Passion for good data used for good decisions. Head of profession for Stats DFID, previously St Helena. All views and opinions expressed here are my own.
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Paula McLeod retweeted
Why not start the new year with an abstract submission for @RoyalStatSoc 2025 International Conference in Edinburgh - 20-minute talk, 5-minute rapid-fire + poster presentation options all available: rss.org.uk/news-publication/… #RSS2025Conf
Paula McLeod retweeted
Great to see the #PowerOfData features strongly in the UK's new Industrial Strategy. Happy to be working with @FCDOStats to make sure that this power is driving growth around the world. @MelindaBohannon @j0nesci @StatsPaula
Proud parent moment :-)
Congratulations to Christian, Tanith and Pip - our winners from tonight's Young Musician of the Year 👏👏
We were overwhelmed with the talent on display this evening!
@CglenHighSchool #wearecalderglen
@VillageMusicEK
Great to hear the presentation and discussion. Holds real promise for the way forward to agreeing meaningful, and sustainable, action.
Great to join the preparatory session of #Ffd4 this week. Very encouraged a strong support for the #PowerOfData, and excited to work together for a good outcome in Spain in 2025. @Data4SDGs @StatsPaula @MelindaBohannon @pthigo @UNStats @StatsGhana
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Paula McLeod retweeted
With self-proclaimed "data geeks" like @LisaNandy on the job, we're excited to see how UK international development efforts can be accelerated by investments in #data under the new government.
More about the #PowerofData 👇
data4sdgs.org/initiatives/po…
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Paula McLeod retweeted
"On Friday 1 March hear more about the #PowerofData High Impact Initiative and how national data partnerships are:
➡️Revolutionizing decision making
➡️Accelerating digital transformation agendas
➡️Opening up economic opportunities.
Register here: buff.ly/3UQs8J1 #UN55SC
Paula McLeod retweeted
New UK Gov White Paper on Development is out! Lots to say (see @charlesjkenny @EconMitch & others), but on #data it's unequivocal - it's central to everything. #UKDev 🧵
Paula McLeod retweeted
AI for development = data for development.
Realising the promise of AI needs a data system which is inclusive & safe, with benefits fairly shared & opportunities open to all.
data4sdgs.org/blog/data-deve…
@ODIHQ @FCDOStats @j0nesci @gioasempre @NiNanjira @worldbankdata
Paula McLeod retweeted
Come work with us! Opportunity for UK Government Statisticians to join @FCDOStats :
Grade 7, Global Statistics, Technology and Analysis Directorate, Statistics Advisers x2 (Open to Promotion)
See civilservicejobs.service.gov…
Reference: 325112
Paula McLeod retweeted
As I enter my final year as FCDO CSA, the search for my successor has started. Its an amazing job, providing science advice across FCDO priority agendas, guiding FCDO’s significant development R&D & working with talented research & diplomatic staff in UK & globally. #fcdocsa
.@FCDOGovUK are looking for a new Chief Scientific Adviser to help them harness the power of research, evidence, expertise and science diplomacy to support the UK becoming a leading science power globally. More information about this exciting role here: civilservicejobs.service.gov…
Paula McLeod retweeted
What are the changes you want to see?
My name is Philippa (Pip) and I'm running to be one of two MSYPs for EK. I want to know what you care about, so I can make you priorities part of my campaign 🗳
#syp #eastkilbride #sypelections2023
Paula McLeod retweeted
Join the #PowerIfData movement!
🎉💪 +20 #Data4Dev and civil society organizations signed our letter before the #PowerOfData High Impact Initiative launch this Sunday.
You can still sign the letter to call on world leaders to unlock the data dividend 👇 docs.google.com/document/d/1…
#GlobalGoals
Paula McLeod retweeted
We are proud partners for the #PowerOfData, excited for @AndrewmitchMP to be co-hosting the launch on Sunday, and inspired for the next steps in accelerating action for the #GlobalGoals
Ready for the SDG Action Weekend? 🙌 See you this Sunday, Sep 17, to harness the #PowerOfData to achieve the #GlobalGoals 🚀
Join us in NYC with @UNFPA @UNDESA @WHO @WorldBank @ghanagov @GovKenya @UKUN_NewYork @UNDP
Or join us online here 🎦 bit.ly/3RkjEZ1
Paula McLeod retweeted
Really looking forward to seeing this data training go live - if you’re a civil servant then look out for some great materials when One Big Thing kicks off in September! 📈
📢 Exciting news! We're developing practitioner-level data training modules for @cabinetofficeuk's One Big Thing, an annual e-learning initiative for UK civil servants, launching on 4 September. This year, it's all about data upskilling!👇
datasciencecampus.ons.gov.uk…
Paula McLeod retweeted
!Call for evidence for the UK International Development White Paper. Shaping out approach to international development to 2030.
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
UK publishing a White Paper to reset progress on international development and the #GlobalGoals, including tackling climate change. I want to hear from you what should be in it: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Paula McLeod retweeted
Followers! Please give my son James a retweet, he's trying to raise some money for his family by raffling his camper van on crowdfunder. He's spent the last 18 months carefully crafting it himself!
#campervan #selfbuild #vanlife #Travel #adventure #PRIZEDRAW
He are some more pics of the van that is up for prize draw! Ending in only 20 days! Follow the link in our bio to enter and for details.
Paula McLeod retweeted
Exciting Job Opportunities!
@UNStats consultants to support #SDGs
Open positions:
🔹 Project Manager (1 position)
🔹 Front-End Developer (2 positions)
🔹 Data Engineer (2 positions)
🔹 Communications Specialist (1 position)
🔹 UX Designer (1 position)
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Paula McLeod retweeted
Just out! The 2023 Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals provides decision-makers, the development community, academics, journalists, & the public with data insights for each of the 17 #SDGs & explains how some are measured.
🌎 wrld.bg/rQB350OTYCv
Paula McLeod retweeted
Guess who’s back? Back again. Data is back. Tell a friend?
Help us get the word out that *the* best unconference dedicated to open data is happening in June.
A little retweet?
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#RT #opendata #odcamp #opengov #ddj #unconference xitter.cf/ODcamp/status/16614620…
Paula McLeod retweeted
📢 Calling all SDG enthusiasts! 🌍🎯
Do you want to explore the #SDGs database in a more intuitive way? 🤔 Have burning questions about SDG data that you'd like to ask in plain language?
⏱️ Take a few minutes to complete this form - bit.ly/42Hbs7O
@SustDev @UNDESA
