Oportunidad de trabajo: Evaluador externo para Proyecto de Conocimiento para el Desarrollo (PCD) El Centro de Formación de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (CFSCZ), Bolivia, con Data-Pop Alliance como Socio de Conocimiento están buscando un evaluador externo con experiencia en la evaluación de proyectos de desarrollo, preferiblemente en el ámbito de la tecnología y el análisis de datos para evaluar el … Read More
Our Latest Quarterly Update (Q1-2023) is Out!
Our Latest Quarterly Update (Q1:2023) is Out! Read our most recent Quarterly Update (Q1:2023) to learn more about the work we have done during the past few months at Data-Pop Alliance. In it, we feature many recent news and projects, including: Updates on our latest exciting partnerships and products. Our most recent publication with UNICEF and UNFPA: Review of Technology-based … Read More
LWL #44 Data Activism: Empowering Change through Insight
LINKS WE LIKE #44 Data Activism: Empowering Change through Insight “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any” – Alice Walker In today’s digital age, data is everywhere. From social media posts and online transactions to government records and scientific research, data is generated and collected at an unprecedented rate. But beyond … Read More
Experiencia de Mirza Cumez en el Taller Big Data y análisis de seguridad y violencia para el desarrollo sostenible
DATA LITERACY SERIES (Text in Spanish / English) Experiencia de Mirza Cumez e en el Taller Big Data y análisis de seguridad y violencia para el desarrollo sostenible Entrevistadora: Sara Ortiz Project & Communications Manager DPA Entrevistada: Mirza Cumez Coordinadora del sector político estratégico / violencia contra las mujeres SEPREM – Secretaría Presidencial de la Mujer (Guatemala) En esta nueva “Serie … Read More
Unnatural Disasters: The Türkiye Earthquake and Open Data to Fight Corruption
DISCUSSION PIECE Unnatural Disasters: The Türkiye Earthquake and Open Data to Fight Corruption ShutterStock In the days following the recent earthquake in Türkiye (February 6, 2023), I was glued to my phone, grieving the loss of thousands of lives and the destruction of homes and historical cities in southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria. I watched as the sorrow of my … Read More
Big Data y análisis de Seguridad y Violencia para el Desarrollo Sostenible”
Resumen “Taller Big Data y análisis de seguridad y violencia para el Desarrollo Sostenible” Presentación Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), con el apoyo y patrocinio de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID ) a través del Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en Santa Cruz, Bolivia, (CFSCZ), desarrollo el taller en línea “Introducción Big Data y análisis de … Read More
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern, Data Feminism Program
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern, Data Feminism Program Please kindly read the entire job posting. Application instructions are located at the end. Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Content and Research Intern for our Data Feminism Program. We are an international non-profit “think-and-do-tank” created in 2013 by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We … Read More
Job Opportunity: Communications Intern
Job Opportunity: Communications Intern Please kindly read the entire job posting. Application instructions are located at the end. Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Communications 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 … Read More
The Data Feminism Program: Why Intersectionality and Gender Equity Matters
DATA FEMINISM PROGRAM The Data Feminism Program: Why Intersectionality and Gender Equity Matters A Brief History of Feminism It is somewhat difficult to pinpoint the “beginning” of feminism, and when exactly the application of gendered lenses became an instrumental tool for the advancement of women’s rights around the world. The literature commonly refers to the modern feminist movement as occurring … Read More
LWL #43 A Whole New Ballgame: AI and Big Data in Sports
