DevInfo 7

Platform for Dissemination and Exchange of MDG Data

Peter Leth
Statistics and Monitoring Section, UNICEF pleth@unicef.org 28 February 2013

What is DevInfo?
UN initiative Promotes data use Core database technology

Indicators

Sources

Maps

NSO

ChildInfo

1995 - 2003 UNICEF developed a database to monitor the World Summit for Children

DevInfo 4.0 2004

ChildInfo upgraded and launched in April 2004

UN Endorsement 2004
Endorsed by the UN to assist Member States in monitoring MDGs

DevInfo 7.0 2012 / 2013

DevInfo 5.0 2006

Included first web-enabled version; May 2006

DevInfo 6.0 2009

Apr 2009

120+ countries 400+ adaptations

2012

DevInfo 7
Build upon successes of DevInfo 6 Enhance access (online) Improve usability
Fewer clicks; Faster; Enhanced visualizations User experience completely revamped Minimize training requirements

Adhere to principles and standards of open data

Demonstration
Two use cases
Existing database Your own data

Summary of New Features

(DevInfo7 User Application)
SDMX Registry Online by default Searchable multi-country catalog Dynamic and interactive Fewer clicks to data More visualization options Personal online gallery Share outputs via social media Embed outputs on other web pages MyData for simple datasets Query generator for APIs and external apps

Thank you

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