New findings on depopulation in Serbia presented
Press release Depopulation Data Challenge Winners
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Depopulation Data Challenge Solution #4 – Biosense – Depopulation sensing by integrative knowledge discovery from big data
The solution developed by the PopInsight team of researchers from the BioSense Institute in Novi Sad (a winner of the Depopulation Data Challenge) used mobile, satellite and open data in order to better understand state-level depopulation trends
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Depopulation Data Challenge Solution #3 – Infostud – Understanding the process of depopulation with Infostud data
The solution developed by the InfostudData team from the Subotica company Infostud (a winner of the Depopulation Data) using data on job advertisements, the structure of jobs offered, as well as the number and characteristics of people from different local communities in Serbia who are looking for employment abroad
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Depopulation Data Challenge Solution #2 – Harvard – Leveraging Social Networks To Track Migration
The Bootstrappers team of researchers from Harvard University and the Brookings Institution (a winner of the Depopulation Data Challenge) analysed emigration trends, including industry breakdown of emigrants, by collecting Facebook Ad data
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Depopulation Data Challenge Solution #1 – GI SANU – Remote detection of (de)population processes in Serbia
The Geoanalysts team of researchers from the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” (a winner of the Depopulation Data Challenge), explored migrations within Serbia, declining population trends in certain areas, as well as population growth in urban areas, by monitoring satellite data, data on night-time lights, power networks and OpenStreetMaps
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Collective Intelligence for Sustainable Development
Report by Nesta and the Accelerator Labs Network setting out how governments and organizations involved in global development are increasingly mobilizing not just money, but also intelligence to speed up progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Danas: Survey: As many as 83 percent of respondents are considering leaving Serbia
Danas article on Infostud survey done as a part of Depopulation Data Challenge (Serbian only)
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How to find the right formula for the 21st century challenges – 1st year of the UNDP Serbia Accelerator Lab
Blog by Neda Kurjacki (Communications Associate) on the journey of the Accelerator Lab in Serbia, marking our 1st year
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Can Google search queries help countries map their diasporas?
Blog by Drasko Draskovic (Head of Exploration) on using search data for identifying diaspora locations
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Depopulation Data Challenge video: “We invite you to participate in our Depopulation Data Challenge!”
Video invitation for the Depopulation Data Challenge by Francine Pickup (UNDP Serbia Resident Representative)
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Implementing a Data-Driven Approach to Tackling Depopulation
Blog by Drasko Draskovic (Head of Exploration) on our ideas and motivation behind the Depopulation Data Challenge
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Depopulation Data Challenge: Examining Depopulation Through a New Lens
Challenge call for individuals and organizations to use alternative data sources and bring new insights on depopulation
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A glimpse into LinkedIn data to understand Serbian labour out-migration
Blog by Drasko Draskovic (Head of Exploration) on the key findings from using LinkedIn data to track migration
