But this crisis also presents an unprecedented choice for development — a return to business as usual or a fundamentally alternative future. Financial resources are being made available in volumes that dwarf the response to the global financial crisis of 2007 to 2008. Some leaders are talking more enthusiastically about planetary health and social well-being as an equal, if not greater, measure of national success than gross domestic product (GDP). We need to converge these frameworks, data streams and data standards to make better sense and guide an effective response and shape our desired future. If there is indeed a “Covid-19 dividend,” it is perhaps the opportunity for a data-driven revolution for a better future.

Source: Manila Times May 05, 2020 18:56 UTC