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Poverty maps derived from satellite images helped target the most vulnerable households in pandemic-affected areas in the Philippines.
Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.
An arsenal of digital tools, such as geofencing, location sharing, and 3D printing, is helping fight the spread of the coronavirus.
The pandemic is having a profound impact on how learning is delivered and how it unfolds for millions of learners all over the world.
Through machine learning, data from nontraditional sources, such as telcos, are analyzed for credit risk assessment of the unbanked.
A study looks at the costs of overloading and how improved policies and enforcement can give an economic boost to Mekong countries.
Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.
Increasing investments in natural capital requires a proper accounting of its economic value for informed policy and decision-making.
Armenia’s leaders put in place prudent fiscal and monetary policies that resulted in strong economic growth.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.