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Rapid and low-risk prototyping of solutions to problems promotes innovative and cost-effective approaches to urban development.
Providing a lifeline to workers and businesses most affected by the COVID-19 crisis calls for innovative solutions, such as digital money transfers.
Here’s how artificial intelligence can support governments in learning, performing better, and crafting strong development partnerships.
In the highly competitive Korean market, policy makers need to adjust performance indicators and incentives to encourage banks to increase technology financing.
Reforming the calculation of lending rates could improve delinquent loan collection.
Singapore revives the Bras Basah and Bugis neighborhoods through a 20-year master plan that prioritizes pedestrians and promotes a vibrant street life.
Basic infrastructure needs to be put in place before blockchain fintech can solve persistent problems that hold back growth and job creation.
Change management, effective public–private partnership, and regulation are crucial to the success of citywide inclusive sanitation programs.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.