Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis is based in Uganda and manages Pulse Lab Kampala, a Lab of the UN Global Pulse network. Paula has worked as humanitarian and development practitioner for 18 years. She has worked as manager of Innovations, social policy advisor and analyst posted in America, Asiam and Africa. With field experience in over 20 countries, Paula is passionate about promoting innovations for human development. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography and master's level on international assistance, and has a strong motivation to promote the use of big data and artificial intelligence to achieve today’s world challenges.