GRID3

GRID3 was founded in 2017 to help governments in sub-Saharan Africa make better use of spatial data in healthcare, education, and other sectors. The initial four partner organizations-the Center for International Earth Science Information Network at Columbia University, the Flowminder Foundation, the United Nations Population Fund, and WorldPop at the University of Southampton-helped develop multi-agency work plans that mainstreamed new data and data methodologies that supported the objectives of our government partners... GRID3 works with countries in sub-Saharan Africa to generate, validate, and use core spatial datasets on population, settlements, subnational boundaries, and crucial infrastructure. We train and support stakeholders who use this information for analytics and decision-making, and work closely with local governments to improve national ownership and sustainability of the data... GRID3 combines the expertise of partners in government, the United Nations, academia and..

Also known as: GRID3 Inc.