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Poverty maps derived from satellite images helped target the most vulnerable households in pandemic-affected areas in the Philippines.
A tech startup in Australia is piloting the use of blockchain in ensuring traceability, provenance, and authentication in the supply chain.
New digital technologies are a game changer for financial inclusion in Asia, opening up access to financial services for all sectors of society, and in the process helping dispel myths about financial inclusion.
In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
Invest in responsible, data-driven AI adoption backed by strong governance, pilot testing, and cross-sector collaboration.
Harmonize traceability standards and adopt shared digital technologies to boost interoperability in the food supply chain.
Private institutions are creating new ways to learn and access learning tools for people to meet future skills demand.
Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.
In Australia, the private sector is working with regulators to maximize the benefits of blockchain technology and minimize its risks.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.