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Inclusive Data

How entrepreneurs are using data to empower communities

GRAPHIC SUMMARY

Learn more about how data can empower communities by reading this twenty-third edition of the online magazine on Inclusive Business! The illustration was developed by Christopher Malapitan, a visual practitioner and trainer based in Brussels. Through the use of visual storytelling methods he empowers individuals and organizations to “see” what they mean.

Inclusive Business Action Network
The Inclusive Business Action Network (iBAN) is a global initiative supporting the scaling and replication of inclusive business models. Through its strategic approach iBAN supports companies with tailormade investment readiness programmes and develops national inclusive business policy strategies with policymakers. On a global level iBAN manages the largest online knowledge platform (www.inclusivebusiness.net) on inclusive business. iBAN creates a space where evidence-based knowledge transforms into learning and new partnerships. With its focus on promoting the upscale of inclusive business models and consequently improving the lives of the poor, iBAN is actively contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. iBAN is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. An earlier phase of this project (01/2017 – 12/2021) was supported by the European Union.

editorial

Digital transformation requires room for innovation

In his editorial, Björn Richter, Head of the Digital Transformation Cluster at GIZ, argues that sustainable global digital transformation will only be achieved through entrepreneurial innovation, facilitated by inclusive business policies, improved data access, and by fostering local digital ecosystems.

Björn Richter

Table of contents

graphic summary

GRAPHIC SUMMARY

Learn more about how data can empower communities by reading this twenty-third edition of the online magazine on Inclusive Business! The illustration was developed by Christopher Malapitan, a visual practitioner and trainer based in Brussels....

Christopher Malapitan

editorial

Digital transformation requires room for innovation

In his editorial, Björn Richter, Head of the Digital Transformation Cluster at GIZ, argues that sustainable global digital transformation will only be achieved through entrepreneurial innovation, facilitated by inclusive business policies, improved data access, and by fostering local digital ecosystems.

Björn Richter

feature story

Inclusive Data: How entrepreneurs are using data to empower communities

Data – especially consumer data – is often viewed as a tool used by Big Tech and multi-national companies for their own benefit. However, data and digital access can also be empowering and provide access to opportunities and solutions that were previously out of reach, particularly for low-income communities. According to the World Bank report Data for Better Lives, “Innovations like these herald the promise of business models that apply data to create new and better goods and services, helping to address development challenges in the process.” In this issue of CLUED-iN, we speak with entrepreneurs using data in meaningful ways to benefit communities in sectors ranging from health to agriculture.

Alexandra Harris

Data for Good: Using data and analytics to find innovative solutions to global challenges

I-Sah Hsieh underlines how data and analytics can be used to respond to pressing development challenges and help organizations and companies increase their social impact.

From hive to bottle: Building transparency and trust through traceability

Nature’s Nectar CEO Katherine Milling explains why value chain traceability is the key to building trust among consumers and producers while supporting local beekeepers sustainably.

Changing the way data is gathered to benefit farmers

To track their impact on rural communities, NGOs and inclusive businesses need data. Kelechi Amadi, co-founder of a digital data platform, explains how this data can be gathered and used.

Using data to professionalise farmer organisations

When cooperatives and farmer-led SMEs improve their capacity, their stakeholders benefit. How can data help them become more professional? Filipe Di Matteo and Harrison Kaziro of AMEA also discuss how to gather such data.

Empowering cancer patients through health data access in Nigeria

Oncopadi founder Dr. Omolola Salako explains how Oncopadi’s digital platform enables access to oncologists and empowers cancer patients by providing them with access to their own health data.

Technologies For Smallholder Farmers - A Balancing Act

Based on his own experiences, founder David Chen details why it is necessary to strike a balance to ensure data and technology are utilized appropriately to support smallholder farmers as they transition to more sustainable practices.

Real-time information for farmers enables climate adaptation

Moses Kimani, founder of Lentera Africa, explains how real-time data can help farmers adapt to climate change and anticipates how agricultural data management will evolve in the future.