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Statisticians use satellite images of Earth’s night lights to measure social and economic activity.
In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.
Savvy project management accelerates construction of a 75 km railway in war-torn Afghanistan.
Better coordination and accountability are helping to improve road and water systems in Armenia.
Inclusive digitalization involves expanding ICT access, adopting user-centric digital designs, and promoting digital literacy.
The development of transportation infrastructure served as a linchpin of rapid economic growth in the Republic of Korea.
Bhutan must boost productivity in traditional crops while building capacity for high‑value agricultural exports.
Effective resettlement begins with keeping people at the heart of planning and decision-making.
Precision farming, AI-powered pest detection, and drone-based imaging empower farmers to optimize resources and improve yields.
The creation of a government-initiated disaster risk insurance company would address financial needs in case a major natural hazard hits the country.