Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis (Pulse Lab Kampala): A Data Revolution for Sustainable Development In Action

Pulse Lab Kampala

A Data Revolution for Sustainable Development

In Action

Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis, PhD Manager, Pulse Lab Kampala

Global Pulse?

“…now is the time to take innovation to the next level…”

Big Data: data, data, everywhere!

21st century tools Taking the Pulse

Data revolution!!!!

Data Revolution = Opportunity

“...Using big data…offers major opportunities for designing and implementing both the post-2015 agenda and humanitarian responses…” (Helen  Clark)

Cost of data collection

Risk of data collection

Speed of response

Adaptive execution

New insights

Development?

On the ground? * Better design of programmes * New early warning tools * Innovative monitoring & Evaluation

Pulse Lab NYC Est. 2010

Pulse Lab Jakarta Est. 2012 Pulse Lab

Kampala Est. 2013

a lab network

UN Delivering as One Uganda

How do we work?

On going at Pulse Lab Kampala…

Strengthening Early Response to Disease Outbreaks (CDRs)

Area  of  Deforesta1on  

2014  

Forest  boundary  in  

2010  

2010  

Monitoring the Environment (satellite imagery)

Monitoring human mobility (GPS)

Strengthening community monitoring (radio)

Thank you!

Visit us: http://www.unglobalpulse.org/

kampala