In the global race for AI, we need rules of the road
Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
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Welcome to our February newsletter! This month were discussing the need for global cooperation on AI.
While AI presents transformative opportunities for development, several recent events have demonstrated quite starkly the priorities and also the limits of national AI strategies. In this blog, Claire Melamed outlines why global collaboration is essential for humanity to win.
Plus, you'll find all the latest news, events, and opportunities from the #Data4SDGs network.
Lets dive into this months issue ??
News in the network
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?? The new publication from International Aid Transparency Initiative highlights the essential role of accurate, timely data in a changing global aid landscape.
?? Global Change Data Lab, the charity that publishes Our World in Data , has announced the appointment of two new trustees, including CEO of the Global Partnership, Claire Melamed
?? The new paper from PARIS21 examines how the SDGs have increased data production and what this means for policymaking.
Data must-reads
?? Jenna Slotin & Francesca Perucci on why we wont fill the SDG financing gap without strong data and statistical systems.
?? Ghana Statistical Service will use citizen data alongside national statistics to bridge key data gaps for policymakers on female genital mutilation (FGM), particularly in remote regions.
?? On The World Bank Data blog, read how Power of Data champion Botswana is making notable strides to modernize its data processes and strengthen data exchange across its National Statistical System.
?? In this blog for The Commonwealth, Benjamin Kwasi Addom, PhD calls for a bottom-up approach to harness global data investments and build robust national data infrastructures.
??? In the latest #DataValues Digest, Ivan Harris Tanyag explores how open, inclusive, and up-to-date data can fuel more equitable and sustainable cities.
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Dont miss these virtual #UN56SC side events
??? Uncovering hidden voices: Inclusive and practical LGBTQI+ data collection processes for SDG monitoring
??? Date: February 6, 2025, 9:00am (ET)
?? Location: Online, Zoom
?? Organizers: Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, Colombia Diversa , Red Sin Violencia LGBTI, Datalat
??? With and for citizens: Strengthening partnerships between NSOs and communities through citizen data
??? Date: February 11, 2025, 8:00am (ET)
?? Location: Online, Microsoft Teams
?? Organizers: The Collaborative on Citizen Data
#DevJobs and opportunities
?? Request for proposals: Data-enabled web application evaluation, via #Data4SDGs
?? Request for proposals: Data-driven improvements in web applications, via #Data4SDGs
?? Data Science Fellow (ML/NLP/LLMs), UNDP
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