Blog posts where we summarize an online broadcast (a keynote speech by an academic, politician etc.; a launch of a book, major study or (policy) report), but also of a conference or other Twitter hashtag or of a trending topic in social media and digital networks.
Hello and welcome to my interactive post! As you might know from my introduction post, I am using this blog to share my ideas/opinions about how AI is reshaping healthcare in the Global South. In this post, I am exploring how India is using AI …
Hi again, as mentioned in my introduction post, I’m using this blog to explore my doubts when it comes to the rapid development of big data and its impact on social justice and equality. This time, I’m sharing some reflections after having read UN Habitat …
As a public health professional, I have always been a firm believer and supporter of data driven interventions. This prevents us from spending limited resources on reaching the wrong people. What do I mean by this? Take COVID-19 vaccines for example, if there is a …
Born and raised on a small-scale Swedish farm, I thought I knew what agriculture was. Fetching the cows, harvesting fodder, and even the part using technology – such as handling the milking machines and turning on the manure removers. But apparently, I had no idea. …
Introducing big data from satellite imagery in development contexts. Satellite imagery has become an invaluable source of data that can help improve levels of contextual awareness for international development. Reduced costs and improved quality of imagery collection technology are driving a new means of informing …
