Data-Modelling platform of resource economics (DataM
Web-based data and modelling platform for agri-food policy analysis
Description
DataM is a web-based data management and dissemination platform developed by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre to support quantitative analysis and modelling in agriculture, food security and trade. The platform provides harmonized datasets, metadata and documentation to support transparency, reproducibility and evidence-based policy analysis at regional and global levels.
Technology
DataM is a web-based application hosted on cloud infrastructure that enables structured storage, documentation and dissemination of datasets used in agrifood and economic modelling. The platform provides user access through a browser interface and supports standardized metadata and data versioning to ensure traceability and reuse.
Target
The platform primarily serves public institutions, policymakers and research organizations engaged in agricultural, trade and food security analysis. It supports analysts and researchers by providing structured access to validated datasets for modelling, scenario analysis and policy assessment.
Business model
DataM is provided as a fully free public resource developed and maintained by the European Commission Joint Research Centre. The platform is funded through institutional and public research budgets to support open access to data for policy-relevant analysis.
Impact
DataM aims to support policy development and monitoring for the Common Agricultural Policy, EU Green Deal, and African food systems, enabling scenario analysis, tracking of sustainability indicators, and improved data-driven decision-making for agriculture and rural development.
Partners
European Commission Directorate-Generals (e.g., DG AGRI, DG INTPA); African Union Commission; Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA); Pan-African Network for economic Analysis of Policies (PANAP); Not specified in public sources.
Four Betters
Better life
