DevInfo is a database system designed for the collation, dissemination and presentation of human development indicators. The system helps organize, store and display data in a uniform format and thus facilitates data sharing and merging across countries, regions, UN agencies and government departments that use the same system. Data are organized by indicators, time periods and geographic areas and are accompanied by extensive metadata compliant with international standards. The system has been developed under UN partnership and is distributed royalty-free to all end users. DevInfo is endorsed by the UN Development Group for use by Member States in tracking human development. It has simple and user-friendly features that can be used to produce tables, graphs and maps for inclusion in MDG reports, presentations and advocacy materials. As an integrated desktop and web-enabled tool, DevInfo assists countries in their strategic planning by:
In addition to an annual DevInfo training program, DevInfo is also increasingly part of actions to enhance capacities at country level in MDGs monitoring, statistic literacy and information management. The latest version, DevInfo 5.0, evolved from a decade of innovations in database systems that support informed, evidence-based decision-making and that promote the democratization of information and the use of data to advocate for human development. This new version builds on the experience and insights of thousands of DevInfo users around the world. Visit the DevInfo website at www.devinfo.org to download the software and to access further information. |
DevInfo v6.0 Information Series
October 2009 The series consists of six issues, each one describing a different feature or tool of DevInfo v6.0
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DevInfo v5.0 Information Series The DevInfo Information Series ran on the MDG Net from 5 March to 9 April 2007. The series consists of six issues, each one presenting a different DevInfo topic. It was updated in November 2008.
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DevInfo for strategic decision-making -- E-discussion summary
May 2007 An e-discussion on "The use of DevInfo for strategic decision-making" ran on the Coordination Practice Network (CPN) from 30 April to 11 May 2007. The concluding message summarizes the main ideas expressed by participants during the discussion. |