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Maneuvering through the web of stakeholder interests, the Republic of Korea institutionalized a service-oriented bus transportation system in Seoul and its satellite cities in surrounding provinces.
Increasing private sector participation in training can help build employer confidence and prepare graduates for the job market.
Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.
Drones have the potential to maximize development impact through data acquisition, processing, and management for projects.
Through machine learning, data from nontraditional sources, such as telcos, are analyzed for credit risk assessment of the unbanked.
Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.
Promoting national digital ID systems, interoperable systems, and cloud-based infrastructures can make digital financial services more efficient.
In Medellin city, Colombia, cable cars have helped enhance mobility for marginalized neighborhoods, reduce pollution, and improve quality of life.
The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.
On Indonesia’s remote Sumba Island, poorer households can pay for solar home systems with goods or services instead of cash.