THE POWER OF PEOPLE, PLACES & FIRMS
Reading Time: 4 minutesDepuis des années, les villes investissent dans des capteurs intelligents, des tableaux de bord et des services numériques. Mais alors que les chocs se propagent en cascade à travers les systèmes d’eau, d’énergie, de transport et les systèmes sociaux, les villes intelligentes ne suffisent plus. Que faudra-t-il pour transformer les infrastructures intelligentes en une résilience réelle?
Reading Time: 4 minutesRegions and cities are being reshaped by falling birth rates, ageing populations and the continued movement of young people to large metropolitan hubs. Japan knows this story well: for more than two decades, over 100,000 people a year have moved to the Tokyo metropolitan area from elsewhere in Japan. The question is no longer how to strengthen Tokyo, but how to strengthen everywhere else?
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter decades during which the very concept was taboo and the reality swept under the rug, the world has now rediscovered industrial policy. But too much of it is reactive, scattered, and driven by whichever crisis has the attention of the moment. How can we create a more systemic approach that recognizes the issues we face are interconnected and rooted in real places?
Reading Time: 3 minutesAI is spreading through the UK economy, but not quickly enough. Recent UK evidence shows that around one in three firms with fewer than 50 employees adopted AI, compared with almost two in three larger businesses, while regional adoption ranged from 32% in the North East to 67% in London. What can government do to close these adoption gaps?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy 2030, AI is projected to contribute USD 19.9 trillion to the global economy. Busan, Korea’s second-largest city, is embracing AI through a master plan aimed at enhancing public services and fostering economic growth.
Reading Time: 4 minutesTsukuba aims to be a leading city of the future, effectively managing Japan’s population decline by leveraging its research strengths and appeal. With advancements like generative AI and a focus on inclusivity, it addresses ageing challenges and enhances resident engagement. Tsukuba’s innovations position it as a model for sustainable urban development globally.