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Data Thursdays: How to Use Data and Analytics to Solve 21st Century Challenges

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Note that the free webinars require 𝗻𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁.  The same URL is used every week.  Just ensure that you block off your calendar for the recurring event.

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This session is part of Theme 19 on Governance Data, which will provide a deep dive on how governance data and statistics offers insights into the distinct experiences and needs of different population groups, the performance of key public institutions in delivering for people and opportunities for people to participate in the governance of their societies. 

The Case for Governance Statistics in the Global Data Eco-System

Date: Thursday, 30 May 2024

Time: 8:00 AM New York | 3:00 PM Addis Ababa/ Amman/ Istanbul | 7:00 PM Bangkok

About this session

Join this session to discuss the governance data landscape at global, regional and national level and the contribution of governance statistics.

This session will be moderated by Alexandra Wilde, Team Leader, Governance Data and Analytics, UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance . Speakers include:

Mustafa Saifee, Data Visualization Analyst, SDG Integration Team, UNDP 
Mariana Neves, Governance Statistics Specialist, UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance. 
Jairo Acuna Alfaro, Team leader, Governance, UNDP Latin America and the Caribbean 
Hosni Mouelhi,  Team Leader / Governance Specialist, UNDP Tunisia 
Yongyi Min, Sustainable Development Goal Monitoring Section, UN Statistics Division

The presentations will be followed by an open Q&A with the audience.

Connection details

No registration needed, join us directly on Zoom at: https://undp.zoom.us/j/85749277914 (same link every week), no password!

Session materials

The session recording, PPT presentations and relevant links will be shared in this page after the session.

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Session materials are also shared after the session.

To access the video recordings and supporting materials from previous webinars, head back to the 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 "𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀"

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This session is part of Theme 17 on HIV and Health Data, which will provide a deep dive on the use of data and digital solutions to build more resilient and sustainable systems for health, including systems to enable real-time data collection and analysis, decision making and reporting for last-mile delivery. Participants will learn about how HIV and health data can contribute to boost systems strengthening and capacity building, to enhance integration, multisectorality, and scale, as well as to promote equity, inclusion, rights, and leaving no one behind. Browse the Concept Note and the full Sessions Schedule!

Introduction to HIV and Health Data 101

Date: Thursday, 21 March 2024

Time: 8:00 AM New York | 3:00 PM Addis Ababa/ Amman/ Istanbul | 7:00 PM Bangkok (note the time change because of daylight saving ending!)

About this session

Join this session to learn about the importance of data in the global HIV and Health Strategy 2022-2025 "Connecting the Dots: Towards a more equitable, healthier and sustainable future", intersections with other UNDP Signature Solutions and enablers, as well as innovative partnerships and flagship initiatives on HIV and health data. Participants will also learn about new ways to generate rigorous, real-time data including the insights generated through the Data Futures Exchange (DFx) platform, showcasing different elements on the HIV and health pages through a live demo and practical examples of how colleagues can use this new corporate resource in their daily work.

This session will be moderated by Babatunde Abidoye, Global Advisor, SDG Integration Team, UNDP. 

Speakers for this session include:

Mustafa Saifee, Data Visualization Analyst, SDG Integration Team, BPPS, UNDP
Luciana Mermet, Manager, Global Fund Partnership Health Support Team BPPS, UNDP

The presentations will be followed by an open Q&A with the audience.

Connection details

No registration needed, join us directly on Zoom at: https://undp.zoom.us/j/85749277914 (sa

Click "𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀" to see the deck used in the webinar.

Tip!\
Join the webinars to learn from global data practitioners and experts in the social impact and development space...NOT TO COLLECT CERTIFICATES.   Maximize your experience by:\
1) Asking the instructors / facilitators your burning questions;\
2) Networking with other advocates

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