Reviews
Regulatory sandboxes and fintech growth in emerging AsiaAcross emerging Asia, digital finance is expanding faster than traditional regulatory systems can adapt. Mobile wallets, alternative credit scoring, embedded…
Drones Give Pacific Coral Reefs A New Conservation MapAcross the Pacific, coral reefs support fisheries, coastal protection, tourism, food security, and cultural life. Yet many reef systems remain difficult to…
Digital skills for older adults in JapanJapan’s rapidly ageing society is entering a period in which digital access increasingly determines how people manage health, public services, finances,…
Smart Water Metering for Leakage Detection in Aging Urban NetworksWater loss is one of the least visible pressures facing rapidly growing cities. Pipes installed decades ago may develop cracks, faulty joints, and…
Turning citizen feedback into better public services with language technologyPublic agencies receive a constant stream of opinions through call centres, surveys, social media, messaging apps, complaint portals, and community meetings.…
How free public Wi-Fi can strengthen Kathmandu’s small businessesKathmandu’s cafés, guesthouses, market stalls, repair shops, restaurants, and independent retailers operate in a city where digital access increasingly shapes…
E-Procurement Systems That Reduced Corruption in Infrastructure ProjectsPublic infrastructure procurement involves large budgets, complex specifications, and many points where public officials and suppliers interact. Without strong…
Digital Tools for Mangrove Restoration Monitoring in Southeast AsiaMangroves protect coastlines, store carbon, support fisheries, and provide income for millions of people across Southeast Asia. Yet restoration projects often…
Blockchain-Based Land Titling In Post-Conflict Timor-LesteLand ownership records are central to recovery after conflict. They determine who can return, rebuild, invest, inherit property, and access public services. In…
How Mobile Broadband Competition Lowered Prices for Low-Income UsersAffordable mobile broadband has become a foundation for participation in modern economic and social life. People use mobile data to search for jobs, access…