Latin America and the Caribbean contribute 11% of the value of world food production and possess 24% of the arable land in the world. Open data is a powerful source of information that can help in making decisions and formulating policies to foster the development of the agricultural sector, and consequently to help improve productivity in the region. The governments in the … [Read more...] about How does open data help the agricultural sector?
Learning on the Go: the In-Action Review
Leer blogpost en español By Micha Van Waesberghe from the Knowledge and Learning Department at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Knowledge sharing and learning from our experience is already a natural part of our lives. We do it at home, with our friends and family, or sitting around a campfire sharing stories. We do it because it works. Now, when you think about … [Read more...] about Learning on the Go: the In-Action Review
The Inter-American Development Bank launches its first MOOC in English: Project Management Techniques for Development Professionals
Conoce sobre la versión en español de este MOOC aquí. By Claudia Useche from the Knowledge and Learning Department at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) This April 26, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will launch a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): Project Management Techniques for Development Professionals, on the IDBx platform. It purposes is to … [Read more...] about The Inter-American Development Bank launches its first MOOC in English: Project Management Techniques for Development Professionals
3 new ways to explore the IDB’s Open Data Portal
Happy Open Data Day! All over the world this Saturday, March 5th, people will be celebrating another iteration of the largest hackathon on Earth. Here at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we’re celebrating the occasion by launching three special enhancements to our open data portal, “Numbers for Development”. Nearly a year ago, the IDB launched its open data portal, … [Read more...] about 3 new ways to explore the IDB’s Open Data Portal
New case studies showing Open Data’s Impact
Despite global commitments to and increasing enthusiasm for open data, little is actually known about its use and impact. What kinds of social and economic transformation has open data brought about, and what is its future potential? How—and under what circumstances—has it been most effective? How have open data practitioners mitigated risks and maximized social good? The … [Read more...] about New case studies showing Open Data’s Impact