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Passionate about driving change for a better world? Join Us in Making a Meaningful Impact with Analytics! We’re in search of a freelance expert to accelerate our Analytics for a Better World institute. At Analytics for a Better World, we’re on a mission to unite nonprofits, academia, and businesses in leveraging analytics to jointly contribute […]

We are happy to announce our new Lead of Operations and Project Manager: Kate Molly Henry! At ABW, Kate will focus on ensuring successful collaboration with all partners, sponsors, and research teams. With over 6 years of project management experience and a background in data analytics, she has witnessed the power of data analytics and […]

We are happy to announce our new ABW supervisory board member: Franka Rolvink Couzy! Franka plays a vital role in expanding ABW’s reach. With more than 20 years of experience at top Dutch business media, a research background at one of the largest Dutch banks and extensive experience in advising C-level about change for the […]

Open call to all the data science enthusiasts from the non-profit and development sector: applications for the 2023 Data Science Practitioner Fellowship by ABW are now open! After last year’s success, the new edition of the ABW Data Science Practitioners Fellowship Program is here! Our 8-week hands-on online program will take place from September 13th […]

In a bid to drive lasting health change across Africa, Amref Health Africa, the largest health organisation in Africa, has embraced the power of innovation and data analytics. Partnering with the Analytics for a Better World (ABW) Institute, a collaborative effort between University of Amsterdam and ORTEC, Amref has embarked on a transformative journey towards […]

Supervisory Board Member: Nonprofits and Social Innovation We are currently seeking a Supervisory Board Member who will play a pivotal role in expanding our NGO network, providing valuable insights on NGOs, social innovation, and sustainable development. As an ambassador for our organization, you will have the opportunity to broaden our reach, support fundraising efforts, and […]

It is official! Analytics for a Better World has a started a collaboration with Cmotions, with the aim of applying advanced analytics to social issues.

The June 2023 issue of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS) includes an article about Analytics for a Better World and its impact on the Sustainable Development Goals, written by ABW Science to Impact Director, Dick den Hertog and ABW Managing Director, Robert Monné!

Fleur Theulen wins the Jan Hemelrijk Award 2023 for her thesis "Solving Large Maximum Covering Location Problems with a GRASP Heuristic: Case-study for stroke facility allocation in Vietnam"

On May 24th, 2023 Analytics for a Better World (ABW) organized its second annual conference at Amsterdam Business School. Read more about this conference.

Last week, our science-to-impact co-directors Prof. Dimitris Bertsimas from MIT Sloan School of Management and Prof. Dick den Hertog from University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School started the undergraduate course “Analytics for a Better World” at MIT. The course introduces predictive and prescriptive analytics methods to solve problems that contribute to the welfare of […]

On Thursday, February 16, it's time for a new edition of Cmotions' Meetup dedicated to innovation, sustainability and utilizing data for a better world