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The Data Revolution. Molly Elgin- Cossart Senior Fellow, New York University Center on International Cooperation. @MollyElginCossa #dataNow #post2015. High Level Panel on Post 2015. Leave No One Behind. ~ 50 million unregistered births (in 2009).
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The Data Revolution Molly Elgin-Cossart Senior Fellow, New York University Center on International Cooperation
~ 50 million unregistered births (in 2009)
70+ countries don’t report women’s wages (non-agricultural)
we don’t need to wait we can’t wait
1 use evidence for decision-making better transparency and accountability 2
a partnership Government statistical offices CSOs Private sector Foundations International organizations
principles 1 focus on people unlock value drive innovative solutions champion localization channel resources 2 3 4 5
we need a baseline in place by Jan 2016 first steps: • Fill critical data gaps • demand for open data
join the revolution • demand accountability • ask about impact • learn from ongoing programs & projects • engage with citizens & communities • promote localization
Molly Elgin-Cossart NYU Center on International Cooperation email: mec16@nyu.edu twitter: @MollyElginCossa