
Lessons From Data’s Role in Global Humanitarian Efforts
08/30/24 • 21 min
In this episode of the D-Suite, we hear from Shelley Gornall, information management officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), who shares her experience using data to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. Shelley has introduced an innovative “brain trust” for data for the organization that has vastly improved buy-in and engagement and been a key source of innovation for the UNHCR data community.
Later, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Donna Medeiros joins the show to discuss how data can be successfully applied to issues of social concern. Donna also shares insight on data for good programs for corporate social responsibility.
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In this episode of the D-Suite, we hear from Shelley Gornall, information management officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), who shares her experience using data to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. Shelley has introduced an innovative “brain trust” for data for the organization that has vastly improved buy-in and engagement and been a key source of innovation for the UNHCR data community.
Later, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Donna Medeiros joins the show to discuss how data can be successfully applied to issues of social concern. Donna also shares insight on data for good programs for corporate social responsibility.
Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com.
All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services.
All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.
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