Mayors join Bloomberg alliance for advanced use of city data

Twenty-two cities across North, Central, and South America are participating in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ inaugural City Data Alliance which is focused on advanced uses of data in local government.

“These local governments are already leaders in using data to transform public services and deliver more for residents, especially those who’ve been left behind,” said James Anderson, who leads Government Innovation at Bloomberg Philanthropies. “The COVID-19 pandemic revealed how central data is to government that works. The Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance will help these cities detect problems earlier, manage resources more effectively, and target resources to those who need them.”...