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Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
A study examines the feasibility of applying computer vision techniques to satellite data of the Philippines and Thailand to produce poverty maps.
Change management, effective public–private partnership, and regulation are crucial to the success of citywide inclusive sanitation programs.
Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.
In the Republic of Korea, a mobile and low-cost motorcycle inspection system was developed for commercialization and export.
The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.
Increased road crashes linked to motorcycles call for improving policies on their use for public transport and logistics.
Compared to other infrastructure sectors, education needs a different approach to identifying projects for public–private partnerships.
Curitiba, Brazil pioneered the use of bus rapid transit and paved the way for other countries in Latin America and around the world.