Pulse Lab Jakarta is a joint data innovation facility of the United Nations (Global Pulse) and the Government of Indonesia (via the Ministry of National Development Planning, Bappenas). The Lab employs a mixed-method approach, through which it harnesses alternative data sources and advanced data analytics methods to obtain actionable insights and applies human-centered design to ground-truth insights from its data analysis and research, providing evidence to inform policy makers.
In consultation with the Government of Indonesia and the United Nations Country Team, PLJ identifies various national development priorities for applied research. The projects are multidisciplinary with an emphasis on creating innovative pathways towards inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Using datasets drawn from mobile communications, remote sensing, and social media, among others, the Lab has generated insights for policy and practice on topics ranging from fuel subsidies to natural disasters. Across our research projects, many of which are delivered alongside partners from the UN and government, the Lab relies on the expertise of its team of data scientists, data engineers, statisticians, policy specialists and ethnographers.
Pulse Lab Jakarta is keen on forming partnerships with companies and organisations within the region and beyond to collaborate on research. Partnerships may be established by:
If your organisation is interested in collaborating with Pulse Lab Jakarta, please contact the team at plj@un.or.id
2019 has been a year of transition for Pulse Lab Jakarta (PLJ). Since its establishment in 2012, PLJ has effectively undertaken three main functions: (i) Forging and Leveraging Strategic Partnerships, (ii) Identifying and Combining New Data Sources, and (iii) Contributing to Global and Regional Research Agendas. Taking stock of what has been accomplished, it is exciting
News, thoughts and ideas about big data and AI, data privacy and ethics from the lab in Jakarta. Read posts from the whole network on the blog.
Faizal, our humanitarian data advisor and one of the co-authors of this piece, often recounts what one of his supervisors said to him from his
Approaches to data collection for development programming have commonly relied on official statistical data in combination with surveys to plan, implement and monitor progress and
As traffic congestion in modern cities becomes more complex and dynamic, continuous streams of data with high spatio-temporal coverage are important for transport planning to
Below you can find our eight latest examples of our collaborative research, prototypes and experiments, where we analyse digital data to advance global development, support humanitarian action, and promote peace. For more, go to the research projects page.
Below you can find the newest digital tools and microsites from Pulse Lab Jakarta. For more, go to the microsites & tools page.
Data Engineer
Interaction Designer
Visiting Scientist
Communication Manager
Humanitarian Data Advisor
Junior Data Scientist
Office Assistant
Performance & Strategy Advisor
Research Assistant
Administrative Associate
Partnerships Officer
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