United Kingdom

68.4

Population 2023 (Millions)

0.9

HDI Score
2022 (Max. 1)

82.2

SDG Score
2023
(Max. 100)

0.1

Gender Inequality
Index Score
(Max. 1)

5

Internet Inclusivity
Index 2022
(100 countries)

Sources: 1. World Bank (2022), 2, UNDP (2021), 3. Sustainable Development Report (2023), 4. UNDP (2021), 5. Economist Impact (2022)

Overview

The United Kingdom, a global leader in finance, culture, and technology, is characterized by its rich history, political stability, and strong institutions. It boasts a highly developed economy and plays a key role in global diplomacy, trade, and security. However, the UK faces pressing challenges, including political divisions exacerbated by Brexit, rising inequality, and regional disparities. Gender equality has made significant strides, but gender pay gaps and underrepresentation in leadership roles remain issues. The country is also grappling with an aging population, housing affordability, and the impact of climate change. Despite these challenges, the UK continues to be a major center of innovation, education, and international cooperation.

Projects

Data and Algorithms to Measure and Prevent Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the UK

  • Partner(s): Impact Acceleration Accounts - Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) (Funder), University of Surrey

DPA, in collaboration with the University of Surrey, developed a project to highlight the importance of understanding the multiple factors that influence the reporting, prevention, and response to GBV. The project aimed to create a novel, comprehensive, data-driven framework to identify and analyze the underlying causes of GBV. It focused on three main objectives: developing a conceptual framework that combined qualitative and quantitative methods to understand underreporting factors, mapping available data to apply the framework in the UK, and using this framework as a basis for future studies. This approach sought to account for the various factors involved in underreporting, beyond just statistics, to inform future GBV research and policy recommendations aimed at improving prevention and support strategies.

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Digital Technology Shaping Green and Sustainable Lifestyles: Exploring Alipay Ant Forest

  • Partner(s): Green Digital Finance Alliance (GDFF) - (Funder), Sustainable Digital Finance Alliance, UNEP Inquiry

This report analyzed Alipay’s Ant Forest’s exponential growth, its trajectory, and vision to unlock the power of individual behavior change for climate change mitigation. It explained how this green initiative, through digital functions, managed to encourage users to engage in low-carbon activities in their daily life. It estimated that the market size for an innovation such as Alipay Ant Forest was roughly three times the current population of the United States, noting that up to 8.6% of emissions tied to public transportation could be avoided across seven high-emission countries if similar green initiatives were to be implemented over the 2020-2030 period. This project was carried out with the support of the Sustainable Digital Finance Alliance and UNEP Inquiry.

Publication

Workbook Series: Applying the FAIR Data Principles to Agricultural Development

  • Partner(s): CABI (Funder)

Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), in partnership with CABI, launched a collaborative project to develop a comprehensive repository of resources highlighting the utility of the FAIR Data Principles for agricultural development. This initiative aims to assist project officers in effectively integrating the FAIR Principles into their work by providing practical resources and tools, including Workbooks and Factsheets for each step of the FAIR implementation process. DPA has developed a methodological approach centered on collecting qualitative data at different stages of the research process on FAIR frameworks.