Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to Drive Public Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

The Lab will accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goalsand equip decision-makers with new technology and training. New York, NY (23 Sept. 2024) — As the world races to adapt to an unrelenting pace of change, many low-income countries often lack the technical capacity and computing resources necessary to navigate the ascent of AI, combat climate change, and achieve inclusive economic growth. A new collaboration … Continue reading Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

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Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning

Zindi and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) joined forces in a 9-month endeavor known as the RMB CPI Nowcasting Grand Challenge. The objective was to leverage alternative datasets for predicting CPI one month ahead, a critical need for financial institutions to guide lending and investment decisions. The competition garnered participation from over 1500 data scientists across 86 countries, showcasing global interest and talent in the field, … Continue reading Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning