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Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.
Companies and governments are devising strategies for how to manage the personal information of users of online services.
The formula: installing energy efficient lighting systems in government offices and parks, distributing fluorescent lamps nationwide, and establishing a green labeling system for buildings.
An analysis of tourism data in the Pacific shows the importance of traveler wealth, distance and infrastructure on tourist arrivals.
Blockchain can help plug leaks in the supply chain, facilitating and securing the flow of trade, finance, and information.
Digital finance offers the potential to reach underserved groups, but it is vital to first understand the needs of this segment.
To overcome vaccine hesitancy, survey shows campaigns should target women and rural and high-risk populations and focus on family immunization.
Keeping a city safe from flood and waterborne diseases requires a holistic approach to water resources management.
An online mapping tool will help ensure that renewable energy projects are developed without risking significant harm to birds and biodiversity.
The solutions in Asia and the Pacific: explore groundwater abstraction options, build efficient water infrastructure, develop better data, and improve water management, particularly for agriculture.