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BIG DATA
Making innovation work in practice, such as use of alternative data, requires key actors and decision makers to be informed and able to discern what is possible (and what is not!). The onset of a crisis and the spike in demand for big data solutions highlights what needs to be in place.
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DATA ANALYTICS
Merging traditional statistical data with Earth Observation data, our team conducted data analytics research to identify potential rice producing villages across Indonesia that might be faring better than others, called positive deviants. This blog post captures the process we undertook.
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DATA INNOVATION
As part of UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Innovation Centre’s Inclusive Innovation series, here we discuss how the Lab has been evolving, why citizen initiatives are not a substitute for government policies to enable structural inclusion, and the dichotomy between smart cities and smart citizens.
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ETHICS
On the application of big data ethics in practice, Lama emphasises that “integrating ethics by design is deliberately not taking the path of least resistance, asking questions that are often uncomfortable and sometimes giving pause to the work that seems non-stop.”
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ANNUAL REVIEW
Taking stock of what has been accomplished since establishment, it is exciting to note how the Lab has expanded the sources and types of data analysed, the number of partnerships, and the variety of contributions provided to improve research-oriented development outcomes.
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EMPATIKA
Amidst today's pandemic, understanding people’s attitudes and behaviour towards handwashing and healthcare in Indonesia is important, and ethnographic approaches might be key to unlocking this. These insights from Indonesia are especially relevant for informing COVID-19 policies.
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FOREIGN POLICY
With COVID-19 transforming urban lives, megacities such as Jakarta may never be the same. Many speak of a new normal but understanding the complex nature of urban dynamics will need time. In this piece, some leading global experts have offered their predictions.
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MAMPU
How has the COVID-19 crisis affected men and women differently? What can we do to ensure that the impacts are captured, recorded and addressed in government and civil society response? This gender observatory takes a look at it through an Indonesian lens.
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UNDP ASIA-PACIFIC RIC
How have citizens across the Asia Pacific been responding to drastic changes brought on by COVID-19? This list compiled by UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Innovation Centre highlights ten inclusive citizen moves, including Indonesia’s BagiRata.
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KUMPARAN
The COVID-19 crisis has had a financial impact on those working in the creative, hospitality, entertainment, food services and tourism industries. In a display of good citizenship, a dedicated group of citizens designed this platform to connect those wanting to donate with those in need.
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