How Local Governments Can Leverage Public Data to Find Community Development Opportunities

Local governments leverage data to enhance citizens’ quality of life, with a particular focus on identifying community development opportunities. During the session, the Development Finance Initiative team will explore how local governments can integrate public data through maps and dashboards, showcasing challenges and opportunities using case studies from Kinston, Wilson, and other North Carolina communities.

Please register below to receive the details for joining this virtual event. Although this event is not confirmed for CLE credit, undergraduate students are welcome to register and participate!

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