Resakss data challenge winners illuminate africa's pressing problems

The ReSAKSS Data Challenge invites competitors to use data and other resources on the ReSAKSS website to develop an innovative knowledge product or project that addresses a development challenge faced by Africa. The winners of the first annual competition—announced at the Oct. 24-26 2018 ReSAKSS (Regional Strategic Analysis and Support System) Annual Conference—included a mobile app, a video created by a high school student, and a project to protect endangered plant species.

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