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Data Governance Maturity Assessment

This assessment helps ministries, agencies and project teams understand how mature their data governance and protection practices are. It looks at six areas, from strategy and ownership to using data in decisions. You get a maturity score by area and concrete actions to strengthen weak spots.

  • Assessment
  • 12 min
  • Free
  • Sources checked November 2026

Who it is for

  • Ministries and government agencies managing citizen or programme data
  • Project implementation units and M&E teams
  • Data protection, ICT and statistics focal points
  • Development partners scoping data governance support

What you get

  • A maturity score across six data governance areas
  • A clear view of compliance and security risks
  • Practical recommendations for each area
  • An optional tailored report with a 90-day plan

How this tool works

Built on
World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives; OECD Recommendation on Enhancing Access to and Sharing of Data
Scoring
Each answer scores from 0 (not in place) to 4 (fully in place). An area's score is the points earned as a share of the maximum for the questions you answered; the overall score is the average of the areas. Bands: Early stage 0–39%, Developing 40–69%, Advanced 70–100%.
Limitations
Results depend on the information you enter and are not verified by Risalat. This tool does not replace MAPS, PEFA, World Bank or other formal assessment methodologies, or an independent review.
Your data
What you type stays in your browser unless you save it to a free account. We receive your name, email and summary only when you open your results.
Sources checked
November 2026 (checked every month)
Team or organisation
With a free account you can invite colleagues from each department to answer the same questions. You get a consolidated dashboard: scores by area and department, where colleagues disagree, priority gaps and an action plan. Anonymous mode hides names and groups departments with fewer than 3 responses.

Need a verified result? Ask for an independent assessment by Risalat.

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Questions

What is data governance?

Data governance is the set of roles, policies, standards and processes that decide how an organisation collects, manages, protects, shares and uses its data.

Is this a data protection compliance check?

It includes data protection questions, but it is not a legal audit. Use the results to identify risks, then confirm compliance with your national law and a qualified adviser.

Can a project team use this, not only a ministry?

Yes. Project implementation units often hold beneficiary and survey data, so the same principles apply, scaled to the size of the team.

How often should we repeat the assessment?

Once a year works for most organisations, or after a major change such as a new system, new law or new programme.

Based on

Sources checked: November 2026. We check the official sources every month.

This is a guidance and self-assessment tool, not legal advice or an official form; always follow your national data protection law and the current version of your donor or financing agreement.

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