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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.
Entry points for interventions include increasing access to quality seeds and materials, enhancing value chains, and promoting best practices through regional projects.
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.
Digital tools may be used to overcome challenges in planning, logistics management, vaccination administration, and immunization monitoring.
Singapore reinvented itself into a world-class city by taking an integrated approach to sustainable urban development.
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.
Innovations in water management and adaptive planning can create opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.
Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy.