Principles on Personal Data Protection and Privacy

The UN system has adopted the first Principles on Personal Data Protection and Privacy, an effort led by the UN Privacy Policy Group that Global Pulse co-chairs.

Our 2018 Annual Report

The 2018 Annual Report summarizes the bigdata projects, AI tools, & methods we worked on throughout the year.

Global Pulse Launches Data Fellows Programme

Global Pulse launched the Data Fellows programme, a match-making exercise where we identify PhD students with specific expertise in AI, data science, computational social science etc. who are interested in working with the UN.

Unpacking the Issue of Missed Use and Misuse of Data

Just because data misuse is at the forefront of recent conversations, we shouldn't ignore the harms associated with missed use. An Op-Ed by UN Global Pulse Director, Robert Kirkpatrick.

The "Pulse Lab Diaries"

A blog series with thoughts & ideas from data science teams across the entire Pulse Lab network.

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UN Global Pulse's Annual Report 2018

Felicia Vacarelu, Communications Specialist, UN Global Pulse Mar 27, 2019

Demand for UN Global Pulse’s expertise increased in 2018 with partners wanting to collaborate on innovation projects and tools, policy exploration, data protection and privacy frameworks, and...

Unpacking the Issue of Missed Use and Misuse of Data

Robert Kirkpatrick, Director, UN Global Pulse Mar 18, 2019

Just because data misuse is at the forefront of recent conversations, we shouldn't ignore the harms associated with missed use. Lost opportunities to use big data to achieve the Sustainable...

Global Pulse Launches Data Fellows Programme to Connect Doctoral Researchers with UN Entities

Felicia Vacarelu, Communications Specialist, UN Global Pulse Feb 3, 2019

Last week, UN Global Pulse brought together doctoral researchers and the UN entities they will be working with as part of the Data Fellows programme for a three-day marathon of introductions,...

Strengthening Humanitarian Action with Insights from Mobile Network Data

Pulse Lab Jakarta Jan 29, 2019

The volcanic eruptions over the past couple years on the island of Ambae in Vanuatu have forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. Through its partnership with Digicel (one of the local mobile...

Using Big Data and AI to Support Peace and Security Efforts in Africa

Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis, Lab Manager, Pulse Lab Kampala Dec 26, 2018

UN Global Pulse is working with partners to explore how data from social media and radio shows can inform peace and security efforts in Africa. The methodology, case studies, and tools developed as...

Germany helps UN Global Pulse reinforce a growing culture of innovation in Africa

Felicia Vacarelu, Communications Specialist, UN Global Pulse Dec 3, 2018

UN Global Pulse welcomes the support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany to help build more responsible, efficient, and inclusive artificial intelligence...

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