Claire Melamed
@clairemelamed.bsky.social
CEO, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, https://www.data4sdgs.org/, Board member, Full Fact and Our World in Data, Affiliated Researcher, Bennett Institute for Public Policy Research.
AI policy, politics & vibes…first of regular updates from me, here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-pol...
AI politics this month & can Tom Cruise save us?
As I settle into tracking all things AI—especially what’s happening inside the UN—my plan is to share a regular, highly selective digest of what I’m reading, hearing, and watching. This is not a compl...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
AI policy, politics & vibes…first of regular updates from me, here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-pol...
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I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
October 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
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Horrific, horrific news from Alder Hey in Liverpool.
And I’m already seeing anti-vax nonsense in response to this tragic news on social media. We are living in such dangerous times.
And I’m already seeing anti-vax nonsense in response to this tragic news on social media. We are living in such dangerous times.
Child with measles dies in Alder Hey as officials fear outbreak
The child, who has not been formerly identified, is only the second to have died due to measles in the UK in the past decade
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
July 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Horrific, horrific news from Alder Hey in Liverpool.
And I’m already seeing anti-vax nonsense in response to this tragic news on social media. We are living in such dangerous times.
And I’m already seeing anti-vax nonsense in response to this tragic news on social media. We are living in such dangerous times.
The impact of cuts to US data will be global: my letter in @financialtimes.com today on.ft.com/465WTiF
Letter: America’s data cuts have impact beyond its borders
From Claire Melamed, Chief Executive, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, London SW1, UK
on.ft.com
June 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The impact of cuts to US data will be global: my letter in @financialtimes.com today on.ft.com/465WTiF
My first time in Le Monde, on how the US administration is erasing vital global datasets, and what to do about it:
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
« L’administration Trump efface et met en péril des données dont le monde dépend »
TRIBUNE. Le gouvernement américain ne se contente pas de supprimer des données en ligne : il remet en cause la production et le partage de celles à venir dans des domaines tels que le développement et...
www.lemonde.fr
June 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
My first time in Le Monde, on how the US administration is erasing vital global datasets, and what to do about it:
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
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Ahead of our Data for Development event on 17 June feat. @clairemelamed.bsky.social @timdobermann.bsky.social & others as part of #LSEFestival our Zambia senior country manager outlines the challenges of data in developing countries & what a demand-first strategy looks like.
Read the blog:
Read the blog:
From data to decisions: Improving data use in governments
Unlock data in government: How decision making and policy in developing countries can be boosted by embedded data-driven support.
www.theigc.org
June 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Ahead of our Data for Development event on 17 June feat. @clairemelamed.bsky.social @timdobermann.bsky.social & others as part of #LSEFestival our Zambia senior country manager outlines the challenges of data in developing countries & what a demand-first strategy looks like.
Read the blog:
Read the blog:
Very excited to contribute to panel on data & development, 17 June, come along!
It's May! Which means #LSEFestival is coming up next month. Browse the programme & save the date for events you don't want to miss.
What are the possible worlds to come? 🌎
How will AI, tech & innovation shape society? 💻
How will we confront global challenges? 🌊
Will our political reality change? 🗳️
What are the possible worlds to come? 🌎
How will AI, tech & innovation shape society? 💻
How will we confront global challenges? 🌊
Will our political reality change? 🗳️
LSE Festival: Visions for the Future
LSE Festival: Visions for the Future. Join us for a series of free events in London taking place from Monday 16 to Saturday 21 June 2025.
www.lse.ac.uk
May 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Very excited to contribute to panel on data & development, 17 June, come along!
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The US rep to the IEA said that "pursuing offshore wind power would make countries reliant on China." It's instructive to explore this sort of claim, in particular for what it reveals about those claiming it. Two points:🧵
At energy security talks, US pushes gas and derides renewables
The US envoy to the IEA's energy security summit pushed gas and criticised renewables, arguing that they cause power cuts
www.climatechangenews.com
April 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The US rep to the IEA said that "pursuing offshore wind power would make countries reliant on China." It's instructive to explore this sort of claim, in particular for what it reveals about those claiming it. Two points:🧵
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This. Spain has the good fortune to have vast wind and solar resources and the good sense to invest enthusiastically in them. It's on track to being Europe's green energy superpower.
