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Digital platforms for peer-to-peer energy trading in microgridsAcross the Asia-Pacific region, distributed energy resources are changing how communities produce and consume electricity. Rooftop solar, battery storage,…
Virtual Reality for Pandemic-Ready Healthcare TeamsPandemic preparedness depends on more than clinical knowledge. Healthcare workers must recognize rapidly changing symptoms, use personal protective equipment…
Using Crowdsourced Data to Improve Emergency Evacuation Plans in Pacific TownsPacific towns face emergency risks shaped by geography, climate, infrastructure, and limited transport options. A tsunami, cyclone, volcanic eruption, flash…
Open Data Portals Across Five Asia-Pacific CapitalsOpen Government Data Portals: A Comparative Study of Five Asia-Pacific Capitals reveals how cities are using public information to improve accountability,…
Digital Wallets for Cash Transfer Programs During Economic CrisesEconomic shocks expose weaknesses in traditional welfare systems. Inflation, conflict, natural disasters, and public health emergencies can leave households…
How Mobile Network Data Helped Optimize Public Transport Routes in Metro ManilaMetro Manila’s transport network serves a dense, rapidly changing urban region made up of cities with different travel patterns, road conditions, and…
Building Resilient Data Centers in Tropical Cyclone RegionsData centers are essential infrastructure for digital government, banking, health care, logistics, education, and emergency coordination. In Asia-Pacific…
E-marketplace platforms for handicraft artisans in rural Sri LankaRural Sri Lanka has a rich craft heritage shaped by local materials, family knowledge, and distinctive cultural traditions. Pottery, handloom textiles, wooden…
How Blockchain Verified Philanthropic Donations in Disaster RecoveryWhen a cyclone, earthquake, flood, or conflict displaces communities, charitable giving can rise quickly. Yet emergency donations often move through several…
Designing Inclusive Digital ID Systems For Persons With DisabilitiesDigital identity can help people access healthcare, education, social protection, banking, employment, and public information. For persons with disabilities,…