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LEVERAGING DATA FOR BETTER POLICIES

Data-informed policies are more effective, inclusive and sustainable. They enable governments and societies to be more agile and better prepared for different crises.

The Data to Policy Navigator is designed to assist government executives and policymakers in grasping the fundamentals of data-driven decision-making. It provides a step-by-step guide and a range of practical examples from across the globe on how to integrate data into policy and programme development.  

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How to Use Data in Policy Development

Don’t know where to start? Data can help solve complex policy questions but using it effectively can be daunting. There are four key stages that break down the process of using data when developing policies, starting with problem definition and concluding with policy evaluation.

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USE CASES

INSPIRING USE CASES FROM POLICY MAKERS

Different countries and sectors use data-driven approaches to understand their development challenges. This can inspire a breakthrough in the way you look at the problem you're trying to solve.

Latin America & the Caribbean

Making Care Needs Visible with Care Indicators

Learn how Mexico City aggregated over 80 indicators on care supply and demand to guide policy creation.
Asia & the Pacific

Addressing Urbanization and Climate Change in the Maldives through Data-Driven Policy and Planning

UNDP Maldives, in partnership with Housing Development Corporation Ltd. (HDC), developed a citizen-centred liveability index for Hulhumalé (the artificial island developed next to the island of Male’ to accommodate the growth of the capital city) to assess and improve urban living conditions.