Africa Data Capacity Accelerator
Driving data talent at the intersection of climate and health.
data.org launched the Africa Data Capacity Accelerator, catalyzing the application of data to address systemic challenges at the intersection of climate and health—including the critical need to build capacity. In partnership with The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD) and their training partners, OpenUp and Elements, the Africa Accelerator is training purpose-driven data and AI practitioners with interdisciplinary subject-matter expertise in climate and health data. In addition to accelerating career pathways, the Accelerator also contributes to the growth of the social sector by providing mentoring, open resources, technical assistance, and data fellows to dozens of organizations across Africa.
Globally-informed, locally-led
As a connective catalyst, data.org threads the needle across process, people, and partnerships. We identify best practices and share resources, lead with localism to build trust, and bring together SIOs, funders, academia, government, and beyond to drive change.
To achieve better outcomes for people and the planet, we as the international data community need to collaborate to make technical skills and knowledge more accessible to all. Partnering with data.org, J-PAL South Asia, and a constellation of education providers will help collectively leverage our networks to strengthen local data talent, which in turn will help unlock solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.
Dr. Claire Melamed CEO Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD)
Meet the CAN Fellows
Eight new fellows will be undertaking data science projects at the intersection of health and climate in Africa, and focused on land degradation, as part of the Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) program to train purpose-driven data professionals.
