ASC Seminar: Data as the new oil? The developmental potential of big data for African countries

On a continent where states have long struggled to count their populations, mobile phones and smart cards have become a surveillance infrastructure, making African citizens more visible to governments, businesses and development organizations. ‘Big data’ (high-volume, digital-born data) has been heralded as a developmental resource, with commentators stressing its potential in predicting crises and better targeting aid. Please register

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