Linda Peters

Global data strategist

Esri's Spatial Statistics Lead, Linda Peters is a long-standing member of the global geospatial community, having built her expertise consulting with governments, communities and agencies.

Linda works with National Statistical Offices around the world to apply geospatial analysis to census and other data-intensive activities. With a background in GIS, cartography, market research and systems development, Linda is recognised as one of the most innovative advisors in applying GIS and spatial analysis to business problems.

Linda is a member of the United Nation’s Expert Group on the Integration of Statistical and Geospatial Information, as well as the UN Sustainable Development, Big Data and National Reporting Platforms working groups.

Listen to Directions with Stan Grant to hear Linda describe how data can inform effective policies that tackle some of humanity's greatest challenges.

Having authored “The Location Advantage” Massive Open Online Curriculum (MOOC) course in 2014 and co-authored the Esri Press book “GIS and the 2020 Census: Modernizing Official Statistics” – Peters aims to inform the masses, focused on smarter governments and a stronger global economy.

Digital twin of Grenada demonstrating the impact of sea level rise

News Climate change prompts Grenada digital twin

Global statistics expert Linda Peters shares how the island nation of Grenada created a 3D digital replica of the country to inform sustainability efforts in the face of climate change.

Book Free download: GIS and the 2020 Census

Linda Peter's latest book explores how technology has transformed traditional data collection processes, enabling new evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development across all tiers of government.

Episode Two Linda Peters on advising world leaders on the future

From forecasting catastrophic food droughts, to formulating strategies for the mass deployment of foreign aid, Linda Peters has combatted some of this generation's greatest challenges.

Blog Why census data is critical to COVID-19 response At the height of the pandemic, access to authoritative and up-to-date statistics became the key to developing effective response strategies. Here's why census data is central to policy making. Learn more

Blog GeoAI underpins Kuwait's rapid expansion

Deep learning helps keep Kuwait's data and maps up-to-date and complete to provide accurate information in a rapidly developing country.

Story map Global geospatial data themes

Explore the 14 Global Fundamental Geospatial Data Themes and find out how using them can help produce standardised fundamental data to support initiatives such as the 2030 SDGs.

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Resource Shaping the future with GIS

This page delves into the process behind the US Census Bureau modernising its entire census process through the application of GIS.

Blog Geospatial technology underpins every aspect of the 2020 Census

For the 2020 Census, the US Census Bureau has incorporated geospatial technology into every aspect of its design.

How GIS helps monitor cybersecurity threats to the US Census

Blog Monitoring cybersecurity threats to the US Census

The US Census Bureau will monitor a real-time map of decennial census progress to see if disinformation disrupts response rates.

GIS and the 2020 Census: Modernizing Official Statistics

E-book Modernising official statistics with GIS

This eBook provides statistical organisations with the most recent GIS methodologies and technological tools to support census workers' needs at all the stages of a census.

This paper presents a sustainable approach to the modernization of National Statistical Organization (NSO) business processes using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Resource Modernisation of NSO business processes

This paper presents a sustainable approach to the modernisation of National Statistical Organisation (NSO) business processes using GIS.

News Tunisia automates census work with GIS

In 2024, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) in Tunisia will count all 11.5 million people living in the North African country. Read about the critical role GIS will play in this multi-million dollar process.

Kuwait empowers its populace with multi-purpose mapping app

News Kuwait empowers citizens with mapping app

Kuwait is investing heavily in GIS implementation with an emphasis on building national GIS expertise. Discover how citizens and businesses are benefitting.

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