Bank's existing databases and tools to help achieve the three objectives tabbed below.

Registration and eligibility

Researchers based in low and middle income countries are eligible for free access to the Data Initiative services and other online services provided by GDN. To get access, researchers should register and sign up for services by creating a GDNet Researcher Profile.