For the first time ever, wind and solar energy are covering more than 100% of demand in mainland Spain. The excess is being stored and exported. The Spanish are achieving these numbers and there is still so much more potential to tap. What incredibly exciting opportunities there are for Spain here.
¡Pues ya estamos! ¡¡¡Primera vez en la historia!!! La energía eólica y la solar cubren más del 100% de la demanda en España peninsular. A las 11h05 el 100,09%. Todas las renovables, tambien récord, 115,14%
El sobrante se exporta y almacena.
El sobrante se exporta y almacena.
April 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This. Spain has the good fortune to have vast wind and solar resources and the good sense to invest enthusiastically in them. It's on track to being Europe's green energy superpower.
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As the dust begins to settle in the post-USAID funding landscape, one thing is becoming clear for the development sector: this moment offers a critical opportunity to reshape digital systems and data policy. Read our latest blog as we discuss what this reimagined data ecosystem could look like.
The Data Crisis Following USAID’s Withdrawal: Opportunities to Reimagine Data Systems – Development Gateway: An IREX Venture – Data and digital solutions for international development.
For decades, USAID and other US government funding supported global data systems, from health surveys and early warning tools to digital infrastructure for ministries. The abrupt termination of USAID ...
developmentgateway.org
April 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
As the dust begins to settle in the post-USAID funding landscape, one thing is becoming clear for the development sector: this moment offers a critical opportunity to reshape digital systems and data policy. Read our latest blog as we discuss what this reimagined data ecosystem could look like.
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Locking up the classics/econ crossover audience
April 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Locking up the classics/econ crossover audience
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I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
April 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
No spoilers but Wordle is backing #TeamPenguin today
April 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
No spoilers but Wordle is backing #TeamPenguin today
What's going on with #data in the US? Good summary of present and possible future implications... www.ft.com/content/a2cb...
The White House war on federal statistics
[FREE TO READ] Economists and scientists worry over disappearing data and advisory groups
www.ft.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What's going on with #data in the US? Good summary of present and possible future implications... www.ft.com/content/a2cb...
Delighted and honoured to have been appointed to the UN Working Group on Data Governance.
The agenda is BIG: fundamental principles; interoperability frameworks; fair sharing of benefits & safe data flows.
Please get in touch if you have ideas or views!
unctad.org/topic/commis...
The agenda is BIG: fundamental principles; interoperability frameworks; fair sharing of benefits & safe data flows.
Please get in touch if you have ideas or views!
unctad.org/topic/commis...
Working group on data governance at all levels
In 2024, the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution A/RES/79/1 requested the Commission on Science and Technology for Development to establish a dedicated working group to engage in a comp...
unctad.org
March 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Delighted and honoured to have been appointed to the UN Working Group on Data Governance.
The agenda is BIG: fundamental principles; interoperability frameworks; fair sharing of benefits & safe data flows.
Please get in touch if you have ideas or views!
unctad.org/topic/commis...
The agenda is BIG: fundamental principles; interoperability frameworks; fair sharing of benefits & safe data flows.
Please get in touch if you have ideas or views!
unctad.org/topic/commis...
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EXCL: Anneliese Dodds, the international development minister, has quit her post over Keir Starmer’s decision to slash the international aid budget by almost half to pay for a generational increase in defence spending.
February 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
EXCL: Anneliese Dodds, the international development minister, has quit her post over Keir Starmer’s decision to slash the international aid budget by almost half to pay for a generational increase in defence spending.
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Find open data about USAID programmes (and some sources which have been taken down)
@mikerstephens.bsky.social @ruthtownend.bsky.social @alanbeattie.bsky.social @duncangreenlse.bsky.social @joethwaites.bsky.social @dhnnjyn.bsky.social @mclem.org @davidmcnair.bsky.social @terencewoodnz.bsky.social
@mikerstephens.bsky.social @ruthtownend.bsky.social @alanbeattie.bsky.social @duncangreenlse.bsky.social @joethwaites.bsky.social @dhnnjyn.bsky.social @mclem.org @davidmcnair.bsky.social @terencewoodnz.bsky.social
You can find information about USAID’s programs using the following sources: www.publishwhatyoufund.org/2025/02/usai...
