THE escalating climate crisis demands innovative solutions. In developing countries, where vulnerability to climate impacts is often highest, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful tool ...

The smart cities market is set to surge from USD 850.565 billion in 2025 to USD 1.91 trillion by 2030, driven by rapid urbanization and demand for green tech. Key areas like transportation and energy ...

Rail Infrastructure Expansion Investments in high-speed rail and metro projects, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Europe, are ...

TWENTY-FIVE years ago your correspondent hired a cellphone in Congo. Each day, it cost what a typical local made in several months. The handset was as heavy as a half-brick and only somewhat more ...

Coronavirus lockdowns are pushing more city dwellers to grow fruit and vegetables in their homes, providing a potentially lasting boost to urban farming, architects and food experts said this week.

Transport is crucial for the economic and social development of nations. However, it’s also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Developing countries are now facing the challenge of ...

Since the first industrial revolution in the 18th century, technological innovation has driven human prosperity – though unequally. Nations with physical infrastructure, such as factories, steam ...

Between 2003 and 2024, World Bank support has helped to significantly improve solid waste management in low- and middle-income countries. This has been achieved through holistic financing approaches ...