The power of data remains untapped until it’s translated into action and measurable impact. At Social Progress Imperative, we believe data literacy and going beyond that is critical for navigating the complex challenges of our time.
Data literacy is about understanding context, asking the right questions, and recognizing the stories behind the numbers. It means moving beyond surface-level observations to uncover the root causes of social issues. For example, in our latest AlTi Global Social Progress Index, we analyzed how investments in the Water and Sanitation sector deliver strong spin-off benefits to health and education, and that most regions are close to achieving this goal. However, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa still have some way to go but with strong prospects for further advancements. (Read full report)
In this brief conversation, Johan Rockström, Director at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact, and Michael Green, CEO of the Social Progress Imperative, discuss how the world has made progress on data literacy and what else needs to be done to bridge the gap between data and action.
As discussed by Green and Rockström, the challenge increases when translating insight into implementation. This translation demands cross-sector collaboration, innovative thinking, and a willingness to adapt. It shifts our focus from "what the data says" to "what we will do because of what the data says."
Closing the data-to-impact gap requires ongoing commitment: using an actionable framework, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and telling compelling stories that humanize the numbers. Data can feel abstract, but behind every statistic are lives directly affected.
At Social Progress Imperative, this commitment defines our mission. We provide robust, comparable data insights through the Social Progress Index, empowering leaders and citizens to look beyond traditional economic indicators. Our purpose is to help decisionmakers translate powerful data into actionable insights that drive real social impact and improve lives across the world.
The power of data remains untapped until it’s translated into action and measurable impact. At Social Progress Imperative, we believe data literacy and going beyond that is critical for navigating the complex challenges of our time.
Data literacy is about understanding context, asking the right questions, and recognizing the stories behind the numbers. It means moving beyond surface-level observations to uncover the root causes of social issues. For example, in our latest AlTi Global Social Progress Index, we analyzed how investments in the Water and Sanitation sector deliver strong spin-off benefits to health and education, and that most regions are close to achieving this goal. However, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa still have some way to go but with strong prospects for further advancements. (Read full report)
In this brief conversation, Johan Rockström, Director at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact, and Michael Green, CEO of the Social Progress Imperative, discuss how the world has made progress on data literacy and what else needs to be done to bridge the gap between data and action.
As discussed by Green and Rockström, the challenge increases when translating insight into implementation. This translation demands cross-sector collaboration, innovative thinking, and a willingness to adapt. It shifts our focus from "what the data says" to "what we will do because of what the data says."
Closing the data-to-impact gap requires ongoing commitment: using an actionable framework, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and telling compelling stories that humanize the numbers. Data can feel abstract, but behind every statistic are lives directly affected.
At Social Progress Imperative, this commitment defines our mission. We provide robust, comparable data insights through the Social Progress Index, empowering leaders and citizens to look beyond traditional economic indicators. Our purpose is to help decisionmakers translate powerful data into actionable insights that drive real social impact and improve lives across the world.
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