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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. Lost opportunities to use big data to achieve the Sustainable...
Global Pulse Launches Data Fellows Programme to Connect Doctoral Researchers with UN Entities
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
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
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
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...