Mapping big data for development and the global goals : final technical report

Annexes catalogued separatelyThe opportunity of big data for development (BD4D) applied to sustainable development goals (SDGs) lies in leveraging new/non-traditional data sources and techniques. The popularity of BD4D underscores the importance of multi-disciplinary engagement in order to address developmental issues using data science while being mindful of privacy and legal issues. As such, this research conducts a preliminary assessment of the BD4D landscape with a focus on the global south. The associated mapping exercise documents activities related to big data in terms of actors, organizations, regions, domain trends and research gaps