#USAID #ForeignAid
#USAID #ForeignAid
February 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Find open data about USAID programmes (and some sources which have been taken down)
@mikerstephens.bsky.social @ruthtownend.bsky.social @alanbeattie.bsky.social @duncangreenlse.bsky.social @joethwaites.bsky.social @dhnnjyn.bsky.social @mclem.org @davidmcnair.bsky.social @terencewoodnz.bsky.social
@mikerstephens.bsky.social @ruthtownend.bsky.social @alanbeattie.bsky.social @duncangreenlse.bsky.social @joethwaites.bsky.social @dhnnjyn.bsky.social @mclem.org @davidmcnair.bsky.social @terencewoodnz.bsky.social
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What a chart. Source: energyathaas.wordpress.com/2025/02/03/s...
An acre of land can power a car to go 13,000 miles per year using biofuel (corn ethanol), or 900,000 miles per year using solar.
February 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
What a chart. Source: energyathaas.wordpress.com/2025/02/03/s...
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Today seems a good day to read @samuelmarclowe.bsky.social. But then, why would you ever not read someone who writes the sentence: 'I quite enjoy working my way through retaliatory tariff lists and reverse engineering the rationale'. mostfavourednation.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
The Art of Retaliation
Tariffs, innit
mostfavourednation.substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Today seems a good day to read @samuelmarclowe.bsky.social. But then, why would you ever not read someone who writes the sentence: 'I quite enjoy working my way through retaliatory tariff lists and reverse engineering the rationale'. mostfavourednation.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
📣 Very nearly the last call for the @data4sdgs.bsky.social 2024 Partners survey
🤔 We need to know what you think so we can use the team's time in the best way to support the network
⌛ And it only takes a few minutes to fill out
👏 Thank you!!!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024Partne...
🤔 We need to know what you think so we can use the team's time in the best way to support the network
⌛ And it only takes a few minutes to fill out
👏 Thank you!!!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024Partne...
Global Partnership Annual Partners Survey - 2024 in Review
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January 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📣 Very nearly the last call for the @data4sdgs.bsky.social 2024 Partners survey
🤔 We need to know what you think so we can use the team's time in the best way to support the network
⌛ And it only takes a few minutes to fill out
👏 Thank you!!!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024Partne...
🤔 We need to know what you think so we can use the team's time in the best way to support the network
⌛ And it only takes a few minutes to fill out
👏 Thank you!!!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024Partne...
Absolutely loved this. Will restore, in a very thoughtful & realistic way, your faith in the UN & international action. Thank you @tomfletcherun.bsky.social @therestpolitics.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...
Is the UN fit for purpose? (Tom Fletcher)
Podcast Episode · Leading · 20/01/2025 · 1h
podcasts.apple.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Absolutely loved this. Will restore, in a very thoughtful & realistic way, your faith in the UN & international action. Thank you @tomfletcherun.bsky.social @therestpolitics.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...
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We are very excited to introduce two new members of our Board of Trustees: Claire Melamed (@clairemelamed.bsky.social) and Michael Blastland!
We are truly grateful that the two of them have chosen to dedicate their time and expertise to help us achieve our mission.
Welcome, Claire and Michael!
We are truly grateful that the two of them have chosen to dedicate their time and expertise to help us achieve our mission.
Welcome, Claire and Michael!
Introducing our new trustees, Claire Melamed and Michael Blastland
We are very excited to share that Claire Melamed and Michael Blastland have joined our Board of Trustees.
ourworldindata.org
January 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We are very excited to introduce two new members of our Board of Trustees: Claire Melamed (@clairemelamed.bsky.social) and Michael Blastland!
We are truly grateful that the two of them have chosen to dedicate their time and expertise to help us achieve our mission.
Welcome, Claire and Michael!
We are truly grateful that the two of them have chosen to dedicate their time and expertise to help us achieve our mission.
Welcome, Claire and Michael!
So excited to be joining the Board of an organisation I've long admired, and really looking forward to working with @hetanshah.bsky.social @maxroser.bsky.social and the team.
I was overwhelmed and delighted that we had over 100 applications to join the Board of @ourworldindata.org. I'm delighted to say we've appointed @clairemelamed.bsky.social and Michael Blastland as our new trustees
ourworldindata.org/new-trustees...
ourworldindata.org/new-trustees...
Introducing our new trustees, Claire Melamed and Michael Blastland
We are very excited to share that Claire Melamed and Michael Blastland have joined our Board of Trustees.
ourworldindata.org
January 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
So excited to be joining the Board of an organisation I've long admired, and really looking forward to working with @hetanshah.bsky.social @maxroser.bsky.social and the team.
