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Advanced Manufacturing and Production
These 7 tech investments are critical to building ‘intelligent factories’ after COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted manufacturing around the world. These cutting-edge technologies could future-proof factories before the next shock.
Emerging Technologies
Here are 4 technology trends from emerging economies
Emerging economies are innovating in ways that are new and unconventional, shaping the digital future for us all. These are the top four developments to watch.
Information Technology
Cloud technology is transforming public services. This is how
Cloud computing became a lifeline for many governments during COVID-19. Here's how it can support vital services from emergency hotlines to online education.
Humanitarian Action
Here's how governments can help mobile phones become a humanitarian lifeline
Mobile phones can help vulnerable communities access support during COVID-19 - but too many are still excluded from this vital technology. Here's what needs to change.
The Great Reset
COVID-19: The 4 building blocks of the Great Reset
The coronavirus pandemic has given us an opportunity to rethink how we see success, as well as our relationship with those who lead us.
The Digital Transformation of Business
COVID-19 could widen the digital gap. Here's what's needed now.
The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to a new reliance on digital infrastructure and connectivity. Now, more than ever, it is essential that governments and telecommunications providers w...
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Grow back better? Here’s how digital agriculture could revolutionise rural communities affected by COVID-19
COVID-19 has made the global population rely heavily on access to digital technology, leaving many agricultural workers without access to data and information.
Digital Economy and New Value Creation
Estonia built one of the world’s most advanced digital societies. During COVID-19, that became a lifeline.
Estonia spent years building one of the world's most advanced digital economies. When COVID-19 struck, it was ready. Here's what we can learn from its pioneering strategy.
Civic Participation
Four lessons the COVID-19 crisis can teach us about data-driven storytelling
The coronavirus pandemic has shown us how data and storytelling can change human behaviour. Here's how we can use this powerful technique for social change.
International Trade and Investment
Trade in digital services is booming. Here’s how we can unleash its full potential
Cross-border trade in digital services such as videoconferencing and entertainment is booming, but there are still too many barriers limiting its reach.
The Ocean
Track and trace: transparent and digitized fishing data is crucial to ocean resilience
The COVID pandemic has made it tougher than ever to detect illegal fishing. Digital tracking and tracing could be a great help as we rebuild our economies.
Cybersecurity
3 steps to boost your digital safety while working from home
Hackers are trying to exploit your stress response and vulnerability during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a simple but powerful way to protect yourself.
COVID-19
An expert explains: the digital risks facing our children during COVID-19
With more than 1 billion children impacted by school closures, screen time and, with it, exposure to cyber risks have gone up. Here DQ Institute founder Yuhyun Park explains how to keep c...
COVID-19
Could coronavirus lockdown help close Latin America's digital divide?
Governing bodies in Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia and El Salvador are investing in ways to reduce the digital divide with structural reforms.
COVID-19
COVID-19 underlines the importance of fintech in emerging markets
During the pandemic, mobile solutions are proving to be a lifeline in emerging economies. Here's why - and how fintech firms can thrive post-COVID-19.