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National Data Index (NDI) Readiness

Raise your
National Data Index score

Expert readiness assessment aligned with SDAIA’s NDI framework. We evaluate Maturity, Compliance, and Operational Excellence — then give you a clear, prioritized roadmap to improve.

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Aligned with SDAIA / NDMO
14 DM domains covered
Actionable gap report

Supporting government entities preparing for NDI cycles

Aligned with SDAIA • NDMO Standards • Vision 2030 Data Goals • 14 Data Management Domains

NDI Framework

The three pillars of the National Data Index

We assess and strengthen your performance across every component that contributes to your official NDI score.

01

Data Management Maturity

Evaluation of how well your entity applies best practices across the 14 data management domains — people, processes, and technology.

  • • 14 domains / 42 criteria
  • • Questionnaire + evidence review
  • • Clear maturity level scoring
02

Compliance

Measurement of commitment to Data Management and Personal Data Protection standards published by the National Data Management Office (NDMO).

  • • 14 domains / 191 specifications
  • • Evidence-based compliance scoring
  • • Gap identification & remediation
03

Operational Excellence

Assessment of how effectively you utilize National Data Platforms and automate processes across key data management domains.

  • • 6 platforms / 24 criteria
  • • Platform usage & automation
  • • Practical improvement actions

Assessment Scope

What we examine in detail

A structured review covering the domains and practices that drive your NDI results.

Data Governance & Strategy

Policies, roles, accountability, and strategic alignment with national data objectives.

Data Quality

Profiling, cleansing rules, quality metrics, and continuous monitoring practices.

Metadata & Data Catalogue

Catalogue coverage, metadata standards, discoverability, and lineage.

Master & Reference Data

Golden records, hierarchies, survivorship, and cross-system consistency.

Data Operations & Platforms

Utilization of national platforms, automation maturity, and operational processes.

Personal Data Protection

PDP compliance, privacy controls, consent, and protection of personal data.

Data Sharing & Interoperability

Sharing mechanisms, APIs, standards, and secure exchange capabilities.

Open Data

Publication practices, quality of open datasets, and accessibility.

People & Culture

Training, awareness, roles, and organizational readiness for data-driven work.

How we work

From current state to higher NDI score

A practical engagement designed to deliver clear gaps and prioritized actions before the next NDI cycle.

01

Discovery & Scoping

We understand your current NDI cycle status, organizational structure, key data domains, and available evidence. Scope and timeline are agreed up front.

02

Evidence & Practice Review

Structured review of policies, procedures, platform usage, quality practices, catalogue coverage, and compliance artifacts against NDI criteria.

03

Gap Analysis & Scoring

Domain-level scoring across Maturity, Compliance, and Operational Excellence with clear identification of high-impact gaps.

04

Roadmap & Readiness Report

Prioritized action plan with owners, effort estimates, and sequencing so your team can close gaps efficiently before the next measurement cycle.

What you receive

Practical outputs, not just scores

NDI Scorecard
Domain-level view across Maturity, Compliance & Operational Excellence
Gap Analysis
Prioritized list of gaps mapped to specific NDI criteria and specifications
Action Roadmap
Sequenced recommendations with effort and ownership guidance
Evidence Checklist
What to prepare and strengthen for the next official NDI cycle

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official SDAIA assessment?
No. This is an independent readiness assessment designed to help your entity prepare for the official National Data Index cycles. We align our criteria and recommendations with the published NDI framework (Maturity, Compliance, Operational Excellence) and NDMO standards so you can close gaps before the formal measurement.
Who is this for?
Government entities and organizations that participate (or will participate) in the National Data Index cycles and want a clear view of current readiness, prioritized gaps, and a practical improvement plan.
How long does an assessment take?
Typical engagements run 3–6 weeks depending on the size of the entity, number of domains in scope, and availability of evidence and stakeholders. We agree a clear timeline during discovery.
Can you help implement the recommendations?
Yes. After the readiness report, many clients engage us for targeted implementation support — policy design, quality rules, catalogue and metadata work, platform enablement, and training — so improvements are realized before the next NDI cycle.

Prepare for the next NDI cycle with confidence

Book a short discovery call. We’ll discuss your current status, confirm scope, and outline how a readiness assessment can help raise your National Data Index performance.

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