Digital technology and data insights are essential to fight COVID-19, but they should be applied in ways that reflect and promote equity, efficiency, and sustainability. The COVID-19 pandemic has become an unprecedented global health crisis in 2020 – and it will remain a challenge for quite a while. Since its beginning, many governments, public institutions and companies have developed initiatives … Read More
Featuring our Work on Domestic Violence in Mexico at the Paris Peace Forum
https://vimeo.com/483595387 The GIZ Data Lab and GIZ Mexico partnered our team at Data-Pop Alliance, the government and civil society to use various sources of traditional and non-traditional data in order to identify high-risk areas of domestic violence against women and girls in Mexico. The resulting map visualization can potentially become a tool for decision-makers and relevant organizations to target interventions … Read More
SuperDataScience Podcast: Changing the World With Data
Director and Co-Founder of Data-Pop Alliance, Emmanuel Letouzé, was the guest on the 413th episode of the Super Data Science Podcast, titled “Changing the World With Data”. The podcast is hosted by Kirill Eremeko, a Data Science coach and lifestyle entrepreneur who has the goal of bringing the most inspiring Data Scientists and Analysts from around the world to help … Read More
Paid Internship Opportunity: Research and Content Intern – MENA & SSA
Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern for the MENA and SSA region. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and … Read More
Paid Internship Opportunity: Research and Content Intern – Latin America
Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems with data and AI; … Read More
Paid Internship Opportunity: Data Analyst Intern
Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Data Analyst Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems with … Read More
Partnership Announcement: AECID
NUEVA ALIANZA Data-Pop Alliance se complace en anunciar su nueva alianza con la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID), la cual tiene el objetivo de apoyar la inclusión de fuentes de Big Data en proyectos de Desarrollo Sostenible por parte del sector público en Latinoamérica y el Caribe. El acuerdo, firmado en Septiembre 2020, tiene el objetivo de fomentar … Read More
Two New Partnerships Announcement
PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT Data-Pop Alliance is pleased to announce its partnership with GIZ Data Lab, signed in June 2020, as well as the partnership with the Unidas network, signed in August 2020. Both partnerships emerge from the need to understand more about the exacerbation of gender inequalities and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the two projects seek … Read More
Our Latest Quarterly Update is Out!
Read our most recent Quarterly Update (QU3, 2020) to learn more about the work we have been developing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including: The COVID-19 socio-economic impact assessments we’re developing in four African countries: Liberia, Equatorial Guinea, Togo and South Sudan, The pilot risk model to map Violence against Women in Mexico, The C-19 Global South Observatory, And … Read More
Job opening: Graphic and Web Designer (closed)
Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), a global not-for-profit coalition created in 2013 by the MIT Connection Science, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), and Overseas Development Institute (ODI), is looking to hire a Graphic and Web Designer based in Mexico City, part or full time. Effective dates: 3 months initially (October – December 2020), half time or full time (to be discussed, minimum 4 … Read More
Job opening: National Project Coordinator & Data Scientist (closed)
Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a part time or full-time (min. 60%) National Project Coordinator & Data Scientist consultant based in Amman, Jordan to collaborate on a joint project with UN-ESCWA. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists … Read More
Job opening: Data Scientist & Training Specialist
Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a full-time Data Scientist & Training Specialist based in Mexico City. Eligible candidate must have existing legal authorization to work in Mexico. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with … Read More
“Mundos Paralelos”: nuevo informe con Oxfam México
¿Cómo se pueden usar datos de movilidad para observar y entender más sobre el fenómeno de la desigualdad social en el ámbito urbano? “Mundos paralelos” es un proyecto desarrollado por Data-Pop Alliance y Oxfam México, cuyo propósito es analizar la desigualdad que enfrentan miles de habitantes en la Ciudad de México utilizando datos de movilidad proporcionados por el programa Data … Read More
Paid Internship Opportunity: Research and Content Intern (Closed)
At Data-Pop Alliance, we’re looking for a Research and Content Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems with data and AI; … Read More
Job opening: Chief Operations and Strategy Officer (closed)
Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Chief Operations and Strategy Officer. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems with data and AI; mobilizing capacities, communities, … Read More
Job opening: Full stack developer (closed)
