Adequacy of Data as an Obstacle to Sustainable Development in the Global South

Abstract

The developing or less developed nations that make up the Global South include, but are not limited to, Latin America and Africa. These nations lack the resources necessary for their development to keep pace with that of the Global North. This study took into account data sources in the Global South, the suitability of the data already in existence, and its potential to enhance sustainability. Inadequate census Data, Violence / Terrorism, Data colonialism/Data hoarding, Lack of Technological competency, and Lack of public awareness to enable dwellers of the Global South to understand the importance of data are among the difficulties encountered in data gathering in the Global South. The research approach is based on a comprehensive Literature review of textbooks, published journals, research libraries, and conferences. Conclusively, the paper recognizes that the cultural view of volunteerism, open data, orientation towards Government, and organizational hierarchy would be best done through consultation and partnership with partners in the Global South, to ensure that the end results reflect the need for Data sourcing and can be sustained.