A World Bank study using Veraset data highlights discrepancies between planned & actual land use in Amman. To improve urban planning, it suggests, for instance, regularly updating land use plans based on real activity patterns, not just projections. datapartnership.org/updates/bridgi…

Join us for #PartnershipDay2025! Immerse yourself in insightful discussions with experts from tech companies and international organizations. Don’t miss out—register to watch the event live here: datapartnership.org/updates/partne…

The #PartnershipDay2025 is here! Join us to explore how private-public data collaborations fuel public good and create lasting impact. Register to watch the event live here: datapartnership.org/updates/partne…

The May 2025 edition of the World Bank’s Regional Jobs Update provides new insights into the barriers to the creation of more and better jobs across #LatinAmerica. 🌎 Find 8 key findings with #dataviz in our new #DataBlog: wrld.bg/rAkp50WggIm

The rapid rise of mobile internet connectivity has significant economic & social impacts. Learn how Asian Development Bank utilized Speedtest by Ookla data to study the relationship between internet quality & household wealth. datapartnership.org/updates/mobile…

Leveraging JBA Consulting data, Asian Development Bank found that lower-income groups tend to live in areas vulnerable to flooding, while higher-income groups generally reside in safer, flood-resilient zones. datapartnership.org/updates/mappin…

Using Planet data, a study by The World Bank highlighted a significant decline in tea yields in Sri Lanka, attributed to a ban on fertilizer imports. Read more: datapartnership.org/updates/levera…

.International Energy Agency used LinkedIn data to study gender differences in skills in the energy sector. This project was presented at #PartnershipDay2025. Learn more: datapartnership.org/updates/examin…

According to International Energy Agency, on LinkedIn women in Europe's utilities sector mainly report soft skills and software proficiency, while men more often list renewable energy skills. More findings were shared at #PartnershipDay2025. datapartnership.org/updates/examin…

The World Bank Group’s 2025-2026 country income classifications are out! These classifications not only reflect a country’s development status but also shape access to development aid and concessional financing. Watch this video to see what’s changed! 👉 wrld.bg/62cX50WAQC5

The job market is changing quickly with digital shifts, but some countries still struggle. LinkedIn data revealed skills gaps in Costa Rica and Panama, especially in AI and digital literacy. These insights can guide targeted upskilling. datapartnership.org/updates/buildi…

.International Energy Agency leveraged LinkedIn data and found gaps in skills reported by men and women in the energy sector. Find out more: datapartnership.org/updates/buildi…

What would be the economic impact of reducing transportation time in Africa? How much would the continent's GDP and trade grow after implementing it? 🌍 📰 Find the answers in our policy paper on trade and infrastructure integration in Africa: wrld.bg/WJjc50WLiE6

Seven charts reveal how rural-urban infrastructure gaps reflect deeper inequalities. From water access to power and clean cooking, data show that investing in rural services is one of the fastest ways to reduce poverty and improve lives. ➡️ wrld.bg/SJEO50WOcsp

Digital infrastructure is vital for e-health, especially in low-income countries. Using Speedtest by Ookla data, the World Bank analyzed which services could be enabled in which area—helping improve e-health accessibility for all. More: datapartnership.org/updates/enhanc…

During crises like pandemics, accessing a doctor is hard. The World Bank analyzed Speedtest by Ookla data to study internet stability in low-income countries. This helps identify e-health services like teleconsultations to assist those in need. More: datapartnership.org/updates/enhanc…

Survey upgrades reshape global poverty estimates, as data revisions matter for how we track progress. 📈 Poverty line rises from $2.15 to $3.00 ⬆️ Extreme poor by 125M 🌍 Poverty shifts from South Asia to Sub-Saharan Africa More in our working paper: wrld.bg/2XMu50WTnc5

On today’s #SouthSouthCooperation Day (Sep 12), we celebrate how data is making an impact across the Global South. Discover how our data projects turn insights into public goods: datapartnership.org/updates/data-f…

To improve transport planning in #Ecuador, policymakers need timely travel data. Using Mapbox, Outlogic, and waze data, the World Bank helped the country update its transport model with detailed road supply and travel demand inputs. datapartnership.org/updates/levera…

Traditional surveys to track traffic in Ecuador are costly and time-consuming. To solve this, the World Bank used Mapbox, Outlogic & waze data to help build an updated, data-driven transport model. datapartnership.org/updates/levera…