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#OfficialStatistics #DataForDevelopment @uosmedia.bsky.social @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @afidep.bsky.social @aphrc.bsky.social
November 3, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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#GeospatialData #PopulationData #GIS #OfficialStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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October 22, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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See you at the Population Intelligence Hackathon on 3 June!
#WHO #Google #ESRI #IDinsight
#DataFest2026 #KSEC2026 #PopulationIntelligence #AIforGood #GeospatialIntelligence #DataForDevelopment #ClimateAction #HumanitarianData #EIOS
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Graphic announcing the Population Intelligence Hackathon at the Global Data Festival, 3 June, 2026
May 27, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Where do populations live and how is it changing? 🌍 Explore WorldPop’s new open, high-resolution global population & urbanisation datasets. 📊 Data for impact.

Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/mapping...

#OpenData #GIS #PopulationData #DataForDevelopment #DEGURBA #Global2 @uosmedia.bsky.social
Mapping People, Places and Change: Exploring WorldPop’s Latest Global Data Releases
WorldPop releases new open, high-resolution global population and urbanisation data to support better decision-making for health, cities and sustainable development.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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🏙️What is a city? The answer changes with the data.

New research shows maps can disagree on what’s urban or rural depending on the population grid underneath.

🔗Read and listen: www.worldpop.org/blog/degurba...

#DEGURBA #Planning #DataForDevelopment
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DEGURBA: Why Your Urban Definition Depends on Your Data
What counts as a city? New research shows how population data shapes UN-endorsed DEGURBA urban classifications, and why accurate settlement data matters.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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🌍 Malawi’s first automated census-mapping workshop is complete!

🛠️ Geospatial tools are transforming how the 2028 census is planned.

🔗 Read more: www.worldpop.org/blog/first-a...

#Malawi #DataForDevelopment #Census2028 #GeospatialData

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First Automated Census-Mapping Workshop in Malawi a Success
WorldPop’s first automated census-mapping workshop in Malawi trained NSO staff in geospatial tools to support a modern, accurate and cost-efficient 2028 census.
www.worldpop.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Data powers resilience. 🌍

WorldPop joined CARICOM’s 50th stats meeting in Curaçao to advance people-centred, climate-ready data.

Read more: www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo...

#DataForDevelopment #ClimateResilience #GeospatialData
WorldPop Strengthens Regional Partnerships at CARICOM’s 50th Statistics Meeting in Curaçao
WorldPop joined CARICOM leaders in Curaçao to advance people-centred statistics and strengthen regional partnerships supporting resilience and sustainable development.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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A population estimation workshop was held in Beirut last week with Lebanon’s Central Administration of Statistics, ministries & UN partners.
With no census since 1932 geospatial modelling can fill major data gaps to guide Lebanon's recovery & planning.
#WorldPop #Lebanon #DataForDevelopment
Photo of Dr Sarchil Qader leading a population estimation workshop in Beirut, Lebanon.
November 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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🛰️📊We're piloting AI and satellite data with Malawi’s NSO to update census areas ahead of 2028. Boosting accuracy while cutting costs.

#DataForDevelopment #FundedByFCDO #Malawi #Census2028 #InnovationInStats

🔗 www.worldpop.org/current-proj...
Photo of street in Lilongwe, Malawi N J Spicer 2006 CC BY 2.0 https://flic.kr/p/9v3jcc
October 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Dr Somnath Chaudhuri joined #Dhaka stakeholders last week to boost wastewater surveillance & population mapping. Showing how we support planning for emergency response.🌍📊

#PublicHealth #PopulationData #UrbanHealth #WastewaterSurveillance #DataForDevelopment

www.worldpop.org/blog/advanci...
Advancing Wastewater Surveillance and Population Mapping at Dhaka Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
Dr Somnath Chaudhuri of WorldPop joins Dhaka stakeholders to advance Gates Foundation-funded wastewater and population modelling research.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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We're thrilled to welcome Dr Mollie Van Gordon from The Gates Foundation to WorldPop this week! Her visit focuses on aligning research with geospatial data priorities, shaping future collaboration, and setting a vision for impactful work ahead.
🌍📊 #DataForGood #PublicHealth #DataForDevelopment
Photo of Dr Mollie Van Gordon (Gates Foundation) with senior WorldPop team at the University of Southampton
September 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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🚀Pioneering data for Somalia’s future!

