Innovation & Technology

AI Convergence in 4IR

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are gaining a strong foothold across numerous applications, lowering the barriers to the use…

5 years ago

OCCAM, the UN-affiliated Observatory on Digital Communication: ICT Village Programme Impact in Stark Contrast to Wealth and Aid

It is calculated that the eight richest people in the world between them control the same amount of wealth as…

5 years ago

Artificial Intelligence in FinTech

From Product Marketing, through RoboAdvice, Compliance and Fraud Detection activities, Artificial Intelligence is finding its place, but for the forseeable…

8 years ago

Calestous Juma: A Biotech Revolution for Africa

In western countries, the genetic modification of crops is often seen as a threat to the environment. Professor Calestous Juma…

8 years ago

Strategy&: Gaining a Competitive Edge in Africa

Worldwide, companies have begun to make expansion across Africa a priority, recognising that – despite many problems – the continent…

8 years ago

Troy Wiseman: Bamboo – A Sustainable Source of Fibre

Over the last ten years, REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) and REDD+ developments have proved that the…

9 years ago

World Bank to Promote High-Quality Innovations in Kazakhstan

The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$88 million loan to help Kazakhstan foster innovation by…

9 years ago