The Data-Driven Countdown Clock to End Extreme Poverty [Episode 20]
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Worldpoverty.io Worlddata.io
Did you know 1.1 people escape poverty every second? In this episode, we talk with Kris Hamel, Chief Operating Officer at World Data Lab. World Data Lab sources high-quality data and then makes the data come alive in the form of interactive tools, such as the World Poverty Clock. Here’s a podcast summary:
1:45 What is the mission of World Data Lab? 8:15 What is WorldPoverty.io, and why did you join World Data Lab? 13:00 Why did you choose Global Goal #1? 14:50 What is the current state of poverty and how can we remove it? 18:30 How does the tech work? 14:45 How does the business model work for World Data Lab? 27:50 What are some of your biggest 90-day challenges? 32:00 What do you see for the future of impact data in general? 36:30 How can someone get involved?In this episode, we're going to focus on how World Data Lab addresses Global Goal #1, no poverty. At worldpoverty.io you can see a real-time estimated number of people living in extreme poverty.
I'd highly recommend this episode for anyone who is interested in learning more about interactive data tools and how to help eradicate poverty.
So without further ado, please listen and enjoy!
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