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In the digital economy, central bankers and regulators face the challenge of ensuring consumer safety and financial stability while promoting innovation in the financial sector.
Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.
A web-based platform using satellite data and climate scenarios helps urban planners build resilient and livable cities.
Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
Shifting to circular approaches can deliver economic gains while helping address food security and promote sustainable production and consumption.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Change management, effective public–private partnership, and regulation are crucial to the success of citywide inclusive sanitation programs.
A combination of asphalt and concrete layers that incorporate plastic waste could make durable, sustainable, and cost-effective rural roads.
In the People’s Republic of China, biogas plants supply electricity to livestock farms using their wastes and produce organic fertilizer for eco-farming.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.