Addressing Urbanization and Climate Change in the Maldives through Data-Driven Policy and Planning
UNDP Maldives, in partnership with Housing Development Corporation Ltd. (HDC), developed a citizen-centred liveability index for Hulhumalé (the artificial island developed next to the island of Male’ to accommodate the growth of the capital city) to assess and improve urban living conditions.
Adaptation to Climate Change in Development Planning in Bangladesh
Bangladesh, with a land area of 14,570 square kilometres, is a vast delta. It possesses a distinctive natural resource base with approximately 80% of its land comprising flood plains and wetlands adorned by more than 7,000 rivers. See how Bangladesh is harnessing data for climate adaptation.
Understanding Policy Effectiveness Using New Data Sources – Lessons Learned from COVID-19 in Maharashtra
Explore how the impact of policies introduced in response to COVID-19 has been monitored, and how private sector data can improve evidence-based decision-making when more conventional data is not available in real-time.
The Power of Open-Access Data to Mitigate Flooding in Indonesia
Discover a bottom-up and participatory approach taken in mapping lakes, illustrating the great potential for involving citizens in tackling global problems such as flood mitigation.
Using Online Job Vacancy Data for More Evidence-Informed Labour Policies in Vietnam
Discover how the combination of new data sources with existing administrative and census data allows for a more comprehensive picture of current labour market dynamics leading to more targeted policies.
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