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Ahead of World Statistics Day (20/10), @isi-official.bsky.social has released an official statement: "No Statistics, No Deal"

In celebration, SSA has a webinar tomorrow, featuring @bharrap.bsky.social + more:

www.statsoc.org.au/event-6365055

#WorldStatisticsDay #DataForDevelopment #TrustInData
No Statistics, No Deal Statistics are more than numbers; statistics are society’s mirror. Without reliable statistics, democracy falters, markets waver, and citizens lose the means to hold power to account. Reliable figures on growth, jobs, inflation, health, environment and education allow people to judge for themselves, based on impartial evidence rather than political spin. When statistics vanish, speculation fills the gap — and trust disappears. Statistics underpin international scientific cooperation in fields ranging from vaccine innovation to climate research and sustainable development by providing accessible and shared sources of evidence. When their integrity is undermined, mistrust can spread across borders. An attack on statistics and science in one country can quickly become a political export, replicated elsewhere by actors with similar objectives.
October 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
databarometer.bsky.social
🚨 Coming May 2025! #SavetheDate

The 2nd edition of the #GlobalDataBarometer is almost here — spotlighting Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean.

Get ready for new insights on data for the public good.

Follow @databarometer.bsky.social for updates.
#DataForDevelopment #OpenData #GDB2025
May 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
iatistandard.org
Explore a more detailed analysis of how half a million documents enhance aid transparency in Interactive Analysis: bit.ly/42zqrCU

Join our community and contribute to IATI Connect: bit.ly/iaticonnect

#AidTransparency #DataForDevelopment #IATI
October 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
databarometer.bsky.social
Coming May 2025! #SavetheDate

The 2nd edition of the #GlobalDataBarometer is almost here, spotlighting Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean.

Get ready for new insights on data for the public good.

Follow @databarometer.bsky.social for updates.
#DataForDevelopment #Data #GDB2025
May 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
sofialazar.bsky.social
🟡 Mapping Africa's Aid Inequity: 15 years where global aid fell below average. 🚨

Using R, I visualized this disparity in an animated map. In 2005, Africa got just 4.9% of global aid, less than 1 in 20 dollars.

🌍 Data Source: #WorldBank

#R #DataForDevelopment #AidAllocation #MappingAfrica
April 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
dgateway.bsky.social
The Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DaYTA) initiative shares new research on youth tobacco and nicotine use in the DRC, offering insights on trends, influencing factors, marketing to youth, and cessation efforts among adolescents aged 10–17.

#TobaccoControl #PublicHealth #DataForDevelopment
October 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
worldpop-uos.bsky.social
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.
www.worldpop.org
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM
worldpop-uos.bsky.social
🏙️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
@uosmedia.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
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.
www.worldpop.org
December 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
worldpop-uos.bsky.social
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
aphrc.bsky.social
This week at the East African Data Governance Conference 2026 in Nairobi, #IamAPHRC shared how the Center is strengthening responsible data governance across the continent.

#DataGovernance #ResponsibleData #DataPrivacy #AIinAfrica #DataForDevelopment
March 12, 2026 at 8:20 AM
athenainfonomics.com
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
databarometer.bsky.social
The Global Data Barometer welcomes Barbados for the first time!

A second edition of the #databarometer is coming on May 29, 2025! Stay tuned for updates.

#GDB2025 #DataForDevelopment #OpenGovWeek
May 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
aphrc.bsky.social
APHRC at the Evidence for Development Conference.

Africa’s data future: Who holds the power? Tomorrow, #IamAPHRC representatives will share insights on leadership, ethics, and the role of local evidence in shaping policy and progress.

#Evi4Dev2025 #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica #DataForDevelopment
May 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
islabuz.bsky.social
📊 Data science is a key driver of innovation in social protection.

🌐 Zufar Toymasov from @ihri.bsky.social joined ADB’s “Social Protection Data & Monitoring” workshop in Thailand to explore how data improves targeting, reduces poverty & promotes inclusivity.

#DataForDevelopment #SocialProtection
April 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
databarometer.bsky.social
📊 "These exchanges reinforced the need for greater collaboration to generate high-quality data that can drive meaningful, transformative change."

Read more in the latest #D4DNetwork newsletter!
📩 mailchi.mp/cb447c9c30b7...

#OpenDataDay #DataForDevelopment #ResponsibleAI
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mailchi.mp
March 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
mutabazi.bsky.social
📢 Call for papers: Better Data for Better Jobs and Lives (Dec 8–9, Washington, DC & Online).

Themes include:
– Jobs & household businesses
– Education, skills, health, food security
– AI & machine learning in surveys

Deadline: Oct 31 → surveymethods@worldbank.org

#DataForDevelopment #FutureOfWork
September 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
cddmanchester.bsky.social
An Applied Data Justice Framework for Datafication and Development

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#DataJustice #DataForDevelopment
An Applied Data Justice Framework for Datafication and Development
Data is playing an ever-growing role in international development.  But what lens can we use to analyse the impact of data on development? The emerging field of “data justice” offers some valuable …
ict4dblog.wordpress.com
July 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
orange.com
#BigData with Purpose: Not just numbers, but real lives transformed.

Our analysis of anonymized mobile data in Senegal revealed crucial migration patterns invisible to the naked eye.
This isn't abstract tech, it's helping authorities allocate resources where they're needed most.
#DataForDevelopment
Leveraging Mobile Phone Data to understand Temporary Migration in Senegal - Hello Future
Senegal, like many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, exhibits a high level of human mobility. The population, primarily engaged in agropastoral activities, has migrated seasonally for centuries to diversify their livelihood (Adriansen, H. K. (2008), Lalou and Delaunay, 2017). Agricultural production and income heavily depend on rainfall and are vulnerable to…
hellofuture.orange.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:10 AM
databarometer.bsky.social
📊 Data collection for the 2nd edition of the #GlobalDataBarometer is complete! 43 countries analyzed, with insights from a diverse expert network. Dive into the blog on researcher demographics👇

Read here: globaldatabarometer.org/2025/01/the-...
#DataForDevelopment #OpenData
The People Behind the Data: A Snapshot of the GDB’s Researcher Demographics
The Global Data Barometer is built on the principle that diverse, inclusive research leads to richer, more context-aware assessments of data governance, availability, and capability. Its research netw...
globaldatabarometer.org
February 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
cddmanchester.bsky.social
Four Innovations of Data-Intensive Development

What are the innovative models underlying data-intensive development?

📺 This short video explains four models plus some of the challenges to their effective implementation: youtu.be/2MpJ47MRulo

#DataForDevelopment #Tech4Good
Four Innovations of Data-Intensive Development
What are the innovative models underlying data-intensive development? This short presentation explains four models and also examines some of the challenges to their effective implementation It summarises content from Chapter 9 of the textbook, “Information and Communication Technology for Developm
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October 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
worldpop-uos.bsky.social
See you at the Population Intelligence Hackathon on 3 June!
#WHO #Google #ESRI #IDinsight
#DataFest2026 #KSEC2026 #PopulationIntelligence #AIforGood #GeospatialIntelligence #DataForDevelopment #ClimateAction #HumanitarianData #EIOS
@uosmedia.bsky.social @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social
Graphic announcing the Population Intelligence Hackathon at the Global Data Festival, 3 June, 2026
May 27, 2026 at 11:03 AM
worldpop-uos.bsky.social
🌍 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

@unisouthampton.bsky.social
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
worldpop-uos.bsky.social
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.
www.worldpop.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
worldpop-uos.bsky.social
🛰️📊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
worldpop-uos.bsky.social
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.
www.worldpop.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM