GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS FOR DEVELOPMENT
Explore timely and relevant research publications, datasets, mapping tools, and geospatial resources for international development.
Learn how nighttime light satellite data can inform development decisions and economic analysis.
Access global nighttime light datasets from VIIRS and DMSP for research and analysis.
NEWS & UPDATES
Stay informed about the latest in geospatial data, climate, health, and international development.
Latest VIIRS-2 sensors provide 2x resolution improvement for nighttime light data, enabling more granular economic activity measurement.
A new program will make high-resolution satellite data freely available to researchers in low- and middle-income countries.
MODIS and Landsat analysis shows 15% increase in tropical forest loss over the past year, impacting carbon sequestration goals.
Combining population density maps with mobility data helps health agencies target vaccination campaigns more effectively.
Increased processing quotas and new datasets available for researchers studying environmental change and urbanization.
Machine learning models trained on satellite imagery now predict crop yields with 92% accuracy across East Africa.
COMMUNITY
Connect with researchers, analysts, and practitioners working with geospatial data for development.
Create your profile, track your learning progress, and access exclusive datasets and training materials.
Ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers on geospatial analysis methods and data sources.
Share your expertise by developing a learning module or tutorial for the Geo4Dev platform.
TOOLS
Browse geotagged publications on an interactive map. Filter by category, search by keyword, and explore research locations worldwide.
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ABOUT GEO4DEV
The Geo4Dev Initiative is run in collaboration between New Light Technologies Inc., the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) at UC Berkeley, and 3IE. Our mission is to make geospatial data accessible to researchers, analysts, and policymakers around the world.
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