6 To enable the continental data policy to meet its envisioned objectives and reflect the interests of all stakeholders, the formulation of the policy framework is informed by previous initiatives and documents both from within and outside Africa. The process included an open public consultation. Inputs made through this online consultation, and a public webinar contributed to the development of the draft policy framework. The AUC coordinated the development of the AU Data Policy Framework in collaboration with Pan African organisations and AU specialised Agencies and Institutions, namely: Regional Economic Communities, AUDA-NEPAD, Smart Africa Secretariat, African Development Bank, Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU), the UN Economic Commission for Africa, International Telecommunication Union(ITU), the UN Council on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the World Bank as well as other partner institutions. Data Policy framework Formulation Domestication Monitoring & Evaluation Identification of policy challenges high level principles, and of recommendations and actions Implementation of actions (national integrated data systems) Indicators Strategies for progressive realisation of enabling conditions Measurement Continental Initiatives, Mechanisms, Instruments Global Governance Targets