Launched Dec 5., 2025, by the Inter-American Development Bank Group and Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, with support from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
The article outlines a strategic vision for Orlando’s transformation into a leading smart city through its "Smart ORL" initiative, as presented by Mayor Buddy Dyer. Facing a rapid population influx…
This report evaluates the progress and strategic requirements of India’s ambitious "Smart Cities Mission," launched in 2015 to transform 100 cities into modern, sustainable, and competitive economic…
This article describes a strategic vision for urban technological development presented by Vladimir Putin at the Moscow Urban Forum, emphasizing the role of cities as primary engines of global…
China faces a complex multifaceted challenge as it attempts to balance rapid urbanization and an aging population with the urgent need for sustainable energy management and improved air quality. This…
Last week, Facebook announced that as many as half of its employees could permanently work from home in the coming years, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend traditional office routines.…
During COVID-19, firms experienced unprecedented shocks. Their supply chains were disrupted as were their relationships with customers and workers; demand plummeted, as no one knew what would happen…
In October 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs). This summer, the EDA expects to award implementation grants of…
Host Landry Signé speaks with Acha Leke, chairman of McKinsey & Company’s Africa Region and senior partner in their Johannesburg office, about Africa’s many advantages in human and natural resources.…