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The Rash that Cost $1538
BlogSustainable Development
January 4, 2023

The Rash that Cost $1538

The US spent $4.3 trillion on health care in 2021, which accounted for about 18% of GDP. Life expectancy today is at its lowest in 25 years. Health outcomes have clearly not matched the spending. What gives? Hawkai Data takes a deep dive into 50 years of health care data…
Hawkai Data
Bangalore Floods – A Call for Open Data
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September 29, 2022

Bangalore Floods – A Call for Open Data

A few days of rains in the first week of September and India’s IT capital, Bangalore, got the attention of the international media. The Wall Street Journal headline read – India’s Silicon Valley Flooded by Rains, Exposing Infrastructure Woes. BBC was more dramatic – Boats and tractors replace cars in…
Ranjit John
Towards Zero Hunger
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August 2, 2022

Towards Zero Hunger

Is the planet on track to meet SDG 2? Are countries measuring and tracking these goals consistently? Read how a facility-based data collection, process, and tools allows for a simple and cost-effective model to track status and distance to target.
Ranjit John
SDG Awards Blog Graphic Updated
BlogSustainable Development
June 2, 2022

The Kericho Pilot

Cities Navigator has been nominated for the UN SDG Action Award (https://lnkd.in/dQZSczU) under the Connect category. The Kericho Pilot connected diverse partners, bridged the gap between citizens and institutions, improved data literacy, and flipped the script on baselining and measuring Sustainable Development Goals. Watch the video to learn more.
Anju John
Measuring SDG Progress
BlogSustainable Development
March 28, 2022

Measuring SDG Progress

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) provides a shared aspirational blueprint for achieving economic prosperity for all nations and a sustainable future for the planet. There are 17 goals that recognize that ensuring economic prosperity and preserving the environment starts with removing inequities, creating opportunities, and making sure that…
Ranjit John