Reading Time: 3 minutesHow can data and local collaboration transform education? United Way Colombia is showing that when communities, innovation, and evidence come together, impact becomes not just possible, but measurable and scalable.
Category: Digitalisation
How can digital twins transform our cities? A view from Japan
Reading Time: 3 minutesJapan’s urban digital twin initiative, PLATEAU, creates dynamic 3D city models using data to enhance urban planning and governance. Launched in 2020, it supports over 250 municipalities, aiming for expansion to 500 by 2027.
SME finance in uncertain times: Forging a path to resilience
Reading Time: 3 minutesSMEs and entrepreneurs are at an important crossroads. Recent challenges like pandemic shutdowns, high inflation, and rising interest rates persist, keeping financing conditions tight. As uncertainty grows, businesses and governments must choose: halt investments at the risk of innovation and competitiveness or find new ways to access capital.
How geospatial data can unlock value from critical raw materials
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe global demand for critical raw materials is surging, with rare earth metals and lithium expected to increase significantly by 2030 and 2050. Learn how geospatial data can aid local governments in balancing economic growth with environmental risks amid this transition.
The AI race is on: Businesses and regions off the blocks
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2024, AI usage surged in the EU27, with 13.5% of enterprises adopting it, spurred by accessible generative AI. However, disparities emerge as some firms and regions advance while others lag, raising concerns over increasing digital divides.
COGITO Talks… L’emploi à l’ère de l’IA générative : une opportunité pour tous et partout ? avec Eric Pérès
Reading Time: < 1 minuteL’intelligence artificielle générative augmente la productivité et aide à résoudre les pénuries de main-d’œuvre, mais accentue la fracture numérique entre urbain et rural.
Youth at the helm: Can young people shape the twin transitions?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe green and digital transitions require youth empowerment to address urgent ecological and technological challenges. Young voices bring creativity, urgency, and fresh perspectives, essential for shaping policies and fostering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
Charting collaboration for a smarter Sendai
Reading Time: 3 minutesLearn how Sendai aims to become a leading smart city by leveraging technology for daily life improvements and resilience. See how they are collaborating with Tohoku University among other organisations on innovative projects.