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The Republic of Korea’s shift to an information and communication technology-based education system provides useful lessons for other countries looking to make similar changes.
Nepal is starting to modernize its electric grid by implementing smart meters.
Installing wire-rope barriers to separate opposing lanes of traffic can reduce fatal road accidents by 95%.
Singapore revives the Bras Basah and Bugis neighborhoods through a 20-year master plan that prioritizes pedestrians and promotes a vibrant street life.
While many inclusive businesses support the concept of gender-inclusivity, much more can be done to ensure that women’s economic empowerment is promoted in the workplace.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
Reforming the calculation of lending rates could improve delinquent loan collection.
In Pakistan, a multi-donor fund was set up to help finance priority investments in disaster risk management.
Companies and governments are devising strategies for how to manage the personal information of users of online services.