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This playbook is designed to support the use of data science skills to tackle pressing challenges at the intersection of climate and health. By sharing the structure of Africa CAN, the impact of the program, and the insights and lessons learned from running the accelerator, we hope to inspire those looking to use or support the use of data skills for the public good. The playbook offers inspiration and ideas from the different elements of the program, including what has worked well and how the initiative has evolved. It shares key things to consider when using data to tackle real-world challenges, with chapters you can dive straight into depending on your needs.
Whether predicting cholera outbreaks, monitoring the effects of land degradation on communities, or uncovering the impact of traffic pollution on cancer risks, data-driven approaches are transforming the way we understand, track, and respond to climate-related health challenges.
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The World Health Organization projects that climate change will lead to an additional 250,000 deaths annually between 2030 and 2050, with Africa and Asia bearing the brunt of these impacts.
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The Global Partnership is a network of more than 700 organizations based in more than 80 countries.
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Through Africa CAN, the Global Partnership has become a central hub and nexus point for climate and health data work in Africa, acting as a network convenor for all the various stakeholders
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The program was designed for government officials, academics, and members of civil society, as well as data professionals who wanted to deepen their data skills and use them for social development.
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Explore how the CAN Africa Fellows are working to solve the biggest challenges in climate and health across Africa.
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Hear about the experiences of learners and fellows from the data and AI for social impact community in Africa.
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Through the Africa CAN initiative, the Global Partnership organized a number of events with partners to exchange ideas and share best practices with a wider audience, beyond the participants in the program.
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The initiative aimed to train 200 data practitioners in three cohorts over three years, equipping them with the necessary skills to address climate and health data.
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Explore the lessons that can support anyone looking to use data more effectively to tackle complex and interconnected challenges.
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