DATA-DRIVEN CITIES IN INDIA HAVE BETTER RESPONSES TO COVID-19
· Data-driven cities did better in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic partly due to smart infrastructure and data analysis, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum…
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UNDP LAUNCHES NEW COVID-19 DATA FUTURES PLATFORM
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new COVID-19 Data Futures Platform – an open access and interactive platform that aggregates multiple sources of information across UNDP and UN agencies, academia, and…
DATA, PLATFORMS AND ANALYTICS HELPING AFRICA COMBAT COVID-19
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD) have hosted a webinar showcasing the power of data partnerships in combating the ongoing novel…
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN A POST-COVID WORLD: AFRICA CONTINUES TO TRAIL OTHER REGIONS SAYS NEW REPORT
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Portulans Institute, a research and educational think tank based in Washington DC, have teamed up to launch the results and rankings…
GEOSPATIAL DATA PROVIDING TIMELY EVIDENCE FOR COVID 19 MITIGATION IN ASIA PACIFIC
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses around the world, governments are relying on geospatial information, digital solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven risk analytics to enhance community resilience. A new United Nations…
AFRICA’S SUCCESS IN MOBILISING ITS YOUTH WILL DELIVER AfCFTA PROMISE
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) provides a critical opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including youth-led enterprises engaged in cross-border trade, to participate in the development of regional value…
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SHOULD BE TOP PRIORITY FOR AFRICA’S LEADERS
African leaders need to think digital always, especially now as the continent continues to grapple with the ongoing coronavirus crisis that has affected millions across the world, participants attending a…