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Big Data Means More Than Big Profits

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Many activities in the social sphere also generate lots of information. These information-centric areas are built for Big Data—data that if better understood could help provide a pathway to maximize our human potential, instead of maximizing profits. The analysis made news globally and expanded an international conversation.

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AFP ICON 2023 Recap

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Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. Track successes and failures to inform future strategy. “Be Implement procedures to asess metrics.

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Silicon Valley Human Rights Conference

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Silicon Valley Human Rights Conference hosted a series of discussions about how technology is used to expand and sometimes undermine essential freedoms around the world. This morning we saw live video of democracy protesters in Yemen who have been following the discussions via streaming video. How do we tell the truth?

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Training Afghani NGOs in Cambodia

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In some cases, the information is intended for use in court cases or international prosecution, to support a human rights report, or advocacy campaign. My first presentation discussed principles of documentation, developing databases, and analysis. Past partners have included NGOs and nine truth commissions.

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