LINKS WE LIKE #43 A Whole New Ballgame: AI and Big Data in Sports Around the world, sports teams are always on the lookout for ways to improve their game and gain a competitive edge. Traditionally, coaches and players have relied on intuition, personal experience, and gut feelings to make decisions. However, with the increasing applications of big data and … Read More
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern, Resilient Livelihoods and Ecosystems Program
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern, Resilient Livelihoods and Ecosystems Please kindly read the entire job posting. Application instructions are located at the end. Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern to join our Resilient Livelihoods and Ecosystems Program. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media … Read More
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern, Just Digital Transformations
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern, Just Digital Transformations Please kindly read the entire job posting. Application instructions are located at the end. Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern to join our Just Digital Transformations Program. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and … Read More
The Data Feminism Series: From Talk to Action
The Data Feminism Series: From Talk to Action The Data Feminism Series, co-organized and developed by the GIZ Data Lab and Data-Pop Alliance under its Data Feminism Program, aimed at exploring, from different angles, what Feminist Development Cooperation is / should be, specifically within the context of the GIZ. In addition, the series sought to inspire GIZ decision makers to … Read More
DPA Selected to Join the Sustainable Development Solutions Network
DPA Selected to Join the Sustainable Development Solutions Network SDSN and their Mission The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) is a global network of experts and organizations that aims to promote sustainable development solutions to work towards meeting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Established in 2012 by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, it is hosted by the United Nations … Read More
Job Opportunity: Computational Social Scientist
Job Opportunity: Computational Social Scientist Please kindly read the entire job posting. Application instructions are located at the end. Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Data Scientist/Computer Scientist. 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 … Read More
The Return of East India Companies: AI, Africa and the New (Digital) Colonialism
DISCUSSION PIECE The Return of East India Companies: AI, Africa and the New (Digital) Colonialism Image created Dall-E (Open AI technology) While Silicon Valley’s tech giants are increasing their investments in Africa, terms like “Data Colonialism,” “Digital Colonialism,” and “AI Colonialism” have been increasingly used to describe the situation at play. When it comes to digitalization in the Global South, … Read More
LWL #42 From the Killing of Mahsa Amini to a Social Media Revolution: An Account of the Protests in Iran
LINKS WE LIKE #42 From the Killing of Mahsa Amini to a Social Media Revolution: An Account of the Protests in Iran “Woman, Life, and Freedom” Chant of Ongoing Protests in Iran On September 13, 2022, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iran’s morality police for “improperly” wearing her hijab. Three days later, after being held captive in Vozara detention … Read More
Disinformation and Democracy: Reimagining Data Access for Policy-Making
DISCUSSION PIECE Disinformation and Democracy: Reimagining Data Access for Policymaking Photo by visuals on Unsplash In the last ten years, the world has watched the power and influence of tech platforms grow, largely unregulated by law, while also becoming increasingly interdependent with media and politics. Along with the recent and rapid digitalization of news production, distribution, and consumption, these structural … Read More
Realiza tu servicio social en Data-Pop Alliance (Comunicación UX-UI)
Realiza tu servicio social en Data-Pop Alliance (para estudiantes en comunicación y UX-UI) DPA tiene 2 vacantes para estudiantes en Comunicación y UX-UI para el 1o semestre de 2023, en el programa “Tecnología y Democracia”. Trabajo de forma remota. El Servicio Social es una actividad fundamental que consolida la formación profesional y fomenta en el estudiante una conciencia de solidaridad … Read More
Realiza tu servicio social en Data-Pop Alliance (Ciencias sociales)
Realiza tu servicio social en Data-Pop Alliance (para estudiantes en ciencias sociales) DPA tiene 2 vacantes para estudiantes en ciencias sociales, en el programa “Tecnología y Democracia”, para el 1o semestre de 2023. Trabajo de forma remota. El Servicio Social es una actividad fundamental que consolida la formación profesional y fomenta en el estudiante una conciencia de solidaridad con la … Read More
Realiza tu servicio social en Data-Pop Alliance (Comunicación)
Realiza tu servicio social en Data-Pop Alliance (para estudiantes en comunicación) DPA tiene 1 vacante para estudiantes en Comunicación para el 1o semestre de 2023. Trabajo de forma remota. El Servicio Social es una actividad fundamental que consolida la formación profesional y fomenta en el estudiante una conciencia de solidaridad con la comunidad, la sociedad y el país. Por este motivo … Read More
Realiza tu servicio social en Data-Pop Alliance (Ciencias computacionales / programación)
Realiza tu servicio social en Data-Pop Alliance (para estudiantes en ciencias computacionales / programación) DPA tiene 1 vacante para estudiantes en ciencias computacionales / programación, en el programa “Tecnología y Democracia”, para el 1o semestre de 2023. Trabajo de forma remota. El Servicio Social es una actividad fundamental que consolida la formación profesional y fomenta en el estudiante una conciencia … Read More
Experiencia de Gaby Beatriz Quispe en el Taller Big Data y análisis de salud para el desarrollo sostenible
DATA LITERACY SERIES (Text in Spanish / English) Experiencia de Gaby Beatriz Quispe en el Taller Big Data y análisis de salud para el desarrollo sostenible Entrevistadora: Sara Ortiz Project & Communications Manager DPA Entrevistada: Gaby Beatriz Quispe Consultora y docente La Fundación de Waal En esta nueva “Serie de Alfabetismo de Datos” entrevistamos a participantes que han tomado nuestros … Read More
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Grants $300,000 to Data-Pop Alliance to Support Our Data Feminism Program
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Grants $300,000 to Data-Pop Alliance to Support Our Data Feminism Program We at Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) are pleased to announce our partnership with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF). PJMF has awarded DPA’s Data Feminism Program a twelve-month, $300,000 grant to support our work advancing intersectional, data-driven research, training and advocacy to continue fostering gender … Read More
Offre d’emploi: Consultant-es: déploiement d’enquête auprès des jeunes et enfants à Port-au-Prince
Offre d’emploi: Consultant-es: déploiement d’enquête auprès de jeunes et enfants à Port-au-Prince Image by Allexxandar on Freepik Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) est une organisation internationale à but non lucratif créée en 2013 à partir de la Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), du MIT Media Lab et de l’Overseas Development Initiative (ODI). Nous rassemblons des chercheur-es, des expert-es, des praticien-nes et des activistes … Read More
DPA and ADE Launch New M&E Service: WIND-MEAL
DPA and ADE Introduce its New and Innovative M&E Service: WIND-MEAL ADE and Data-Pop Alliance have joined forces to create WIND-MEAL (Whole-of-Institution Data-enabled Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning), a portfolio of tools and services aimed at changing the M&E paradigm and practices of institutions and organizations. Despite improvements over the last years, many current M&E efforts still focus on assessing … Read More
Convocatoria Beca “Taller Big Data y análisis de seguridad para el desarrollo sostenible”
Convocatoria Beca “Taller Big Data y análisis de seguridad y violencia para el desarrollo sostenible” Presentación Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), con el apoyo y patrocinio de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID) a través del Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en Santa Cruz, Bolivia, (CFSCZ), ha creado el taller en línea “Big Data y análisis … Read More
Our Latest Quarterly Update (Q4-2022) is Out!
