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

Gender Parity: A hidden opportunity for sustainable economic growth

"Hiring and promoting talented women is the right thing to do for society, and its economic imperatives."                                                                                                                                                     Carlos Ghosn...

Is further education improving employment rates?

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. –  Benjamin Franklin Education is the pillar of society. Education is the only way to a good life. Education is the future. But do it smartly.  With every generation coming on, every aspect of life is changing whether...

The Right to Longevity and Healthy Aging: Health Expenditure & Life Expectancy Issue

  Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages GOAL:3 On the morning of his 45th birthday, Pedro woke up feeling depressed and anxious what was supposedly a happy occasion was one step closer to inevitable death for Pedro. You see no one in...

From Playgrounds to Parenthood

A group of us here at the UN development program are tasked with dealing with important issue of underage pregnancy in third world countries. Teenage pregnancies (14-15 years) have been drastically increasing across many underdeveloped countries. It seems teenagers in...

Analyzing The Shift in CO2 Emission : USA vs. China (1990-2020)

In the unfolding narrative of global environmental challenges, the tale of the United States and China emerges as a compelling story of shifting roles and responsibilities in the battle against climate change. The visual representation of CO2 emissions between the...

Diving into the Jewelry World

Going through the different phases of the data visualization chain, from data exploration to creating a fully functional and adaptable Tableau dashboard, reinforced the important role that data analysis plays in today’s world, and no company should be falling behind...

Unveiling the Global Struggle: Insights into Poverty Across the World

Through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions, we can dismantle the barriers of global poverty, unlocking a future where prosperity is shared by all.   The Global Landscape of Poverty: A Complex Challenge Global poverty, a complex and multifaceted...

Problem with CO2 Emissions in the Arab World

  Meet Ahmad  Ahmad is a young and healthy adult who likes to engage in various sports. However, he suffers from severe cases of asthma and regularly takes prescribed medications along with his inhaler. Like many people his age, Ahmad is very ambitious about his...

Banks Non-Performing Loans to Total Gross Loans in the US (2009-2019)

The 2007-2008 Financial Crisis It wasn’t too long ago that Wallstreet was on the roll, but in reality, that growth was fueled by careless risk takings by the big banks. In the early 2000's, the Federal Reserve heavily lowered the Fed Fund Rate, thus, cheap credit and...

Where would you imagine yourself if you were not educated?

Children Education is a right! Did you know? Even though the average percentage of Children out of school is declining over the years, studies showed that almost 20% of children in low-income countries and 10% in lower middle-income countries are still out of primary...
Beyond Wealth: What Makes a Nation Truly Happy?

Beyond Wealth: What Makes a Nation Truly Happy?

"Would you rather cry in a Toyota or a Bentley?" This popular saying suggests that wealth automatically brings happiness. But when we look globally, the story is far more complex. Despite decades of economic development efforts, money alone explains only about 20% of...

Restoring Education in Syria

Restoring Education in Syria

1. Problem In 2013, a significant number of children in Syria dropped out of primary school. School closures, displacement, and safety concerns prevented children from accessing education. 2. Problem Evidence Increase in Out-of-School Children: The number of...

Children Employment Around The World

Children Employment Around The World

  Reducing Child Employment (Ages 7-14) Problem: Child Labor in Employment In many countries, children between the ages of (7 and 14) are involved in employment instead of going to school. This issue hinders their education, development, and future opportunities....