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How Data Science Is Powering Smarter Fleets, Safer Roads, and a Cleaner Planet At the 2025 Fleet Forum Annual Conference, Robert Monné of Analytics for a Better World (ABW) shared how mission-driven organisations are using data science to accelerate social impact. With just 17% of Sustainable Development Goals on track, ABW’s proven model—Challenge → Data Science → Impact—is helping nonprofits like The Ocean Cleanup cut costs and timelines in half. From optimising fleet routes to reducing road accidents, analytics is emerging as a game-changer for mobility reform and environmental solutions. Discover how bold collaboration and advanced analytics are reshaping what’s possible for global good.

At the Fleet Forum Annual Conference, Robert Monné, the Analytics for a Better World Managing Director, will take the stage on the 24th of June at 12:15 CEST to explore exactly that. His keynote delves into real-world case studies, showcasing how analytics and collaboration are transforming the way we address global challenges — and how […]

When Professor Dick den Hertog realized the untapped potential of data science for solving real-world problems, he launched Analytics for a Better World (ABW) – a global initiative helping NGOs tackle challenges like plastic pollution and poverty. Discover how ABW is using algorithms for good, from The Ocean Cleanup to education projects worldwide. 📖 Read the full story in the English version or Dutch version of UvA Alumni Magazine.

The 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference was a time to highlight the impact a transdisciplinary community united by analytics for social and planetary good can have. We are proud to announce that the project "Optimizing the Path Towards Plastic-Free Oceans" won third place in the Innovative Applications in Analytics Award! Curious about the impact? Read our the update and learn all about how the developed models optimize cleanup routes using ocean current data, plastic dispersion models, and advanced optimization.

At the 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference, Professor Dr. Dick den Hertog gave a keynote where he talked about more than optimization theory — he showed how advanced analytics is already feeding millions, cleaning oceans, and expanding healthcare across the globe. In his keynote, “Analytics for a Better World,” Professor den Hertog issued a bold challenge: prioritizing solving real-world problems through impactful projects over publication counts. From optimizing food aid across 88 countries to deploying healthcare where needed most, this is analytics with a purpose.

At the recent Analytics for a Better World (ABW) Kickoff Event, leaders from academia, industry, and the nonprofit sector gathered—both in person and online—to reflect on past impact and share bold ambitions for the future of data science in service of the global good. A Mission Rooted in Urgency and Opportunity Founded three years ago […]

It is with great enthusiasm that we would like to introduce you to ABW’s new team member: Tessa Möller. Tessa will, as interim COO+ program/project manager, help us to make more impact by running our execution/delivery organization. With Tessa’s strong operational and leadership experience as well as a background in operations research and program/ project […]

On Tuesday, April 9th, we welcomed the incoming class of students at the REC Impact Center, who are embarking on their Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis journey focusing on ABW topics this semester! Following brief presentations from Prof. Dick den Hertog and ABW Managing Director Robert Monné, each student shared insights into their projects and the […]

We are happy to announce our new Outreach and Event Manager: Irina Ioniță! At ABW, Irina will focus on ensuring successful communication regarding our NGO’s developments, as well as keeping our community connected through online and in-person events. With 3 years of communications and events experience, and an academic background in communication science and media, […]

The Foundation for the Dutch Data Science Awards and KHMW (Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities) announce the Analytics for a Better World Award. The Analytics for a Better World Award is presented annually to an individual or organization that has applied analytics with a high social and/or societal impact that contributes to the […]

Last week, ABW CTO Parvathy Krishnan had the opportunity to participate in the AI for Social Good Dagstuhl Seminar! The AI for the social good seminar at the Schloss Dagstuhl – Leibniz-Center for Informatics had 27 people from 7 countries on 3 continents convene for a week to live together and work on forming collaborations. […]

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you! Analytics for a Better World is embarking on a new chapter of growth, and we're delighted to announce the opening of our new office location!