Indicator aggregator

Inter-American Development Bank

The Indicator Aggregator is an R library developed by the IDB, designed to analyze and compare indicators from various sources and units of measurement. This tool makes it easy to search for data related to keywords, turning hundreds of indicators into valuable information for decision making. Initially created as part of the Gender Dashboard project to make visible the gaps in gender indicators, it allows the extraction and normalization of indicators from multiple sources, adapting to the analytical needs of academics, NGOs and other entities interested in detailed data analysis.

This Aggregator faces the challenge of effectively analyzing and comparing indicators from multiple sources. It transforms data into useful information for decision-making, allowing gaps in gender indicators and other sectors to be visualized, facilitating effective strategic analysis.

Enables searching for development indicators across multiple databases. Allows comparison of indicators with various units of measurement. Facilitates efficient data analysis for development studies. Provides a unified interface for accessing diverse data sources. Enhances the usability of development data for research and policy-making.

Built as an R library, it enables seamless integration into data analysis workflows. Connects to APIs from development data sources like the World Bank. Utilizes WBSTAT, WDI, HTTR, and JSONLITE for managing API connections and data. Facilitates data manipulation tasks such as merging and filtering. Embraces an open-source approach, encouraging community contributions and improvements.