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To foster support for open data practices, we must effectively communicate and raise awareness of its benefits. 

Oumou Kalsom Khoule Seck

 Director of Spatial Planning at ANAT, Senegal 

We seize every opportunity to inform our audience about the critical role of open data in maintaining peace and security, especially in a fragile country like Liberia. 

Dr. Mahmoud Solomon

Assistant Director of Survey and Mapping, Liberia Land Authority

To promote open data practices, I engage with land sector stakeholders, advocating for the benefits of open and freely available data. 

Menare Royal Mabakeng

Lecturer, Land and Spatial Sciences, Namibia University of Science and Technology

My involvement in open land data stems from a desire to improve land governance and provide citizens with access to crucial information about their property rights.

Naome Kabanda

Acting Director, Land Management, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Uganda

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The Open Data Champions initiative seeks to celebrate the inspiring leaders across the globe who are championing open data practices in the land sector. This initiative delves into the stories of these remarkable individuals, particularly those working within the Global South. Through in-depth interviews, we explore their journeys – the challenges they've overcome, the opportunities they've seized, and the very real impact they're making in promoting increased access to land data. Their stories serve as powerful tools for inspiration and learning. By showcasing authentic experiences and successes, we hope to encourage land practitioners everywhere to embrace open data practices and join the movement for a more transparent and accessible land data landscape.

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