WorldPop, SNBS & UNFPA are training Somali statisticians in geospatial tools to map pre‑census areas in key districts. Helping build a modern census from the ground up.

#DataForDevelopment #Somalia #Census #PreEA

🔗 www.worldpop.org/blog/support...
Supporting Groundbreaking Data Initiative in Somalia
A major breakthrough in data collection and analysis is underway in Somalia in a transformative new project aimed at strengthening evidence-based planning in one of the world’s most data-scarce countr...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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🚨Population Data & #Vaccine Mapping in Focus at Key Global Conferences

👉WorldPop at two major gatherings this month – placing the spotlight on the power of data to drive progress in health and development

#SpatialStatistics #DataForDevelopment #SDGs

www.worldpop.org/blog/populat...
Photo of Dr Chris Nnanatu presenting at the HISWACA conference
July 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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I've successfully completed the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Essential Certificate course through the @DisasterReady.
Excited for what's next!

#MEALFramework #MonitoringAndEvaluation #AccountabilityInAction #DataForDevelopment
#AdaptiveLearning
December 16, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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▪️Departmentally Embedded PMU Staff, Horticulture - athenainfonomics.keka.com/careers/jobd...

#Horticulture #AI #DataForDevelopment
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Our journey in Africa continues to grow! Since 2013, Athena Infonomics has been a trusted partner in driving data-driven, technology-enabled development, working alongside utilities, institutions and communities.

#AfricaDevelopment #DataForDevelopment #SocialImpact
October 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Athena Infonomics led two key sessions:
▪︎ GenAI Benchmarking for Agriculture
▪︎ Building Right-Sized Corpora for Local Contexts

Here’s what emerged clearly from both conversations...

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#DataForDevelopment #ResponsibleAI #AgInnovation #GlobalDevelopment
August 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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From turning 15 to turning heads at global events – July was a month of reflection, ideas, and impact.

Read the latest edition of #AthenaConnects: www.linkedin.com/pulse/memori...

#JulyEdition #AthenaTurns15 #GlobalDevelopment #SocialImpact #AI #Agriculture #DataForDevelopment #InsightsInAction
July 31, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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What makes AI truly work for small-scale producers in the Global South?

At the AGX Unconference 2025 in Nairobi, @athenainfonomics.com convened voices from across sectors to unpack what right-sized corpus building means in practice...

#AGXUnconference #AI4Ag #FoodSystems #DataForDevelopment
July 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Facilitated by @Michael Minkoff and @Siva B, the session explores how we can:

🔹 Build on recent learnings around AI benchmarking in countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and India
🔹 Identify actionable next steps and funding pathways

#FoodSystems #DataForDevelopment #ResponsibleAI
July 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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We're always open to new ideas, shared goals, and meaningful collaborations. Visit, www.athenainfonomics.com

#DataForDevelopment #GlobalDevelopment
July 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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In this edition of #AthenaConnects, we share snapshots from a month of momentum and meaning.

Dive in for insights, reflections, and stories from the field: www.linkedin.com/pulse/athena...

#DataForDevelopment #DevelopmentDialogues #TeamAthena #InsightsInAction
Athena On the Move
June was a month of movement, momentum, and meaningful exchange at Athena. Across cities and countries, our teams were out in the field, joining conversations, sharing tools, and co-developing strateg...
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June 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Milestone in Urban Sanitation Planning – Lakshmipur’s Roadmap is Ready!

Athena Infonomics is proud to hand over the final draft of the Strategic Sanitation Service Plan (SSSP) to the Administrator and team at Lakshmipur Pourashava.

#ClimateResilientInfrastructure #DataForDevelopment
June 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Join the Learning Session.
Organised by ITN-BUET, FSM Network and Athena Infonomics.

📅 June 17, 2025
🔗 Register now: www.cognitoforms.com/itnbuet/regi...

#WASHInnovation #SDG6 #DataForDevelopment
June 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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With deep expertise in urban infrastructure finance, development finance, and PPP advisory, and degrees in engineering, business, and law, she bridges policy and implementation like few can.

#UrbanPlanning #DataForDevelopment
June 10, 2025 at 7:33 AM