This tip sheet offers a set of recommended actions for data security in operational data management. The actions should be implemented in-line with relevant institutional mandates, policies, and legal and regulatory frameworks. Tip Sheet on Data Security in Operational Data Management ..read more

We had a fantastic time welcoming partners to our first-ever Humanitarian Data Forum in The Hague from 12-14 June 2024. The event marked 10 years of the HDX platform and was a chance to reconnect with our wonderful data community. Over 160 people from 42 countries came together to collectively shape the future of humanitarian data, representing UN agencies, local and global NGOs, governments, the private sector and academia. The event was supported by the Complex Risk Analytics Fund. The programme was shaped around four themes: strengthening our data ecosystem; integrating advanced analysis ..read more

The HDX Humanitarian API (HAPI) is a way to access standardized indicators from multiple sources to automate workflows and visualizations. We created HDX HAPI following requests from users to be able to access key indicators from multiple sources through one API. Although HDX has an existing API for the data catalogue (through CKAN), it only supports interaction with metadata. HDX HAPI enables direct access to the data itself. The initial scope of our beta release includes 44 indicators from nine data contributors covering 25 humanitarian operations. To dive straight in, visit our dedicated HD ..read more

HDX Signals is a new product that monitors key datasets and generates automated emails when significant, negative changes are detected. We originally developed Signals in collaboration with our colleagues at the UN Central Emergency Response Fund to help them monitor global trends and situations of concern. After a year of testing and improvement, we are making the product available publicly so that anyone can sign up to receive the alerts.  The 2024 Global Humanitarian Overview covers humanitarian needs and response in 71 affected countries, with over 300 million people in need. Numerou ..read more

Breaking the Cycle of Negative Coping Strategies: Lessons from Anticipatory Action in Niger 2022 ..read more

From Feedback to Action in the Central African Republic Kate Katch ..read more

From Feedback to Action: Enabling a Collective Response in CAR ..read more

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Vacancy: Programme Management Officer - Apply by 27 June! Centre Team ..read more

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