The Data Revolution in the Context of the Developmental State
In our first post of the series, we established our compound working definition for…
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Interdependence: An Imperative Consideration for Better Data Coordination in Resilience Building
“Because everything is interconnected-a massive system of systems-a single disruption often triggers another,…
Making Resilience Real in Africa
According to the World Bank, the African continent is home to some of the…
Building Developmental States in Africa: Data as a Means of Implementation
Anyone who has made, even a cursory search, of the term ‘developmental state’ will…
We Need Data for Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience
It was the winter of 1997-1998 when the granddaddy of El Niños — the…
Data Forum For Sustainable Development in Kenya
The data revolution in Kenya has not only begun but is also inspiring other Africa countries on…
Celebrating International Democracy Day
This next January, Africa will be celebrating 9 years since the adoption of the…
The Data Revolution; Leave No Women Behind.
“The revolution and women’s liberation go together. We do not talk of women’s emancipation…
Three Imperatives for the Data Revolution in Africa
We also call for a data revolution for sustainable development, with a new international initiative to…