Data is revolutionizing humanitarian crisis response, explains @MelindaBohannon.
Here's how data is creating a game-changing ability to anticipate where a conflict or crisis is likely to break out:
https://t.co/Q6APec780u
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everyone is trying to come up with a copy of twitter when we actually want a copy of 2007-2012 niche hobby blogs with a Google RSS reader that aggregated them into one feed
OPPORTUNITY - Senior Research Fellow secondment to @FCDOGovUK, in:
- political economy of water
- politics & governance
- conflict
- economic devt
- women & girls
- climate resilient ag & food
- global health
- big data, AI
- critical minerals, supply chains
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“…..Conflict prevention is as important as ever…”
That’s why we’re pleased to be investing in and shaping the UN’s peacebuilding efforts. @UNPeacebuilding@UKUN_NewYork
Good to see @UCDP 2022 data, sad to see what it shows:
- 98% increase in fatalities from 2021
- Ethiopia and Ukraine deadliest: more "died in those two conflicts in 2022 than in the whole world the year before"
- 7 other wars, 55 smaller conflicts
https://t.co/yNu5rahKC5
📢#Funding opportunity. Please share
@FCDOGovuk invites proposals by 23 June to deliver Knowledge for Development & Diplomacy (K4D2). This programme will expand decision-makers’ access to demand-led, rapid-turnaround evidence
ℹ️ Guidance & how to apply
https://t.co/HKNW10CxIX
Continued indiscriminate violence & shelling in Las Anod has led to hospitals being hit & MSF suspending operations. Humanitarian actors are working to provide lifesaving assistance. All sides must ensure they are able to do so with unfettered access & safe space to operate
"One lesson that past oil shocks teach is that the wake-up call they bring is normally heeded ... This is a gun with significant recoil, not least at a time when the world is already preparing to move to cleaner energy."
https://t.co/CqY3fT4ezB