Setting the scene
I have been working in public health and human rights for nearly 15 years, and for around half of that time I have been involved independently as a researcher, analyst and facilitator. I specialise in...
View ArticleThe “data paradox”
In this short post we discuss further some of the challenges faced in planning HIV programmes for key populations. The post is based on discussions that were originally posted on our Facebook page....
View ArticleWhat is data for health?
The first few posts on Where There Is No Data have set the scene by discussing the challenges faced by marginalised populations in HIV programmes. We’ve also talked about the fact that having good...
View ArticleWhat does “first ever” research look like?
Starting from nothing When we talk about where there is no data, it is not strictly true that there is NO data. Even if information has not been collected or analysed or published, it still exists....
View ArticleEight lessons on finding the money
Post by Owen Ryan Much of what we have discussed so far on Where There Is No Data is about collecting information where none or very little exists. But I focus on a type of research that is...
View ArticleGetting practical: learning to work where there is no data
Post by Jamie Uhrig Implementing HIV prevention activities with sex workers in Ethiopia means learning to work where there is no data. The HIV epidemics in Ethiopia are unique to this multi-ethnic...
View ArticleFilling the data gaps: community-led research
Not just no data, but also the wrong type of data Readers who have had anything to do with the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria will know that there is about to be a huge flurry of...
View ArticleSmall data for shorter feedback loops and local planning
It seems like everything is about BIG data these days so I was very happy to see this blog post from Public Health England, heard through Petra Boynton. The post discusses how PHE is working to break...
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