News about open_data on 2021-11-26

African data centre initiative to kick off in Lagos and Durban
Africa is one of the world’s biggest data centres, with a growing number of companies developing their facilities across the continent, according to the BBC's Africa business editor Larry Madowo. These are some of those which have been involved in the development.
Source: developingtelecoms.com
Published on 2021-11-26

Cybersecurity gaps still major problem for cities
There are serious gaps between cities and institutions over cybersecurity, according to two major leading financial advisers and a global advisory group - including the World Economic Forum and the Deloitte group, researchers have warned against the risks.
Source: miragenews.com
Published on 2021-11-26

Does the Future of Air Quality Monitoring Start Indoors ?
Environmental monitoring is a key part of the UK's renewable energy industry, according to the company behind the environmental monitoring project AZo sensors. Welcome to South Coast Science, we speak to its former sales director, David Johnson, who has been involved in the industry for more than 20 years.
Source: azosensors.com
Published on 2021-11-26

Globe At Home new HomeSHARE Promo aims to keep the whole family connected – Manila Bulletin
When Tatay and Bunso, two of their children, decided to work at home, now they can now choose between being able to share data with other households using Globe At Home app. Since now, a new offering has been launched.
Source: mb.com.ph
Published on 2021-11-26

Politique daccès à linformation de lUNESCO
A request to submit a petition which could see the identity of the victims of coronavirus has been rejected by the administrators following their complaints about abuse of rights in the UK. However, it was not allowed to respond.
Source: fr.unesco.org
Published on 2021-11-26

Relationship between noise complaints and urban density across cities of different levels of density : a crowd - sourced big data analysis
Noise complaints are a significant factor in urban density across cities, according to research by the University of Cambridge. The BBC's Lucy McWilliams looks at the evidence. Why? Where does noise affect urban levels?
Source: thelancet.com
Published on 2021-11-26

The pandemic is deeply affecting many people with eating disorders
Changes in eating habits are no joke, according to a new report from the JAMA Network Open. The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different people from around the world, from across the US to the UK, and their health experts.
Source: statnews.com
Published on 2021-11-26

Transforming Africa agrifood systems requires coordinated policies across sectors
The world’s biggest agricultural organisation has called on the African Union to strengthen its efforts towards ending hunger in Africa by 2025, including building resilient food systems aimed at ending to hungry people in the continent. FAO says it is “exciting time for Africa”.
Source: miragenews.com
Published on 2021-11-26

UNESCO - United Nations Educational ,[...] ( via Public ) / How citizens can engage in educational planning and policy
In our series of letters from African journalists, Paul Maassen, chief, Country Support, Open Government Partnership (OGP), and the International Institute of Education (IIEP) have told us how to promote open government as a promising model for integrity planning in education.
Source: publicnow.com
Published on 2021-11-26

University of Bradford awarded coveted Queen Anniversary Prize
The University of Bradford has been awarded a national accolade for its achievements in the heritage of the city centre and its links with the local economy. These are among the projects which will be given the go-ahead by the Royal Jubilee.
Source: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-26

Unli call and text plus more online fun and connectivity with the newly upgraded TNT SurfSaya
Welcome to a new generation of mobile subscribers, especially for those who subscribe to P20, one of their biggest updates on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Instagram - we’re all ready to get more access to the content.
Source: bandera.inquirer.net
Published on 2021-11-26

Why embracing messy data can help us make better policy
A new report on the civil society data gap has been published by economist Ed Humpherson. But what does it mean for the social sector, and how could they fill the holes in our knowledge, asks Tom de Castella, editor of the BBC’s Economist Intelligence Unit.
Source: civilserviceworld.com
Published on 2021-11-26

Wind buoy in B . C . waters could help coastal communities switch to renewable power –
Scientists are developing a wind buoy to encourage communities to switch to wind power in the oceans where they live, according to the University of Southern California (UVic) in Cardiff, County Durham, and the Isle of Man.
Source: martlet.ca
Published on 2021-11-26