Lecture 3: Data-Driven Innovation

Lecture Objectives

• Appraise the concept of data-driven innovation and indicate its potential for peace & justice (incl. sustainable development and humanitarian action);
• Demonstrate the potential for data-driven innovation in confronting complex societal challenges.

Lecture Slides

• Data-Driven Innovation (lecture slides)

Working Session

• Data-Driven Innovation (Challenges)

Sources

• Karlsrud, John. Peacekeeping 4.0: Harnessing the Potential of Big Data, Social Media, and Cyber Technologies. Cyberspace and International Relations(2013) pp. 141-160.

• Mancini, Francesco. New Technology and the prevention of Violence and Conflict. International Peace Institute (2013.

• Whipkey, Katie and Andrej Verity. Guidance for Incorporating Big Data into Humanitarian Operations (2015).