Evaluating the enabling environment

You should evaluate the feasibility of an investment involving FAIR and safeguarded data by

conducting a broad landscape review of data policies and regulatory frameworks relevant to the geography, relationships with state governments and technological capacity.

You will find this process helpful to:

  • flag any major legal or regulatory barriers to the use of data in projects
  • flag cultural considerations and norms when starting a new investment process in a country or region
  • maximise impact by ensuring investments are designed in respect to the enabling environment
  • identify opportunities for investments that directly support the wider enabling environment
Graphic showing triangular link between legal-access-community, factors that contribute to an enabling environment