At Data-Pop Alliance, we are looking to hire a Full stack developer based in Mexico City or Bogota, part or full time. Effective dates: 5 months initially, half time or full time (to be discussed). Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (CCO) and the Communications and Partnerships Officer in Mexico while working closely with team members based other locations of the … Read More
Job opening: Data Scientist (closed)
Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a full-time Senior Data Scientist based in Mexico City. Effective dates: April 15 through July 15, with a possible extension (depending on fit and funding). Full-time. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Researchers based in Mexico City, Bogotá and Santiago, and the Chief Operations Officer (COO) based in Bogotá; the Senior Data Scientist … Read More
Resultados y panorama 2019 – 2020
Share Facebook-f Twitter Data-Pop Alliance nació hace siete años tras reconocer que los datos serían el elemento que definiría al siglo XXI. Desde entonces, frases como “Big Data” y “Revolución de los datos” han sido reemplazadas por “La cuarta revolución industrial” e “Inteligencia artificial”. Sin embargo, la pregunta fundamental sigue siendo la misma: ¿Cómo podemos moldear los sistemas de datos … Read More
Overview and Outlook 2019 – 2020
Data-Pop Alliance was born 7 years ago out of the recognition that the defining element of the 21st century would be data. Since, phrases such as ”Big Data” and “Data Revolution” have been largely replaced by “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and “Artificial Intelligence”, but the key question remain essentially the same: how can data-infused systems and societies be shaped to foster … Read More
Training Workshop for IGBE in Rio de Janeiro
3-Day training workshop on “Web data collection and analysis: Web scraping and API’s interaction” at Rio de Janeiro november 25-27th, 2019 Overview Our upcoming training workshop on “Web data collection and analysis: Web scraping and API’s interaction” will take place on November 25-27th at the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) offices in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This 3-day training … Read More
Partnership Announcement: DPA & RutaN
Partnership Announcement: Data-Pop Alliance and RutaN Data-Pop Alliance se complace en anunciar su nueva alianza con RutaN, el centro de innovación y negocios de Medellín, firmada en Octubre 2019. Con el fin de convertir a ésta en la “ciudad de los datos”, RutaN ha promovido exitosamente diversos programas de ciencia, tecnología e innovación que han potenciado las competencias de empresarios, … Read More
DPA Opens its Latin American Office in Mexico City
We are excited to announce the opening of our Latin American Office based in Mexico City. Since its first steps, DPA has maintained and expanded its in-country presence in the region. Currently, we have team-cells in Colombia, Brazil, and Chile, in addition to Mexico City. By opening a dedicated Latin America office, we aim to consolidate our presence in the … Read More
Lebanon-Based Data Scientist (Consultant)
Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a part time or full-time (min. 60%) Data Scientist consultant based in Beirut, Lebanon to collaborate in a joint project with UN-ESCWA.
Partnership Announcement between Data-Pop Alliance and UN-ESCWA
Partnership Announcement:Data-Pop Alliance and UN-ESCWA Data-Pop Alliance is pleased to announce its partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA), signed on May 2019. This agreement will allow cooperation between both entities for the design of public policies for Data Innovation in the Arab region. The main goal will be contributing to sustainable development of … Read More
Research Intern Position – Mexico City
Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a full-time Research Intern based in Mexico City. Effective dates: 2 months, starting early July – through August 31st. Working space will be provided by Data-Pop Alliance; alternatively the intern can work from home, if and when this would be suitable for Data-Pop Alliance and the intern. However, presence in the office may be required for … Read More
Program Operations Officer – Mexico City
Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a full time Project Operations Officer (OPO) based in Mexico City. Effective dates: July – December 2019, with possibility of extension past January 2020. 2-month trial period starting by end of July. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Latin American and the Caribbean based in Mexico, the Project Operations Officer will support Data-Pop Alliance’s work through the … Read More
Próximo taller de capacitación en Bogotá con DANE
TALLER DE FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL Big Data, Economía Digital y Desarrollo Sostenible 7 – 9 de mayo de 2019 Bogotá, Colombia Ubicación DANE CAN
Data-Pop Alliance, CEPAL, y la ONE organizan primer taller en la República Dominicana sobre Big Data, Economía Digital y Desarrollo Sostenible
Santo Domingo, 09 de abril de 2019.- La Oficina Nacional de Estadística (ONE), como país coordinador del grupo de trabajo sobre medición de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones de la Conferencia Estadística de las Américas, en conjunto con la CEPAL y Data-Pop Alliance, dio apertura al primer Taller regional de Formación Profesional sobre Big-Data bajo el tema: “Economía Digital y Desarrollo Sostenible”. Con este evento inédito la institución busca promover la aplicación de los métodos y las herramientas del Big Data en proyectos de desarrollo sostenible.
