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DevInfo Webinar 2012: Preview of DevInfo 7.0 (02 February 2012)

On Tuesday, 7 February 2012 the DevInfo initiative is hosting a live webinar to update viewers on the latest version of DevInfo and the year ahead. DevInfo 7.0 harnesses the latest advancements in information technology, data visualization, statistical standards and Internet connectivity.

Global, Regional and National Databases Now Available for Desktop Download (31 January 2012)

The UN DevInfo Initiative has recently made available over 50 global, regional and national datasets for desktop download from its official website, www.devinfo.org.

India Releases Latest National Socio-Economic Database
(06 January 2012)

The Government of India’s Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) officially released the latest version of India’s national socio-economic database – DevInfo India 3.0 – on 27 December 2011.

Dominican Republic Launches New Database to Support Policy Making for Children and Adolescents (22 December 2011)

The National Council for Childhood and Adolescence (CONANI) in the Dominican Republic has recently launched a new database – CONANIInfo - that provides the necessary statistical information in order to track country progress towards fulfilling the rights of children and adolescents.

Honduras Launches New Database to Track Youth Employment and Workforce Migration (20 December 2011)

The Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the Government of Honduras has launched a new database system - Info JEM - to disseminate relevant data on youth employment and workforce migration in Honduras.

Viet Nam Organizes DevInfo Workshop to Develop a Customized Database for Monitoring the UN One Plan 2012-2016
(20 December 2011)

The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Viet Nam organized a three-day workshop in Hanoi from 30 November to 2 December 2011 to equip participants in using DevInfo database technology for monitoring the new UN One Plan for Viet Nam.

Visit to Russia Generates Increased Momentum for DevInfo Use
(16 December 2011)

A training delegation from the DevInfo Support Group visited the Russian Federation from 7 – 11 November 2011 to discuss ways of using DevInfo technology to better support the statistical data management needs of various national organizations and institutions.

2011 DevInfo Webinar Series Entering Final Month (05 December 2011)

The 2011 DevInfo Webinar series, currently in its final month, complements face-to-face training and online e-learning courses on DevInfo and further provides insight into on-going projects and best practices in the field.

2011 MDG Data Now Available Online (02 December 2011)

The United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) has released the latest data on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for all member states. The database, produced with support from UNICEF, is now available online at http://www.devinfo.info/mdginfo2011/.

Djibouti Launches New Socio-Economic Database (30 November 2011)

On 24 November 2011, the Government of Djibouti officially launched Djibouti DevInfo, a national socio- economic database. The database is an adaptation of the DevInfo database system endorsed by the United Nations to monitor progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals and other national priorities.

Call for Submissions: Highlighting Outstanding DevInfo Presentation Outputs in Your Country/Organization (29 November 2011)

The DevInfo Showcase presents exhibits, displays and advocacy materials developed for use at country, regional and global events. These materials are showcased in an interactive graphic format, allowing global visitors to browse, explore, and download them as desired.

Angola Set to Launch Data System to Better Track the Well-Being of Children (24 November 2011)

As the world celebrates the twenty-second anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Angola is announcing the development of a system to collect reliable and regular data on the country’s children.

Cape Verde Organizes DevInfo Training for Census Data Management and the Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Frameworks
(24 November 2011)

The One UN Programme in Cape Verde organized two important DevInfo training events for the UN Country Team and government counterparts from 7-11 November 2011, aimed at strengthening current data management and monitoring and evaluation practices.

MigrantInfo Initiative Harnesses the Power of DevInfo Dissemination Technology (18 November 2011)

Enhanced analyses on issues of international migration have been developed as an output of the MigrantInfo initiative. These products effectively harness the power of DevInfo database technology to present data.

New Human Development Data Sets from Serbia Available Online
(17 November 2011)

The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has released its new national DevInfo database, updated as of October 2011, in both DevInfo 6.0 and 5.0 formats.

UNFPA Organizes DevInfo Training to Support Greater Access to Reproductive Health (16 November 2011)

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organized a DevInfo training workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa from 1–4 November 2011.

India State 2011 Census Galleries Available Online (16 November 2011)

The governments of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and the western Indian state of Gujarat have published interactive online galleries displaying information on provisional state population data collected during India’s 2011 national census round.

Call for Submissions: Highlighting “DevInfo in Action” in Your Country/Organization (1 November 2011)

The DevInfo in Action series chronicles inspiring stories of DevInfo technology being put to good use and making a difference around the world. Published via a weekly DevInfo e-mailer, on the DevInfo website, and in eBook format, these stories have been very well-received by our global reader base.

DevInfo Highlighted at International Conference on MDG Statistics
(31 October 2011)

The UN DevInfo Initiative presented at the recent International Conference on Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Statistics held from 19 – 21 October 2011 in Manila, Philippines. Organized by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) in collaboration with the Philippines National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB).

DevInfo to Participate in Public Health Conference in Washington
(31 October 2011)

The UN DevInfo Initiative will be participating in the 139th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association (APHA), scheduled from 29 October – 2 November 2011 in Washington, DC, USA.

Maldives Builds DevInfo Training Capacity among Government Staff (31 October 2011)

The national government of the Maldives took a key step towards further institutionalizing its national socio-economic database, MaldivInfo, by organizing a DevInfo Training of Trainers workshop this month.

DevInfo Field Reference Group Meeting Reviewed Progress to Date, Way Forward (25 October 2011)

The UN DevInfo Initiative conducted the 2011 DevInfo Field Reference Group Meeting in Jaipur, India from 26 - 30 September 2011. The meeting brought together experienced DevInfo users from across the globe to take stock of the current status of DevInfo implementation, introduce new tools and technologies, preview the upcoming release of DevInfo 7.0, and seek solutions to current constraints in DevInfo implementation.

UNICEF Launches New Data Portal, Website to Strengthen Communication Efforts for Polio Eradication (25 October 2011)

On the occasion of World Polio Day, 24 October 2011, UNICEF is launching a new website and online data portal – PolioInfo - designed to strengthen communication efforts in all polio priority countries to eradicate polio.

DevInfo Initiative Presents at Global Forum on Sanitation and Hygiene (24 October 2011)

The UN DevInfo Initiative presented at the recent Global Forum on Sanitation and Hygiene held from 9 – 14 October 2011 in Mumbai, India. The Forum was organized as a global platform to share ideas on skills, knowledge, leadership, behaviour change and actions that can improve the lives of the world’s 2.6 billion people lacking access to safe sanitation and hygiene.

Madagascar’s Diana Region Using DevInfo to Monitor Regional Development (18 October 2011)

The Regional Resource Center of Diana, which is the most northern region of Madagascar, has developed Diana-Info 1.0, an adaptation of the DevInfo database system endorsed by the United Nations to monitor progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals and other national priorities.

DevInfo Webinar Series Entering Second Month (18 October 2011)

The 2011 DevInfo Webinar series, currently in its second month, complements face-to-face training and online e-learning courses on DevInfo and further provides insight into on-going projects and best practices in the field.

UNITAR, DevInfo Support Group Train Development Officers in Monitoring Local Development Plans (13 October 2011)

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the DevInfo Support Group partnered to train national actors on the new di Monitoring tool for improving the creation and implementation of national and local development plans.


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