Our Latest Quarterly Update (Q4-2022) is Out! Read our most recent Quarterly Update (Q4 – 2022) to learn more about the work we have done during the past few months at Data-Pop Alliance. In it, we feature many recent news and projects, including: A revamped Geographies section on our website; Three new projects focused in African countries (Morocco, Burkina Faso … Read More
Migration and Gender in the Global South through a Decolonial Lens
DISCUSSION PIECE Migration, Gender and the Global South through a Decolonial Lens Núbia Rodrigues at the “2nd Psychology and Migration Seminar: Connecting Knowledges” Author’s Note: For Portuguese speakers, here is the link to watch the original presentation, as well two additional roundtables from the event. On October 8, 2022, the “2nd Psychology and Migration Seminar: Connecting Knowledges” took place in … Read More
Job Opportunity: Project and Research Manager – Senegal
Job Opportunity: Project and Research Manager – Senegal Please kindly read the entire job posting. Application instructions are located at the end. Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Project and Research Manager based in Senegal. 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, … Read More
Resumen “Taller Big Data y análisis de Salud para el Desarrollo Sostenible”
Resumen “Taller Big Data y análisis de salud para el Desarrollo Sostenible” Presentación Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), con el apoyo y patrocinio de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID ) a través del Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en Santa Cruz, Bolivia, (CFSCZ), desarrollo el taller en línea “Introducción Big Data y análisis de pobreza para … Read More
Job Opportunity: Accountant
Job Opportunity: Accountant shutterstock Data-Pop Alliance is looking for an Accountant. 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 … Read More
DPA Presents Hands-On OPAL Workshop at HumMingBird Conference in Turkey
DPA Presents Hands-On OPAL Workshop at HumMingBird Conference in Turkey DPA Director Emmanuel Letouzé and Data Scientists Yasmine Hamdar and Enrique Bonilla attended the HumMingBird Project’s expert workshop titled, “Making the Most of Mobile Phone Data to Map Migration”, held on November 17th and 18th in Istanbul, Turkey. HumMingBird, whose motto is “enhanced migration measures from a multidimensional perspective,” is … Read More
Women and ICT Access: Bridging the Digitial Divide for Disaster Resilience
DISCUSSION PIECE Women and ICT Access: Bridging the Digitial Divide for Disaster Resilience ShutterStock Women are often on the front lines of disasters, both in experiencing their impacts and in being powerful agents of change. According to the UNDP, women and children are 14 times more likely to die during natural disasters compared to men. Women are too commonly portrayed … Read More
Why “Technology and Democracy” Matters in Today’s World
TECHNOLOGY AND DEMOCRACY PROGRAM Why “Technology and Democracy” Matters in Today’s World We are pleased to welcome Julie Ricard back to the team as Director of the “Technology and Democracy” Program! Below, Julie shares her vision for the Program and why it is needed in today’s world. Why Technology and Democracy? Over the past 2 decades, “tech” has become one … Read More
LWL #41 Populism vs. Progress: The Fight for the Future of Brazil
LINKS WE LIKE #41 Populism vs. Progress: The Fight for the Future of Brazil “You’ll never change anything in this country through voting. Nothing. Absolutely nothing.” – Jair Bolsonaro On October 2nd, 2022, Brazilians headed to the polls to vote for a host of candidates running for multiple roles at both the national and regional levels. The most closely watched … Read More
Why Gender-Responsive Due Diligence in Agribusiness Value Chains Matters
DISCUSSION PIECE Why Gender-Responsive Due Diligence in Agribusiness Value Chains Matters ShutterStock Although relatively new, the discourse around Business and Human Rights (BHR) has become increasingly relevant in recent years. This is especially true due to the increasing amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into African countries, as well as the continued march of globalization. According to the United Nations … Read More
Offre d’emploi: Coordinateur/trice national(e) du projet (Mauritanie)
Offre d’emploi: Coordinateur/trice national(e) du projet (Mauritanie) Image by Allexxandar on Freepik Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) est une organisation internationale à but non lucratif créée en 2013 à partir de la Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), du MIT Media Lab et de l’Overseas Development Initiative (ODI). Nous rassemblons des chercheurs, des experts, des praticiens et des activistes pour changer le monde avec … Read More
Our Latest Quarterly Update (Q3-2022) is Out!
