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In the Republic of Korea, there is a need for a consolidated database to provide timely market information on self-employed workers by region and business sector.

Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.

A cyber-attack could mean global economic losses of between $121 billion and $234 billion and insurance losses of between $27 billion and $40 billion.

Singapore built an offshore landfill on Pulau Semakau primarily for waste management, but it also ensured that marine life would thrive and it could serve as a public park.

Despite extensive aid, countries with fragile and conflict-affected situations are generally failing to significantly improve the lives of their people. New thinking is needed.

Tapping the potential of MOOCs in training statisticians on tablet-based data collection yields promising results.

Best practices in WASH initiatives consider the needs, culture, and behaviors of the poor and vulnerable who are most at risk of infectious diseases.

Converting oil platforms into reefs not only results in millions of dollars in cost savings but also results in the preservation of some of the most productive ecosystems on earth.

Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy. 

The People’s Republic of China’s efforts to integrate natural capital accounting into its national policy development process may encourage mainstreaming of the practice in other parts of the world.