Press Coverage
MLP
Machine Learning for Peace at the Paris Peace Forum
The Machine Learning for Peace (MLP) project was one of 60 projects hosted at the 2022 Paris Peace Forum in November. Check out our page on the Peace Forum’s website or hear more about MLP and other related work from the Forum’s AI in International Development roundtable discussion.
Machine Learning for Peace: tracking civic spaces around the globe
DevLab launched the Machine Learning for Peace (MLP) project website at the Open Government Partnership Global Summit in December 2021. This event marked the unveiling of the MLP data and forecasts to the general public. Click here to watch the MLP launch event and learn more about the digital tools associated with the project (~1 hour video).
Machine Learning for Peace: website forecasts civic spaces
This article, featured in Duke’s online newsletter, describes the MLP launch event and covers how MLP’s data and forecasts are being developed and deployed to benefit donors and civil society around the world.
Using Big Data and Machine Learning to Better Understand Civic Space
The Machine Learning for Peace (MLP) project partnered with Catalyst Balkans and USAID Serbia to produce additional data on civic space in Serbia. This event highlighted DevLab’s committed to incorporating local voices into our data production and the innovative work being done by Catalyst Balkans. Click here to learn more about MLP’s work in Serbia (~1 hour video).
Machine Learning for Peace: Forecasting Civic Space to Defend Democracy
The Machine Learning for Peace (MLP) project was featured at the 2022 Global Digital Development Forum in May 2022. This forum focused on showcasing concrete solutions to important development challenges. Click here to watch a brief video describing how the MLP project and online tools can be used by policymakers and practitioners to address important global challenges. (~5 minute video)