Taller de capacitación en República Dominicana con CEPAL
TALLER DE FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL Big Data, Economía Digital y Desarrollo Sostenible 9-11 de abril de 2019 Santo Domingo, República Dominicana Acerca del taller Agenda Newsfeed Acerca del taller Nos complace anunciar nuestro próximo taller de capacitación en colaboración con La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) y la Oficina Nacional de Estadística de República Dominicana (ONE), como … Read More
Atelier de formation “Mobiliser le Big Data pour le Développement Durable” à Tunis
Atelier de formation“Mobiliser le Big Data pour le Développement Durable” à Tunis 22-24 avril 2019 A propos du cours Agenda Intervenant-es Équipe de facilitation Nous contacter Notre prochain atelier de formation “Mobiliser le Big Data pour le Développement Durable” (entièrement en français) aura lieu à Tunis, du 22 au 24 avril 2019, organisé en partenariat avec Nations Unies Tunisie. Ce … Read More
Convocatoria: Practicante de Investigación – Bogotá, Colombia
Ubicación: Bogotá Cargo: Practicante de Investigación Duración: 4 meses OBJETIVO Buscamos estudiantes de pregrado motivados por la innovación social y la tecnología, con interés en aprender sobre Big Data y desarrollo sostenible, y con habilidades de adaptación y trabajo en equipo. Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) es una coalición global sobre Big Data y desarrollo creada por Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, el MIT … Read More
Partnership Announcement between Data-Pop Alliance and Oxfam México
Partnership Announcement:Data-Pop Alliance and Oxfam México Data-Pop Alliance se complace de anunciar su nueva alianza con Oxfam México bajo el proyecto DataMex, orientado hacia la investigación aplicación del big data para el área de desarrollo. Como parte de esta alianza, se ha adelantado una consultoría, y a partir del análisis realizado durante el último trimestre del 2018 y el 2019, se … Read More
Sustainable Development, Big Data and AI Research and Training Intern – Cambridge, MA
Terms of Reference Sustainable Development, Big Data and AI Research and Training Intern Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a part-time Sustainable Development, Big Data, and AI Research and Training Intern based in Cambridge MA. Effective dates: 2-3 months, starting mid-January – through mid-April. Working space will be provided by Data-Pop Alliance; alternatively the intern can work from home, if and … Read More
Join us in Istanbul for the “Data for Refugees” (D4R) Challenge Workshop on January 21, 2019
Join us in Istanbul for the “Data for Refugees” (D4R) Challenge Workshop on January 21, 2019 We are pleased to announce that the “Data for Refugees” (D4R) Challenge Workshop will take place on January 21st, 2019 at Boğaziçi University, in Istanbul, Turkey. This Workshop will be the culmination of the D4R Challenge launched in December of last year. For this … Read More
Upcoming 3-Day Training at MIT Media Lab
Upcoming 3-Day Training on“Big Data for Sustainable Development” at the MIT Media Lab October 15-17th, 2018 Overview About the Course Agenda Speakers Facilitators Overview Our next training workshop on “Big Data for Sustainable Development” will be held at the MIT Media Lab on October 15-17th, as part of our Global Professional Training Program developed and delivered in partnership with the United … Read More
Big Data for Social Good 2018 – Ready for a Wild World
As part of the annual Big Data for Social Good event, hosted by Telefónica in Madrid, Emmanuel Letouzé delivered a presentation on “Big Data and Open Algorithms for Resilient Societies” and participated in the panel “Towards sustainability & scalability of Social Good initiatives – BD4SG Ready for a Wild World“. Data-Pop was joined in speaking by other global organizations, such as … Read More
Research and Training Strategy Intern – Cambridge MA
Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a full-time Trainings Intern based in Cambridge MA (or alternatively New York City). Effective dates: 2-3 months, starting early June or July – through August 31st. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Knowledge Manager based in Cambridge MA, the Research and Training Strategy intern will support Data-Pop Alliance’s Global training program on Big … Read More
Fundraising Officer – Bogotá or Mexico City
Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a full-time Fundraising Officer to be based in Bogotá or Mexico City. Effective dates: June 1st through August 31st with possibility of extension depending on funding; Full-time Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Knowledge Manager and Operations and Outreach Manager based in Cambridge MA and NYC, the Fundraising Officer will undertake all fundraising-related … Read More
Communications and Design Intern – Cambridge, New York City, or Mexico City
Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a full-time Communications and Design Intern based in Cambridge MA, New York City, or Mexico City (tbd according to dates and candidate’s preferences), and will work out of the Data-Pop Alliance offices. Effective dates: 2-3 months, Starting early June or July – through August 31st. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Operations … Read More
