From open data to AI-ready data: Building the foundations for responsible AI in development Haishan FuAivin SolatorioOlivier DupriezCraig Hammer July 21, 2025 This page in: English Français Español العربية 中文 © 2025 The World Bank Group

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/from-open-data-to-ai-ready-data--building-the-foundations-for-re?intcid=ecr_hp_sidekick3_en_ext The production and use of development data have undergone significant transformation over the past two decades. The shift from paper-based records to digital formats has made data more accessible and easier to share. The open data movement has dramatically increased the availability of government and institutional datasets, which in turn catalyzed greater opportunities for analysis, transparency, and innovation. And major advances in big data and data science have further expanded both the volume and diversity of information guiding development policy. © 2025 The World Bank Group