
DataCities Initiative
@datacitiesug
We are on a mission to work with the new city authorities in Fort Portal and Jinja to develop a project that uses data and evidence to support decision making.
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https://datacities.ug 18-01-2024 08:20:13
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#whatwearereading Cities are on the frontline of the air pollution crisis, with urban populations growing, clean air is a public health. This piece by Clean Air Fund explores how better mobility and planning can clear the air : cleanairfund.org/theme/cities/ #CleanAir #SmartCities


π§#NowPlaying π¦π¦ββ¬π¦ π¦’π¦πͺΊπͺΉπ¦π Weβre currently listening to Why Uganda πΊπ¬ is Africaβs best #birding paradise, seen through the eyes of renowned travel writer Philip Briggs. πͺποΈ sites.libsyn.com/453615/TheEastβ¦ πThis is Episode 9 of The East Africa Travel Podcast, hosted by



#WhatWeAreReading Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, we dive into an insightful UN Development article on waste that is hiding in plain sight and why #cities need to rethink how they handle it. Read full article: π stories.undp.org/hiding-in-plaiβ¦ #WasteManagement #WED2025

βBy 2040, plastic leakage to the environment is predicted to grow 50%,β warns UNEP's Inger Andersen. But it doesnβt have to be this way. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, she urges unity to rethink how we make, use & reuse plastics, as the π works on a #PlasticsTreaty to






In todayβs #DidYouKnow segment, we spotlight a global study by UN-Habitat on how cities are using #AI to shape smarter, and fairer urban systems. Curious about the impact of #AIforGood in cities? Read the full report here: shorturl.at/4iKkD #UrbanData


We are excited to partner with Fort Portal City Marathon to bring data-driven energy to FORT PORTAL TOURISM CITYβs biggest race! From smarter planning to tech-enabled experiences, we're here to make every step count. Letβs run the future together. πͺ #ARunInParadise #tourism


Very excited to have DataCities Initiative on board and the Fort Portal City Marathon on July 19th will use insights on runner health, tourism patterns, vendor impact & citizen feedback to shape a smarter, safer, and more inclusive experience. Lets all register fortcitymarathon.com/registration
