Wednesday, 22 February 2023

How are data shaping the world and what are the risks?

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February 22nd 2023
Perspectives
Inform your discussions and decisions this week: as it becomes increasingly prominent, this issue explores how data are influencing the way we live and work.

Explore how data may reduce health inequalities, understand the need to harness data's potential—while also addressing its risks—and learn why information is essential in our fight against marine pollution. You can also find out which countries are at the forefront of digital adoption.
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The digitalisation of health systems has improved efficiency in the delivery of care, but it has also exposed various inequities. Understand how digital health can create effective care for all and assess why the accurate, responsible and safe collection of data is critical for the digital ecosystem.
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Advanced analytics | blog
Behind the data: 10 things that will matter this year
Our advanced analytics team uses economic and data-science techniques to answer important global questions. Explore ten topics that are on the minds of our experts.
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Innovation and technology | report
The future of Europe's data economy
Discover the opportunities data present, while considering the risks of an open ecosystem—including privacy breaches, cyber-security threats and data overload.
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Sustainability | blog
Investing in ocean data and IOT
In this guest blog, Larsen Mettler, managing director at S2G Ventures, examines why data are crucial to ocean investment success.
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Technology and innovation | report
The Intelligent Transformation Index
Examine why business adoption rates of digital intelligence are increasing in major world economies.
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Sustainability | survey
The ocean pollution data gap
Scientists believe that pollution severely affects ocean health, but more data about marine pollution are needed to confirm this. Join the conversation to close the evidence gap.
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