R for the Rest of Us Podcast Episode #13: Using R in the Humanitarian Data Space (Ahmadou Dicko)
Update: 2024-03-20
Description
In this episode, I talk with Ahmadou Dicko, a statistician based in Senegal working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Ahmadou shares insights on utilizing data-driven approaches to address development obstacles, especially within humanitarian settings. He explores the innovative packages and strategies developed by his team using R for data management, analysis, and communication. Among these innovations is robotoolbox, an extensive R package designed for accessing and handling Kobo Toolbox data in a tidy format.
- Check out the YouTube version of this podcast
- Important resources mentioned: The Humanitarian Data Exchange | ACLED | Refugee Data Finder
- Other R packages that Dicko has developed: refugees, rgeounbdaries, rhdx, racled, and prepr
- Learn more about Ahmadou by visiting his website and connect with him on GitLab, LinkedIn and X.
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