# Segment 2: Understanding Civic Data Ecosystems

This segment provides an overview of how to understand, approach, and work with the people and organizations that are connected to civic data, with a focus on ecosystem mapping, partnership building, and community needs assessment.

## Segment 2 Modules

* [Module 2.1: Identifying Civic Data Intermediaries](/education-series/segment-2-understanding-civic-data-ecosystems/module-2.1-identifying-civic-data-intermediaries.md)
* [Module 2.2: Introduction to Civic Data Ecosystems](/education-series/segment-2-understanding-civic-data-ecosystems/module-2.2-introduction-to-civic-data-ecosystems.md)
* [Module 2.3: Assessing the Civic Data Needs of Communities](/education-series/segment-2-understanding-civic-data-ecosystems/module-2.3-assessing-the-civic-data-needs-of-communities.md)


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