Global Pulse Project Series

The Global Pulse Project Series is a collection of case studies of 20 data innovation projects covering global issues ranging from public health to climate change, food security to employment.

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Guide to Data Innovation for Development

UNDP and UN Global Pulse today released a comprehensive guide on how to integrate new sources of data into development and humanitarian work. Entitled ‘A Guide to Data Innovation for Development - From idea to proof-of-concept,’ this publication was developed by practitioners for practitioners.

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Bid Data and the SDGs

How data analytics can support monitoring and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. 

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Big Data for Development and Humanitarian Action Report

We are now pleased to publish a brief report on the selected issues and recommendations related to the use of big data in development and humanitarian contexts. 

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The "Pulse Lab Diaries"

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

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Scaling up Haze Gazer: an analysis and visualization tool for haze crisis management

Jong Gun Lee and Imaduddin Amin Jan 26, 2017
UN Global Pulse is pleased to share an update on Haze Gazer, a crisis analysis and visualization tool that provides real-time information on fire and haze hotspots in Indonesia.The tool, which was...
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UN Global Pulse Data Innovation Events at #UNDataForum - Recap

Felicia Vacarelu Jan 25, 2017
The inaugural UN World Data Forum took place  in Cape Town, South Africa on 15-17 January 2017. The forum, which convened more than 1500 participants, aimed to spur the exchange of innovative...
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UN Global Pulse Hosts Big Data for Development Session at the UN World Data Forum

Felicia Vacarelu Jan 19, 2017
On Monday, 16 January 2017, UN Global Pulse hosted a session on ‘Big Data Innovations for Sustainable Development’ during the inaugural UN World Data Forum.This week, government...
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Data Innovation Mini Grants: Results and lessons learned after one year

Andrew Thornley and Derval Usher Jan 16, 2017
*Andrew Thornley works for The Asia Foundation, and Derval Usher is the Manager of Pulse Lab Jakarta.In 2015, Pulse Lab Jakarta hosted  a Data Innovation Mini Grant competition to promote a...
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Building a Big Data Research Agenda in Indonesia for 2017

Dikara Alkarisya and Zakiya Pramestri Dec 16, 2016
Pulse Lab Jakarta recently hosted a research workshop on the data revolution for sustainable development in Indonesia. The event brought together an array of researchers and policy-makers from...
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UNDP and UN Global Pulse release practical guide to designing data innovation projects

Global Pulse Dec 7, 2016
A how-to resource for development practitioners to help advance data innovation efforts for the Sustainable Development GoalsUNDP and UN Global Pulse today released a comprehensive guide on how to...
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