Data science for social good : philanthropy and social impact in a complex / Massimo Lapucci, Ciro Cattuto, editors.
Lapucci, Massimo, editor.; Cattuto, Ciro, editor.
2021
HD30.23
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Title
Data science for social good : philanthropy and social impact in a complex / Massimo Lapucci, Ciro Cattuto, editors.
ISBN
9783030789855 (electronic bk.)
3030789853 (electronic bk.)
3030789845
9783030789848
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78985-5
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2021.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-78985-5 doi
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HD30.23
Dewey Decimal Classification
658.4/03
Summary
This book is a collection of reflections by thought leaders at first-mover organizations in the exploding field of "Data Science for Social Good", meant as the application of knowledge from computer science, complex systems and computational social science to challenges such as humanitarian response, public health, sustainable development. The book provides both an overview of scientific approaches to social impact identifying a social need, targeting an intervention, measuring impact and the complementary perspective of funders and philanthropies that are pushing forward this new sector. This book will appeal to students and researchers in the rapidly growing field of data science for social impact, to data scientists at companies whose data could be used to generate more public value, and to decision makers at nonprofits, foundations, and agencies that are designing their own agenda around data
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 22, 2021).
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Lapucci, Massimo, editor.
Cattuto, Ciro, editor.
Series
SpringerBriefs in complexity, 2191-5334
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Introduction
The Value of Data and Data Collaboratives for Good: A Roadmap for Philanthropies to Facilitate Systems Change through Data
UN Global Pulse: A UN Innovation Initiative with a Multiplier Effect
Building the Field of Data for Good
When Philanthropy Meets Data Science: A Framework for Governance to Achieve Data-Driven Decision-Making for Public Good
Data for Good: Unlocking Privately-Held Data to the Benefit of the Many
Building a Funding Data Ecosystem: Grantmaking in the UK
A Reflection on the Role of Data for Health: COVID-19 and Beyond.

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