About UN Global Pulse
UN Global Pulse works through a network of labs to accelerate the discovery, development, and responsible use of big data and artificial intelligence innovations and policies for sustainable development, humanitarian action, and peace.Activities by UN Global Pulse
Understanding population movement related to COVID-19 border closures
Latin America and the Caribbean BrazilVenezuelaThis project aims to calculate and anticipate the number of displaced persons crossing the Brazil-Venezuela border to understand their need for humanitarian support. It consists of a queue modeling tool, a nowcasting effort using big data, and predictive models for forecasting future movements.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsSpotlight Initiative – Mining Gender Perceptions from Public Radio Discussions
Africa UgandaThis project uses an AI-powered public radio social listening tool to mine data on perceptions around Gender Based Violence (GBV), Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), Harmful Practices (HP), Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), and Violence Against Children (VAC). The data provides insights for timely and targeted interventions. Radio remains the most popular source of information in Uganda, used by different people irrespective of their demographics. Radio shows allow two-way communication between radio studios and people in the community through call-ins, making them a rich representation of the people that are digitally marginalized.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsData Science Cell subgroup – situational awareness
Global Not ApplicableThis subgroup of the Data Science Cell is looking at understanding and developing data science methods for improved situational awareness during a crisis. The goal is to produce a literature review of current methods, analyze gaps, and develop new methods.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeDeveloping Ethical AI Frameworks and Data Exchanges for Uganda and Ghana
Africa UgandaGhanaUNGP has been supporting the Governments of Ghana and Uganda on developing solutions to address two issues: access to data and ethical rules for emerging technologies. This support has led to the development of a Roadmap for an Ethical AI Framework and a Roadmap for the development of Community-Centric Data Exchanges for each country.
Activity Type Policy/Regulatory GuidanceTechnical assistance