Based in Indonesia, the NIRAS Data Futures Hub is at the centre of world-leading regional capability in data innovation. It brings together novel research-industry partnerships and multi-disciplinary expertise to improve the use of data in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals across the globe.

It does this by challenging old assumptions in the use of data in development, innovating with Big Data and new technology, while applying international standards in data quality from official statistics. From its headquarters in Jakarta, the Hub anchors these pioneering capabilities in SE Asia, whilst connecting the region to global leaders in data, technology and statistics.

The Hub brings together novel research-industry partnerships and multi-disciplinary expertise to improve the use of data and technology in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, whilst challenging old assumptions in the use of data in development.

Data Futures is powered by in-house NIRAS staff with unique and varied international experience and networks in using data effectively, combining the latest innovative thinking with established best practice in development, policy, and data standards. We select the right partners for each new challenge and work with the global data community to inspire a better world through numbers.