Lessons Learned From Practical Implementations of AI/ML in the International Development Sector
While the application of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) is still very nascent in the international development sector, the time is now to learn from early practical implementations, and reuse and scale what works.
While the application of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) is still very nascent in the international development sector, the time is now to learn from early practical implementations, and reuse and scale what works. In this session, you'll have the opportunity to hear from two NetHope members about how they're using AI/ML in their work, including lessons learned across all stages of the processincluding how to frame a problem for AI; how to get your data in order; how to resource teams; and how to put the right processes in place.
Catholic Relief Services: The Measurement Indicators for Resilience Analysis (MIRA) is a resilience measurement protocol that employs machine learning to gain a better understanding of resilience in rural areas in Malawi. It uses two machine learning algorithms (K Nearest Neighbor [KNN] and the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator [LASSO]) that rely on data about shocks (e.g. natural disasters, crop destruction due to crop pests), household characteristics, and food security to predict household vulnerability. This solution is being used to improve and refine CRS' resilience programming in Malawi.
Compassion International is exploring the use of ML to track the progress and effectiveness of their anti-poverty programs and interventions. In this webinar, Compassion will specifically discuss the algorithms to identify features in the satellite imagery that are indicative of economic activity. This method to of poverty estimation and mapping has the potential to be faster than traditional household surveys, low-cost, and offer high scalability. The solution is currently being implemented in the AWS SageMaker environment and it will be tested in South America this spring.
Please review these resources before attending this webinar:
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.