Launch of the GSMA Big Data for Social Good Initiative in partnership with the United Nations Foundation
On 27th February, during the World Mobile World Congress, the GSMA launched the “Big Data for Social Good” initiative, which will leverage mobile operators’ big data capabilities to address humanitarian crises, including epidemics and natural disasters. The programme is being launched with 16 of the world’s leading mobile operators.
The United Nations Foundation is a supporting partner, providing coordination and integration with the broader ecosystem, including organisations such as Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD) and the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL).
In addition, GMSA has published the report “State of Mobile Data for Social Good” outlining the value of harnessing mobile data for social good and providing an analysis of the gaps. Its aim is to survey the landscape today, assess the current barriers to scale, and make recommendations for a way forward. To read the full report click here
