News about open_data on 2022-06-27

Dissent over EACOP should not be hostile
In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu reflects on the challenges facing the East African crude oil project in Uganda, which has created a rift between civil society and those opposed to the project, writes the BBC.
Source: monitor.co.ug
Published on 2022-06-27

DoubleVerify Launches New Carbon Emissions Measurement Offering Powered By Scope3
Advertising giant Double verif has announced an exclusive partnership with a new carbon footprint measurement system for advertising entities seeking to make business decisions about their carbon-related emissions. These are the latest steps to tackle the issue.
Source: pollutiononline.com
Published on 2022-06-27

EU : Ensure transparency of company ownership
Companies and Company Ownership Data is a key part of the European Union's new rules, which could be published without the names of companies owners, legal representatives and beneficial holders. Here is what we learned about the issue.
Source: article19.org
Published on 2022-06-27

France Central Bank Officer Praises the Potential of Open Finance | Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
The European Union’s revised Payment Services Directive has significantly increased competition in the banking industry, according to new figures from the European Commission. These regulations have been published in France, France and Scotland, but are they a success?
Source: fintechnews.ch
Published on 2022-06-27

Measures for Justice and the Center for Open Data Enterprise Release Report on Data for Equity in Policing
A new report has revealed a growing need for data-driven approaches to improve police performance in the United States, which is being considered by civil society and advocates for racial equity in policing. Why is it so important?
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2022-06-27

MG ( Ret ) James Boe Young Joins the Equitus Board of Directors
This is a full transcript of the latest announcement from Equitus - the board of directors of army innovation and innovation in the Gulf of Mexico. Here's what we learned about the new chief of staff and former Army Major General Boe Young.
Source: itnewsonline.com
Published on 2022-06-27

PRC Advances Implementation of its Data Initiatives Through Education
The US Postal Regulatory Commission has launched a series of training sessions to bolster its work in establishing data governance processes and standards. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different analysts from around the world and across the country.
Source: whattheythink.com
Published on 2022-06-27

The 3 Most Popular Data Engineering Tools are MongoDB , Tableau , and Kubernetes , New Study by Dattell Finds
The popularity of data engineering tools in the United States has fallen significantly over the past five years, according to a new study published by the Department for Data Engineering and Industrial Development (Dattell) and the Institute for Technology (MIT) in Northern Ireland.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-06-27

Ukraine war could increase production of illegal drugs , says UN
In our series of letters from African journalists, journalist and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at how illegal drugs are produced in conflict-ridden areas of the Middle East and Southeast Asia, a report suggests. Why is this story matter?
Source: newsbytesapp.com
Published on 2022-06-27

World Bank Calls On Ghana To Develop Its Data Infrastructure and Skills
Ghana’s data governance framework remains to be strengthened, according to a new report from the World Bank which has been published in the New York Times on Wednesday. Another report has revealed that efforts to improve access to data are being made to the economy.
Source: newsghana.com.gh
Published on 2022-06-27

World First Open Database of Environmental DNA Big Data Opens | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
A new database of fish biodiversity has opened in Japan, which reveals the types and distribution of living organisms that exist from a bucket of water. The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different scientists from around the world and beyond.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2022-06-27