Program Assistant : New York City or Cambridge, MA
Program Assistant Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a full or part-time Program Assistant to be based in New York City or Cambridge, MA. Effective dates: May 1 for an initial 6 months with a 2 month trial period. Part-time: 3-5 days a week Reporting to the Operations and Outreach Officer based in NYC, under the authority of the Director, the … Read More
Upcoming Professional Training Workshops in Dakar and Bangkok in March, 2018
We are pleased to announce two upcoming workshops in Dakar, Senegal (March 6 – 8, 2018) and Bangkok, Thailand (March 27 – 29, 2018) as part of our Global Professional Training Program on Big Data for Sustainable Development developed and delivered in partnership with UNSSC and financial support from the Hewlett Foundation. Over each three-day session, these workshops will enhance … Read More
Introducing the UNSSC/Data-Pop Alliance Big Data & Sustainable Development Open Learning Hub
As part of our data literacy program, Data-Pop Alliance and the Knowledge Center for Sustainable Development of the United Nations Staff College (UNSSC), are excited to share the launch of the “Big Data & Sustainable Development Open Learning Hub”. Our vision is the creation of a global community of practice, through an open and free interactive learning platform, to facilitate … Read More
Data-Pop Alliance – ECLAC Training Course on Big Data and Digital Economy, in São Paulo September 27-29
In partnership with the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and Cetic.br, Data-Pop Alliance ran a 3-day training workshop from September 27-29, 2017 on “Big Data for Measuring the Digital Economy” in São Paulo. Focused on Big Data and the digital economy in the LAC region, targeting UN and governmental staff, this program was launched in Santiago … Read More
Mobiliser le Big Data pour le Développement Durable – Workshop à Dakar, 6-8 mars, 2018
Mobiliser le Big Data pour le Développement Durable Un cours par Data-Pop Alliance en collaboration avec l’Ecole des cadres du système des Nations Unies (UNSSC) Du 6 au 8 mars 2018 Centre d’Information des Nations Unies (UNIC), Dakar Le second cours de notre Programme Global de Formation Professionnelle sur le Big Data et le Développement Durable, développé et délivré en partenariat … Read More
Program Assistant, New York City
Data-Pop Alliance is seeking a full or part-time Program Assistant to support its research, training and policy activities in Latin America and Africa in particular. The Program Assistant is expected to be based in New York City, and will work out of the Data-Pop Alliance office located at ThoughtWorks NYC: 99 Madison Ave, New York. Effective dates: September 18, 2017 … Read More
SD Talks Session 3: Leveraging (Mobile) Data to Predict and Prevent Crime
Leveraging (Mobile) Data to Predict and Prevent Crime Monday 12 June 2017 02:30 PM CEST | 08:30 AM EST Data-Pop Alliance Chief Data Scientist, Dr Nuria Oliver will speak on Leveraging (Mobile) Data to Predict and Prevent Crime for the third Webinar of the SD Talks Special Series on Data for Sustainable Development. The session will be held on Monday … Read More
SD Talks Special Series on Data for Sustainable Development – Session 2: Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
Session 2: Partnership for Sustainable Development Data: Mobilising Data for Leaving No One Behind of the webinar series on Data for Sustainable Development, was delivered by Dr. Claire Melamed, Executive Director of Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD). If you were not able to attend you can still watch the session now and learn more about the GPSDD and the importance of partnering … Read More
Register now for our next Professional Training Workshop “Leveraging Big Data for Sustainable Development” in Nairobi on June 27-29, in partnership with UNSSC
Leveraging Big Data for Sustainable Development – Fellowships available – A course by Data-Pop Alliance in partnership with the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) 27-29 June 2017 UN Office in Nairobi (UNON) , Kenya Following the launch last year of our Global Professional Training Program on Big Data for Sustainable Development developed and delivered in partnership with UNSSC and financial … Read More
SD Talks Special Series on Data for Sustainable Development – Session 2: Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
Partnership for Sustainable Development Data: Mobilising Data for Leaving No One Behind Friday 28 April 2017 02:00 PM CEST | 8:00 AM EDT After the successful launch of our SD Talks Special Series on Data for Sustainable Development in March 2017, we are pleased to announce the second webinar session of the series. Organised in partnership with the UNSSC Knowledge … Read More
SD Talks Special Series on Data for Sustainable Development – Session 1: Big Data: What is it and how can it Contribute to Sustainable Development
Session 1: Big Data: What is it and how can it Contribute to Sustainable Development of the webinar series on Data for Sustainable Development, developed and delivered in partnership with the UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, as a part of its SD Talks Special Series initiative, successfully kicked off with a record 400 registered participants and 128 attendees! If you … Read More