Putting Data to Work for Global Urban Development

Imagine transforming the lives of billions by reimagining urban data infrastructure. Development Data Lab is pioneering a revolutionary approach to urban policy and planning, addressing the critical gap in decision-ready data for the world's developing cities. By integrating diverse data sources—including satellite imagery, administrative records, household surveys, and AI-powered text analysis—this innovative project creates a unified geographic framework for understanding urban challenges. The team demonstrates how emerging data technologies can generate near-real-time, actionable insights to tackle complex issues like urban sprawl, air pollution, poverty, education, mobility, and migration. Learn how a mission-driven approach can leverage incremental technological improvements and AI-assisted development to create outsized impact for global urban communities.