This session feature developing countries sharing their experiences in launching Open Data initiatives. Through an ongoing co-creation effort, The World Bank has developed a methodology for Open Data Readiness Assessments (ODRA) which allows countries to develop a roadmap for their open data programs. The session, facilitated by leading Open Data practitioners, features Open Data leaders from developing countries sharing their successes and challenges around planning, launching and early implementation of Open Data initiatives. The session will feature lightning talks on open data from countries including: Uganda, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Serbia