Our Latest Quarterly Update (Q3-2022) is Out! Read our most recent Quarterly Update (Q3 – 2022) to learn more about the work we have done during the past few months at Data-Pop Alliance. In it, we feature many recent news and projects, including: The launch of our 6 new Thematic Programs An Assessment of the Data Market, Strategy Development to … Read More
Offre d’emploi: Assistant-e de recherche -désinformation au Sénégal
Offre d’emploi: Assistant-e de recherche -désinformation au Sénégal Image by wirestock on Freepik Data-Pop Alliance est à la recherche d’un-e Assistant-e de recherche. Nous sommes une organisation internationale à but non lucratif créée en 2013 par la Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), le MIT Media Lab et ODI. Nous réunissons des chercheurs, des experts, des praticiens et des militants pour changer … Read More
Offre d’emploi: Assistant-e de recherche -désinformation au Niger
Offre d’emploi: Assistant-e de recherche -désinformation au Niger Image by Allexxandar on Freepik Data-Pop Alliance est à la recherche d’un-e Assistant-e de recherche. Nous sommes une organisation internationale à but non lucratif créée en 2013 par la Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), le MIT Media Lab et ODI. Nous réunissons des chercheurs, des experts, des praticiens et des militants pour changer … Read More
Offre d’emploi: Assistant-e de recherche -désinformation au Mali
Offre d’emploi: Assistant-e de recherche -désinformation au Mali Image by Allexxandar on Freepik Data-Pop Alliance est à la recherche d’un-e Assistant-e de recherche. Nous sommes une organisation internationale à but non lucratif créée en 2013 par la Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), le MIT Media Lab et ODI. Nous réunissons des chercheurs, des experts, des praticiens et des militants pour changer … Read More
Offre d’emploi: Assistant-e de recherche – désinformation au Burkina Faso
Offre d’emploi: Assistant-e de recherche -désinformation au Burkina Faso Image by Allexxandar on Freepik Data-Pop Alliance est à la recherche d’un-e Assistant-e de recherche. Nous sommes une organisation internationale à but non lucratif créée en 2013 par la Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), le MIT Media Lab et ODI. Nous réunissons des chercheurs, des experts, des praticiens et des militants pour … Read More
DPA Provided Technical Support for the National Seminar to Launch Tunisia’s National Strategy for the Development of Statistics
English and French versions available. DPA Provided Technical Support for the National Seminar to Launch Tunisia’s National Strategy for the Development of Statistics Representatives from NCS, NIS, UNDP-Tunisia and DPA DPA contributed to the technical support provided by the United Nations System in Tunisia to the National Council for Statistics, National Institute of Statistics and Ministry of Economy and Planning … Read More
Job Opportunity: Fundraising Intern (Remote)
Job Opportunity: Fundraising Intern (Remote, Paid Position) 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 … Read More
“Links We Like: A Compilation of 40 Editions” is Available Now!
“Links We Like: A Compilation of 40 Editions” is Available Now! Links We Like has reached its 40th edition! To celebrate this milestone, we have complied all 40 editions into a downloadable PDF publication. We are proud of the hard work that has gone into creating this valuable resource, which is now possible to view in an accessible and visually appealing … Read More
Job Opportunity: Data Science Intern (Remote)
Job Opportunity: Data Science Intern (Remote) Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) is looking for a Data Science Intern with skills in data science and an interest in development of policy analysis. 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 … Read More
Resumen “Taller Big Data y análisis de pobreza para el Desarrollo Sostenible”
Resumen “Taller Big Data y análisis de pobreza para el Desarrollo Sostenible 2022” Presentación Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), con el apoyo y patrocinio de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID ) a través del Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en Santa Cruz, Bolivia, (CFSCZ), desarrollo el taller en línea “Introducción Big Data y análisis de pobreza … Read More
Job Opportunity: Development and Partnership Manager (Remote)
Job Opportunity: Development and Partnership Manager (Remote) Please kindly read the entire job posting. Application instructions are located at the end. Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) is looking for a Development and Partnership Manager. 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 … Read More
Experiencia de Edgar Pacheco en el Taller Big Data y análisis de pobreza para el desarrollo sostenible
DATA LITERACY SERIES (Text in Spanish / English) Experiencia de Edgar Pacheco en el Taller Big Data y análisis de pobreza para el desarrollo sostenible Entrevistador: Mario Cajiao Project Officer DPA Entrevistado: Edgar Pacheco Manager de Networking y Recaudación de Fondos Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN Bolivia) En esta nueva “Serie de Alfabetismo de Datos” entrevistamos a participantes que han … Read More