Abstract:
This final report reviews research conducted around the potential uses of big data towards better informed public policy, and to expand the use of evidence-based research in the policy making process. Through this project, LIRNEasia extended its pioneering research based on Mobile Network Big Data (MNBD). New sources of data were leveraged in addition to MNBD, including Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), satellite imagery, electricity data, crowd-sourced data, as well as “small” data from government agencies and others. In addition to the generation of actionable insights, LIRNEasia is developing capacity in local universities and among new researchers.
