Transforming civic data in the United States is not just a technical challenge—it is a matter of public health, democracy, and justice. The systems that collect and interpret data about...
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Public data is increasingly recognized as a critical tool for strengthening transparency, accountability, and community well-being. When used effectively, it enables residents to understand how decisions are made, how resources...
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For decades, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been treated as the primary benchmark for national progress. When GDP rises, it is widely interpreted as a sign that societies are improving...
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The 2026 update to the UK Government’s Magenta Book signals a meaningful shift in how value for money (VfM) is understood, assessed, and used in practice. Rather than treating VfM...
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A recent paper published in the Harvard Data Science Review highlights the growing need to rethink how data is used in the social sector, arguing that technical skills alone are...
Read MoreWhat is regional equity? In the context of the San Francisco Fed’s work, regional equity means ensuring that all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, geographic location, or other demographic factors,...
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