News: ITU, ADB and the World Bank
- A conducive road network is integral to the economic growth of a country. Better roads mean efficient movement of people and goods, as well as improved access to health, education, and economic facilities and services.
- The intersection of artificial intelligence and agriculture promises a sustainable future amid growing global food demands and climate challenges. Innovative AI solutions can transform farming practices, enhancing efficiency and resilience.
An upcoming exhibition will highlight the changing faces of science and tech. ITU seeks inspiring photos. When you think about typical science and technology professionals, what do they look like? Perhaps for you, like many people, the archetypal “digital techie” tends to be male. That also remains the reality across much of the industry, as […]
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- Asia faces unprecedented food security challenges due to soaring rice prices, climate-induced disasters, and ecosystem degradation. Strategic action is needed to transform food systems for greater resilience and sustainability.
- Operations and maintenance costs are often left out of the equation when building infrastructure. These steps will help countries manage these expenses.
By Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU Only a few years ago, it would have been difficult to consider a discarded flowerpot as electronic waste. But with our continuous technological evolution – including digital, self-watering plant pots – even ordinary products are being transformed. And the amount of e-waste is growing. […]
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- Incorporating social inequalities into climate risk analyses offers a more just consideration of the vulnerabilities of different communities.
- The global discourse on gender equality has gained momentum, shifting its focus from empowering oppressed women to promoting social equality between men and women. Yet gender inequalities are persistent in every society.
- In the digital era, corporate digital competitiveness is on the utmost agenda of firms and policymakers globally. Luring foreign direct investment (FDI) into the digital economy is a crucial tool.
- Financial intermediary loans can improve access to finance, enhance financial system stability, lead to private sector-driven and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty.