Tag: data governance
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ICAC’s Groundbreaking AI and Technologies Training Unites 22 ACAs to Strengthen Global Anti-Corruption Efforts
Overview: A landmark international training In a landmark collaboration, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and its GlobE Network brought together 22 anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) from 16 jurisdictions for the first-ever Professional Development Programme on Empowering…
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Digital Transformation for Improving Child Health in South Asia: Do We Need a Reboot?
Introduction: The Digital Promise for Child Health Digital transformation has the potential to revolutionize how families access care, how health workers deliver services, and how data drive decision-making. For South Asia, where millions of children rely on primary health care, robust digital systems could improve coverage, reduce delays, and empower communities. Yet turning promise into…
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The Role of Data in Public Health and Health Innovation: Equity, AI, and Community-Based Models
Introduction: Data as a Catalyst for Public Health Reform The public health landscape is undergoing rapid change driven by the vast amounts of data generated through the digital transformation of health and related fields. Advances in data science, novel biostatistical methods, genomics, and artificial intelligence (AI)—coupled with multimodal datasets from imaging and wearables—are accelerating the…
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AI: The Next Growth Engine for the Philippines
The Imperative: AI as a Current Growth Engine Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant dream for the Philippines. Since 2022, AI has emerged as a tangible driver of growth across industries, from finance and marketing to logistics and customer service. Generative AI tools are reshaping how businesses operate, accelerating productivity, and enabling smarter decision-making.…
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AI Widening the Philippine Digital Divide: Experts Urge Action at PIDS Forum
AI Risks and Opportunities in the Philippines The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and policymakers gathered to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the nation’s governance, economy, and everyday life. The 11th Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC), part of Development Policy Research Month, centered on the theme “Reimagining Governance in the Age of…
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AI risks widening the Philippine digital divide: policy actions urged
AI’s double-edged impact on the Philippines Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense promise for development, but experts warn it could widen the Philippine digital divide unless the government acts decisively. At the Philippine Institute for Development Studies’ (PIDS) 11th Annual Public Policy Conference, a diverse panel emphasized that inclusive reforms are essential as the country navigates…
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AI and the PH Digital Divide: Experts Call for Bold Public Policy
AI and the Philippine Digital Divide: A Wake-Up Call Artificial intelligence (AI) promises unprecedented efficiency and innovation, but experts warn it could widen the Philippines’ digital divide if the government does not act swiftly. At the Philippine Institute for Development Studies’ (PIDS) 11th Annual Public Policy Conference, scholars and policymakers called for inclusive reforms to…
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Biobanks: New Tools for Large-Scale Medical Research
What is a biobank and why does it matter for research? A biobank is a repository that stores biological samples—such as blood, saliva, or urine—along with health and lifestyle information from donors. In medical research, these resources provide researchers with material and context to explore how biology and behavior shape disease risk, progression, and treatment…
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Biobanks: The New Era of Large-Scale Medical Research
What is a biobank? A biobank is a large repository that stores biological samples—such as blood, saliva, and urine—alongside health information and lifestyle data from voluntary donors. Far from being mere storage facilities, biobanks are structured, ethical ecosystems designed to enable researchers to study how genetics, environment, and behavior influence health and disease across populations.…
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Biobanks: The New Tools for Large-Scale Medical Research
What is a biobank? A biobank is a carefully organized repository that combines biological samples—such as blood, saliva, or urine—with health, lifestyle, and demographic information about donors. In medical research, these biobanks make it possible to study diseases across thousands or even millions of individuals, identify risk factors, and track how conditions progress over time.…