Big Data
This is how data can actually make a difference to your life
“Big data”, “open data”, and “evidence-based decision-making” have become buzzwords, touted as solutions to the world’s most complex and persistent problems.
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Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Big Data
Fourth Industrial Revolution
'Big health’ and the future of medicine in China
The imminent launch of three national databases and the rise of wearables is the start of the revolution China’s over-burdened healthcare system badly needs.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
The most revolutionary thing about self-driving cars isn’t what you think
With the hype around autonomous vehicles reaching fever pitch, it's important to remember that the true transformation isn't the car itself, but the underlying technology that drives it.
Big Data
We could be on the brink of a demand revolution. But will we seize the opportunity?
The rise of new technologies such as the electric car demands new approaches to economic progress.
Big Data
Cities are struggling to solve their transport problems. Big data is the answer
For cities facing everyday problems such as congestion, air pollution and under capacity, the most effective solution could be the humble bus – coupled with the power of data.
South Africa
Social intelligence will revolutionize education. Here’s how
India needs to create 12-15 million new jobs each year for the next decade, just to keep up with new entrants to the labour market. Creating and filling those jobs is impossible without q...
Social Innovation
What is social capital value and how do we measure it?
Social capital value is a way to measure the impact of projects in a language that governments, corporations and the media can understand.
Cybersecurity
How small businesses can guard against cyberattacks
3 pieces of advice to protect small businesses from the increasing risk of cyberattack.
Big Data
These are the world's most popular websites
Google might be the world's most popular website, but in some countries it's facing some unlikely competition.
Behavioural Sciences
How data can help us to improve society
Exploring how we use data to help us focus on the policies and investments that would have the biggest positive impact on society.
United States
These 6 charts show the divide between rural and urban America
Six charts that illustrate the divide between rural and urban America.
Civic Participation
Think you know your country? Here’s why you might be wrong
People are much happier and more tolerant than we think, a survey shows.
Future of Enterprise
5 of 2016's biggest developments. And what they mean for this year
Bhaskar Chakravorti on 5 developments from 2016 that will continue to resonate in 2017.
Future of Information and Entertainment
Big data: how much is too much?
Big data could soon allow us to shape public policy, healthcare and education to suit our personal needs. But are we willing to sacrifice our privacy for products and services that are mo...
Future of Government
Is the data revolution a game changer in the fight against corruption?
Data is changing the fight against corruption. Do recent events mark a game changing moment?