Open Data for Africa
Open Data for Africa is an initiative led by African Development Bank aimed at significantly improving data management and dissemination in Africa. The initiative will also significantly revolutionize data management and dissemination in Africa, and reposition the continent for more effective participation in the global information economy.
Global Health Analyst
The portal was developed for the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), an independent research center identifying the best strategies to build a healthier world. By measuring health, tracking program performance, finding ways to maximize health system impact, and developing innovative measurement systems, IHME provides a foundation for informed decision-making that ultimately will lead to better health for people worldwide. Published in seven papers in the Lancet in December 2012, it is the most comprehensive review of health outcomes data to date. The dataset contains over 20M time series of data.
Global Information & Communication Technology Navigator
The Global Information & Communication Technology Navigator produced by IHS Economics is the most detailed IT and Communication spending data ever assembled. The data is created through a rigorous process utilizing primary and secondary research to feed an innovative quantitative model. Knoema provides data visualization and dissemination platform for the project.
SelectMetros.com
“Select Metros” an online tool that allows users to compare how the Greater Philadelphia region stacks up against other large metropolitan areas. Between metro areas, users can compare data on employment, population, housing affordability, median home prices, racial diversity, income, transit use, labor force and much more. This tool includes functionality that allows users to upload their own data, mash their data sets with the data Select has made available and create highly visual content to express their opinions on different social and economic variables.
GRDSdata
GRDSdata is one of the leading sources of global industry information. This interactive platform provides unlimited and immediate access to invaluable industry data from across more than 100 industries and 100 countries.