Posts in Category ‘Data Revolution’
Making the data revolution a gender data revolution
The week after the revolution…still counting.
The Data Revolution for Human Development
A Rights-based Revolution?
by IEAG MEMBERS CARMEN BARROSO & KATELL LE GOULVEN As data become more central to sustainable development, the immense scope for data to empower people is becoming apparent. But alongside this opportunity are clear risks, as people around the world question the accessibility and privacy implications of …
You Say You Want A Revolution
Independent Expert Group on Data Revolution has kick-off meeting during General Assembly Week
The Independent Expert Advisory Group (IEAG) on a data revolution for sustainable development was convened last week at UNHQ 25th-26th September, during General Assembly, for two day-long sessions. Below is a brief overview of the various sessions and some of the issues discussed. Inaugural Meeting of …
The data revolution is coming and it will unlock the corridors of power
Deputy Secretary General’s remarks on a data revolution for sustainable development
These remarks were delivered on 25th September 2014, at the first meeting of the Secretary General’s Independent Expert Advisory Group for a data revolution on sustainable development. Checked against delivery version. Ladies and gentlemen, Colleagues, Friends, Thank you for this opportunity. Let me begin by conveying …