Citizen-generated data (CGD) is crucial for enhancing public governance and promoting equity, but its potential is often overlooked. Ramya Emandi, Jessamyn Encarnacion, and Sofia Olofsson argue that integrating CGD fills gaps in conventional data and amplifies diverse voices, highlighting experiences missed by traditional sources. By empowering citizens as active co-creators, CGD fosters trust and ensures gender data informs policies effectively.

Despite evidence to the contrary, policymakers disproportionately prioritize anticipated effects on economic growth over actual outcomes. Wendy Edelberg breaks down why economic growth is an insufficient metric for evaluating tax reforms, and how a more comprehensive approach could align better with broader societal goals.