Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Agri-tech digital tools boost crops for farmers across Africa
New technology in African agriculture can make smallholders' jobs much easier. Apps like HelloTractor and DigiFarm give farmers access to better machinery.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Tech for Good
Future of Energy
Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet its entire electricity demand – new research
A new study has found we would only need 50% of the world’s rooftops to be covered with solar panels to meet the world’s yearly electricity needs.
Education, Skills and Learning
How can we improve children's screen time management in the digital age?
Children are now growing up in a digital society, with the boundaries between recreation, communication and learning increasingly merging together.
Technological Transformation
These are the top 10 tech trends that will shape the coming decade, according to McKinsey
McKinsey predicts 10 technology trends will shape the next decade. These include digital connectivity, distributed infrastructure and next-generation computing.
Digital Communications
The role of smartphones in the COVID-19 recovery
A recent World Bank webinar explored the role of smartphones in development programmes, particularly in light of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restoring ocean life
These 'living seawalls' are bringing ocean life back to Sydney Harbour
Researchers in Australia have come together to develop a seawall to provide habitats for marine life in Sydney Harbour.
Tech for Good
3 predictions for the future of responsible technology
Based on the work of the Forum's Responsible Use of Technology project here are 3 future trends to look out for in the ethical use of technology.
COVID-19
Microsoft has found we’re working longer and collaborating less during COVID-19
A study of tech usage of more than 61,000 Microsoft US employees has looked at the impact of company-wide shift to remote work on communication and collaboration.
Digital Identity
How to build digital public infrastructure: 7 lessons from Estonia
How digital mature governments, including Estonia, are delivering automated and reusable government services in a human-centric, secure and private way
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
90 manufacturing sites are scaling innovations on our learning network
The Global Lighthouse Network is developing, replicating and scaling innovations, while setting new benchmarks for the global manufacturing community.
Artificial Intelligence
Scientists used AI to create smarter health records and improve patient care
Researchers at MIT and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are using machine learning and human-computer interaction to create a better EHR.
Climate Change
Why the world needs to invest in female climate entrepreneurs
Women are more affected by climate change than men, but their perspective is lacking when it comes to solutions.
Cybersecurity
The 5 'Ts' of cyber-crisis readiness for every kind of organization
Businesses and organizations looking to shore up their cybersecurity in an age of rising threats should look to maintain a state of constant preparedness for attack.
Supply Chain and Transport
How can we get hydrocarbon-rich nations to board the EV wagon?
With governments all over the world considering how to reduce their transport emissions, what are the most viable options for countries reliant on traditional fuels?
SDIS2021
What would it take to make AI ‘greener’?
With the right approach, AI can become a sustainable technology and a key tool in mitigating the worst impacts of climate change.