Head of Data and Technology - Chief Digital Office, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Joined October 2011
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17 Oct 2024
ATTENTION: @UNDPDigital Data to Policy Navigator is in 1st place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏 Rally the troops to celebrate now!: celebrate.anthemawards.com/P… #AnthemAwards
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5 Jun 2024
Grateful to Gov. @SakajaJohnson & @CCNairobi for our v productive partnership centered around
leveraging digital transformation & AI to help fast track Nairobi’s attainment of the #GlobalGoals
5 Jun 2024
#Nairobi's future is digital!
From e-Govt to e-Learning, Nairobi is set to become a model for digital transformation.
@UNDP with its first subnational #DigitalReadinessAssessment is supporting @CCNairobi to build a #FutureReady city.
🤝Transforming urban living through tech.
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21 May 2024
Calling all digital #changemakers!
Are you interested in connecting with fellow #digital practitioners from across the @UN? 🇺🇳
Look no further than the UN Digital Community. Opening its doors on May 23rd! bit.ly/JoinUNDC
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6 May 2024
Join us online at the event on leveraging Ethical AI for the SDGs hosted by #KingdomNL, @SLOtoUN & @SAMissionNY. Hear from UNDP, UNESCO, CRAF’d Fund, & Google on achieving the SDGs with ethical AI.
🗓️ Tuesday, May 7
🕒 1.15-2.45 PM (EST)
Stream it here: tinyurl.com/y6mhw26v
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🏅 We won the Bronze @anthemawards for responsible technology!
@UNDP's Digital Development Compass is a tool that gauges the world’s progress on achieving global #DigitalTransformation for a more inclusive future.
Explore it now: go.undp.org/TMnL
#DigitalUNDP
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Digital Public Infrastructure is critical for #DigitalTransformation & a @UNDP priority.
@UNDP_Evaluation consulted 400 people in every region of UNDP operations to identify lessons from our work on digitalization.
The results: go.undp.org/Uxb3v
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31 Jan 2024
.@UNDP's support to establishing & advancing digital identification systems & promoting digital financial services has played a pivotal role in helping countries navigate their #DigitalTransformation journey.
My address to #UNDPEB @UNDP_Evaluation session: undp.org/speeches/undp-suppo…
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24 Jan 2024
AI has the potential to elevate public services & increase efficiencies across sectors - if managed appropriately.
In Sri Lanka, @UNDP launched the AI Readiness Assessment to assess the current AI landscape & provide input into the country’s AI strategy: go.undp.org/jBvp
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21 Dec 2023
📊 Data is a powerful tool that can change the way we do development work.
The Data to Policy Navigator is a new resource by @UNDP @giz_gmbh that supports policymakers via guides, case studies, & an AI chatbot. 🌐📈
Explore the #Data2Policy Navigator: 🔗datatopolicy.org
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21 Dec 2023
💧This year, Tana River County & @UNDPAccLabs harnessed citizen data to tackle water scarcity in Kenya.
Discover our journey with diverse communities, from local herders to the National Drought Management Authority on the #Data2Policy Navigator
👉bit.ly/47VQRiI
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2 Jan 2024
Digitization of drug safety surveillance plays a crucial role for achieving universal health coverage & human security.
W/ thanks to #Japan🇯🇵@UNDP is helping to promote low-cost & accessible digital solutions for Malawi🇲🇼& Ghana🇬🇭
#PartnersAtCore
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31 Dec 2023
🌐A Year of Impact: 2023 Digital Highlights
As we step into 2024, let’s continue to scale what works, form new partnerships and focus on ensuring that #DigitalTransformation is inclusive & leaving no one behind. @UNDP
Thank you to all our donors and collaborators!
#DigitalUNDP
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17 Dec 2023
Digital transformation, including artificial intelligence innovations, must be intentionally inclusive and rights-based to yield meaningful societal impact.
See how we are committed to the ethical and responsible use of #AI to advance the #GlobalGoals. go.undp.org/ywjj
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20 Nov 2023
Calling all digital agencies! We have a global call open for vendors to apply to our LTA (Long Term Agreement). If successful, your company can work w/ a range of @UNDP teams on digital projects.
The deadline for bid submission is Nov 30.
More details: lnkd.in/d66zbrq5
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10 Nov 2023
Civil servants are creating digital public services that are transforming our economies, societies & countries.
We need to support and enable our public sector digital leaders by cultivating a culture of experimentation, learning & sharing. @UNDPDigital undp.org/blog/how-celebratin…
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8 Oct 2023
I am deeply saddened & concerned about the tragic loss of lives in Israel and Gaza in oPT.
@UNDP joins @antonioguterres' call for an immediate end to all hostilities. Every effort must be exhausted to prevent further devastation of lives & livelihoods.
👉go.undp.org/X3pz
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18 Sep 2023
🌐 Introducing “The Universal Safeguards for Digital Public Infrastructure”, a new initiative that shows the commitment to protecting everyone, everywhere and our planet while accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
More info: dpi-safeguards.org/
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16 Sep 2023
🗓️Save the date!
On September 18, @UNDP, @giz_gmbh & @UNOSSC will host a panel on data-informed policymaking and how it can help tackle the polycrisis and achieve the SDGs, including through South-South & Triangular cooperation.
Join us online: bit.ly/3sOPpis
#UNGA
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26 Jul 2023
It doesn’t matter which policy problem you are trying to solve. New data sources can help.
Our Data to Policy Navigator is a new resource developed by @UNDP @giz_gmbh to support policymakers everywhere.
Explore it now➡️go.undp.org/29Tw
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Mark your calendar! Join us this week at the #AIforGood Global Summit in Geneva.
@UNDP's @Robert_Opp together with other global leaders and stakeholders will explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for addressing global challenges. Register: go.undp.org/1puK
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