Data Visualization

Blog of the Data Visualization & Communication Course at OSB-AUB

This is my favorite part about analytics: Taking boring flat data and bringing it to life through visualization” John Tukey

Unshackling Potential: Transforming Adolescent Education from Marriage to Schools Across African Nations

Education:  Education is the cornerstone of development, unlocking doors to a brighter future. Education plays an essential role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The persistent challenge of education in African countries, particularly for...

Saving Little Lives

In the least developed countries across the world, balancing the number of newborn and the unfortunate number of infants who pass away remains a challenge. These regions often face the difficult challenge of high birth rates, which contribute to an explosive...

Imports Vs Exports in Lebanon (% GDP)

Introduction: In the dynamic world of economics, trade balances play a pivotal role in determining a country's financial health. This visualization offers a clear and concise representation of Lebanon's trade situation over the recent years, focusing on the comparison...

Changing Demographic Composition: The Arab World Case

The demographic composition of the Arab world has been changing as birth rates have decreased drastically. The birth rate per 1,000 people in the Arab world has gone from around 42% in 1979 to around 24% in 2020, which is close to half. The potential reason behind the...

Dependency Ratio of the Lebanese Society

This visualization shows the comparison of the dependency ratios of old age as well as children between several middle eastern countries. It is seen that the child dependency ratio is not that high in Lebanon, but we chose to focus more on the old-age dependency. As...

Equality For Tomorrow

Team: Jana Chazbeck, Olguinia El Ferzli, Josephine Kaadou, Haydar Hamdan and Rawane Ibrahim. Note that you can watch the videos here if you faced any technical or connections issues while visiting the website: Reinvented toilets video: Volunteers video: Thank You for...

Road Safety in Lebanon

ALERT TODAY, ALIVE TOMORROW Contributors: Bashar Salha, Mohamad Kheir El Daouk, Rani Abu Dehn, Raoul El Khazen, Rima Wehbe. Road Safety: Background Information The World Health Organization estimates that around 1.3 million people die and that 30 to 50 million are...

Balancing Act: “Navigating CO2 Emissions and Harnessing Green Energy Resources”

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have been a central focus of global environmental discussions. The issue of increasing CO2 emissions, largely attributed to human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and industrial processes, has gained heightened attention...

Paying the Price: Lebanon’s Deepening Healthcare Crisis

Problem Statement: Lebanon is facing a healthcare crisis. With the government's dwindling support, an increasing share of medical costs is being paid out-of-pocket by citizens, many of whom are already in financial distress. This trend is pushing families into poverty...

Carbon Dioxide Damage in Lebanon and MENA Region

Introduction: Carbon emissions has always been a main driver behind the increased air pollution in different countries. These emissions are dangerous on the human wellbeing and on the nature\earth and specifically, the MENA Region Carbon Dioxide Damages have increased...
Healthcare Challenges in Nigeria: A Call for Action

Healthcare Challenges in Nigeria: A Call for Action

Imagine waking up every day gripped by the fear of succumbing to poor healthcare, a result of your country's negligence. Chukwudi, a 10-year-old Nigerian battling HIV in a nation with the world's highest mortality rate (164.24/1000 people). Is his fear justified? And...

Decoding Traffic Accidents: A 2019 Snapshot from France

Decoding Traffic Accidents: A 2019 Snapshot from France

Car accidents remain a significant concern across the globe, negatively affecting many lives daily, which shows the need for continuous efforts in ensuring road safety. Annually, the toll of car accidents in France highlights a critical need for detailed analysis and...

Boosting Sales Performance in Competitive Times

Boosting Sales Performance in Competitive Times

Introduction Imagine you have a business of your own. Consider it a dream come true to have it thrive. Now, as an entrepreneur, what would you care about most for your business’s future? As a matter of fact, you can respond to this question with a multitude of...

The Price of Progress, Life…

The Price of Progress, Life…

What is your value? Although you would like to say you cannot be measured by a number, you are! Studies implemented to assess projects and decide whether to implement them or not reduce you to a number, just like they judge the value of a building. The world is...