Workshop: Intro to Data Literacy

March 12, 2015

OHRM and OICT organized a panel discussion on 11 March 2015 about how data visualisation is currently supporting the work of the United Nations and how managers can better utilise various assets for their programmes. The three presenters highlighted data visualization best practices from their various departments: Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and Department of Political Affairs.

Speakers included:

  • Christina Goodness, Chief, Peacekeeping Information Management Unit, DPKO-DFS
  • Markie Muryawan, Chief of International Merchandise Trade Statistics Section, DESA
  • Simone Eymann, Political Affairs Officer, DPA

Moderated by:

  • Thomas Neufing, Chief Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development, OHRM
  • Lambert Hogenhout, Chief, Analytics, Partnerships and Innovation, OICT

Key outcomes:

50+ participants received an overview of current uses of data visualization and exposure to new ideas.

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