A partnership between international organizations and companies, created to facilitate the use of third-party data in research and international development.
At Development Data Partnership Day 2026, SDGs Today joined leaders at the intersection of data, tech & humanitarian development. The Partnership unlocks private-sector data for faster insights for a data-driven, collaborative, AI-enabled future.
Nearly 18% of public institutions in Jamaica lacked fixed broadband connectivity. With support from @Speedtest, a project by @the_IDB & @ITU provides insights to identify cost-effective solutions to improve internet access for schools across Jamaica. datapartnership.org/updates/…
Reliable internet access is essential for quality education. With @Speedtest’s support, @the_IDB and @ITU analyzed connectivity gaps in Jamaica and found 236 schools lacked fixed broadband access, while 4G/3G networks could help improve connectivity. datapartnership.org/updates/…
Should #poverty be measured using income or consumption data? What about household economies of scale?
By making methodological choices visible and comparable, our PIP Innovation Hub strengthens the evidence base for poverty analysis.
See how: wrld.bg/LCyf50YR9uh
Across Latin America, digital transformation is unfolding in different ways. Using @LinkedIn data, a World Bank study shows that some countries recorded stronger growth in digital skills while several others exhibited specific digital skills. datapartnership.org/updates/…
Digital transformation is reshaping Latin America. Using @LinkedIn data, a World Bank study found that on average digital skills accounted for only 6% of total skills, with their largest growth observed in Chile, Colombia, and Peru. datapartnership.org/updates/…
A World Bank study used @waze data to analyze mobility patterns during COVID-19 curfews, showing that fewer crashes during curfew hours were offset by increases beforehand as drivers rushed home, highlighting the value of data for policy insights.
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A World Bank study using @waze data found that while COVID-19 curfews in Nairobi reduced crashes during restricted hours, crashes increased beforehand as drivers rushed home, highlighting unintended policy effects. datapartnership.org/updates/…
Leveraging @LinkedIn data, a World Bank study analyzed cross-border mobility of high-skilled digital talent, uncovering patterns of inflows and outflows that inform discussions on brain drain and brain gain.
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As digital & AI skills reshape labor markets, high-skilled digital talent is becoming more mobile across borders. Using @LinkedIn data, a @WorldBank analysis highlights sharp imbalances in talent inflows and outflows.
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The @WBGPubs Spring 2026 Catalog is here! 🌸📖
From the newly released Women, Business and the Law 2026 report to the forthcoming The Return Imperative and Why Labor Informality Persists, explore the key titles defining this season’s #development agenda: wrld.bg/yC0y50Yn0VQ
A key lesson from the @WorldBankGroup’s new Statistical Performance Indicators update?
The biggest differences between high- and low-income countries boil down to the basics: census, household survey, civil registration, and administrative data.
More: wrld.bg/CCYB50YiWNB
Flood hazards are a growing threat to road infrastructure in countries like Costa Rica. @the_IDB used @JBAConsulting data and hydrological, hydraulic, and geospatial analyses to identify flood-prone road segments. datapartnership.org/updates/…
To strengthen road resilience in Costa Rica, @the_IDB mapped flood hazards along the Bernardo Soto–Florencia section of National Route 35. Using @JBAConsulting data, the analysis identified flood-prone segments to inform resilient infrastructure design. datapartnership.org/updates/…
Higher-income countries import nutritious foods from more diverse partners. Many low-income and fragile countries depend on just one or two suppliers—especially for fruits and vegetables.
See why diversification matters for nutrition resilience. wrld.bg/TA6k50Y5Y2J
Data can help advance women’s careers. @BIDInvest uses aggregated @LinkedIn data from 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to track women’s career progression toward leadership. datapartnership.org/updates/…
While it’s well documented that women face barriers to career advancement, identifying when participation declines remains a key challenge. A collaboration between @BIDInvest and @LinkedIn uses labour-market data to identify where declines occur.
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