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What's New in DevInfo 7? Part VI: Using and Sharing Visualizations (8 February 2013)
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With DevInfo 7, users can easily search for data, generate visualizations, and customize them accordingly. The tables/graphs/maps can then be downloaded and included in powerpoint presentations, official organizational reports, and in the classroom. |
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What's New in DevInfo 7.0? Part V: SDMX Subscriptions (7 February 2013)
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The new DevInfo 7.0 incorporates SDMX so that socioeconomic data from developing and developed countries can be exchanged in the same manner. Although only a handful of National Statistical Offices have begun registering data, the day will come when most, if not all, NSOs are easily able to make their country-level data transparent and accessible to the rest of the world. |
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CensusInfo India 2011: Interactive Tool to Access Latest India Census Housing Data (26 December 2012)
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On December 17, 2012, the latest census data on Houses, Household Amenities and Assets was launched through CensusInfo India jointly by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India - Dr. C. Chandramouli, the Country Representative of UNFPA - Ms Frederika Meijer, the Country Representative of UN Women - Ms Anne Stenhammer and the Chief of Social Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of UNICEF - Mr Joaquin Gonzalez-Aleman in a function organized at Hotel LaLiT, New Delhi. |
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What's New in DevInfo 7? Part IV: Telling a Story with Data Visualizations (20 December 2012)
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One of the most powerful features of DevInfo, even since the very first version, has been its ability to generate accessible and customizable visualizations from complex datasets. Tables, graphs and maps make it easier for development actors to discern trends and discrepancies over time and across geographic locations. They are also key tools to bolster advocacy and dissemination efforts by infusing data with significance. |
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DevInfo 7.0 Launches in Asia-Pacific Region (Bangkok, Thailand) (19 December 2012)
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Delegates to the Third Session of the Committee on Statistics of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific were treated during the opening day of the meeting to a dynamic and interactive launch event for DevInfo 7.0. |
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What’s New in DevInfo 7? Part III: Quick Data Search (19 December 2012)
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The new Quick Data Search feature allows users in a hurry to type in keywords and to automatically find the list of available indicators or areas containing that keyword via a drop-down menu. |
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What's New in DevInfo 7? Part II: Catalog (18 December 2012)
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The new catalog section in DevInfo 7 allows users to easily navigate through available DevInfo adaptations by geographic location, as well as by version of the software. |
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What's New in DevInfo 7.0? Part I: My Data
(07 November 2012)
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One of the most talked-about features in DevInfo 7.0 is the new My Data, which allows users to upload data from their own files or to simply copy/paste their data in order to instantly generate powerful visualizations. |
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DevInfo 7.0 Launched at the 4th OECD World Forum
(19 October 2012)
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Ashok Hotel, New Delhi (18 October, 2012). A population of more than 7 billion and an increasing number of global challenges means that data-driven decision making is more important than ever before. Since 1992, DevInfo has grown to be the leading system for organizing, storing, and presenting socio-economic data in a uniform way to facilitate information sharing. |
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Infoni?ez.mx Interactive Dashboard Released Online
(27 September 2012)
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Keeping track of the latest data on key children’s rights in Mexico is now possible through a new interactive dashboard launching today. The tool has several panels, all downloadable and user-friendly, and is updated in near real-time so that regular visitors can regularly learn something new on the site. |
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A Promise Renewed Dashboard Launched (17 September 2012)
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The technology and know-how are available to scale up child survival commitments in an effort to end all preventable child deaths. With
A Promise Renewed, the nations of the world have renewed a promise to give all children a fair opportunity to survive and thrive. |
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Libya: Drawing on Dubai Experience to Build a New Libya (5 September 2012)
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The liberation of Libya was celebrated in October 2011, promising a new era of freedom and transparency in that country. As its new leaders looked for ways to facilitate open access to national information, they decided to learn from the experiences of other countries in the region. |
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Algeria Launches National Searchable Database on Human Development (07 May 2012)
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For the first time in Algerian history, the Ministry of Statistics is making available to anyone with an Internet connection a national searchable socio-economic database covering various key sectors, including health, education, economy, environment and gender. |
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Number of Documented DevInfo Adaptations Exceeds 400
(30 March 2012)
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The number of documented DevInfo adaptations across the globe has now exceeded 400, according to data maintained by the DevInfo Support Group. This number includes global, regional, national and sub-national adaptations, spanning 124 countries and 14 regions. |
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Rwanda Releases Updated National Socio-economic Database
(13 March 2012)
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The National Institute of Statistics Rwanda has recently released an updated version of the DevInfoRwanda database, which is an adaptation of the DevInfo database system endorsed by the United Nations to monitor achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and other national priorities. |
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EmergencyInfo Available to Support Rapid Data Capture (28 February 2012)
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EmergencyInfo is a powerful tool for rapid data capture used to support data collection efforts during emergency situations. Built on DevInfo database technology, the EmergencyInfo suite of tools helps bridge information gaps following emergencies by enabling rapid data collection, monitoring, and quick preparation of situation reports. |
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DevInfo Dashboards Now Available in Web Gallery (28 February 2012)
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The Global DevInfo Initiative has made available a collection of DevInfo dashboards for ?exploration, research, analysis and decision-making in a new web gallery. DevInfo dashboards enable complex data sets to be presented in a standard, focused format, making large volumes of data easier to understand, interpret and act on. |
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DevInfo Initiative Announces Call for DevInfo 7.0 Beta Testers
(17 February 2012)
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The Global DevInfo Initiative remains on track to launch a new version of the DevInfo database system - DevInfo 7.0 - in mid-2012. DevInfo 7.0 will be a cross-browser compatible web application harnessing the latest advancements in information technology, Internet connectivity, and data visualization. |
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DevInfo Webinar 2012: Preview of DevInfo 7.0 (02 February 2012)
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On Tuesday, 7 February 2012 the DevInfo initiative is hosting a live webinar to update viewers on the latest version of DevInfo and the year ahead. DevInfo 7.0 harnesses the latest advancements in information technology, data visualization, statistical standards and Internet connectivity. |
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Visit to Russia Generates Increased Momentum for DevInfo Use
(16 December 2011)
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A training delegation from the DevInfo Support Group visited the Russian Federation from 7 - 11 November 2011 to discuss ways of using DevInfo technology to better support the statistical data management needs of various national organizations and institutions. |
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Djibouti Launches New Socio-Economic Database (30 November 2011)
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On 24 November 2011, the Government of Djibouti officially launched Djibouti DevInfo, a national socio- economic database. The database is an adaptation of the DevInfo database system endorsed by the United Nations to monitor progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals and other national priorities. |
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DevInfo Field Reference Group Meeting Reviewed Progress to Date, Way Forward (25 October 2011)
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The UN DevInfo Initiative conducted the 2011 DevInfo Field Reference Group Meeting in Jaipur, India from 26 - 30 September 2011. The meeting brought together experienced DevInfo users from across the globe to take stock of the current status of DevInfo implementation, introduce new tools and technologies, preview the upcoming release of DevInfo 7.0, and seek solutions to current constraints in DevInfo implementation. |
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Madagascar's Diana Region Using DevInfo to Monitor Regional Development (18 October 2011)
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The Regional Resource Center of Diana, which is the most northern region of Madagascar, has developed Diana-Info 1.0, an adaptation of the DevInfo database system endorsed by the United Nations to monitor progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals and other national priorities. |
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DevInfo Webinar Series Entering Second Month (18 October 2011)
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The 2011 DevInfo Webinar series, currently in its second month, complements face-to-face training and online e-learning courses on DevInfo and further provides insight into on-going projects and best practices in the field. |
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