This P-Talk highlights smart technologies introduced to coastal fisheries in Japan. Information such as boat location and catch is collected automatically or manually and used for visualizing fishing grounds, estimating marine resources, etc. Dr. Masaaki Wada, Professor, Future University Hakodate, Japan, is adapting such smart technologies into a new form of “marine_IT”. In this P-Talk, […]
Agriculture is an important but high-risk sector due to dependency on weather and climate. Farmers in Asia must cope with severe droughts, floods, typhoons, frosts/freezes, and other ventualities that are increasing with climate change. Previously, agricultural insurance was mostly considered as a measure to cope with damage or loss when crops, plantations, livestock, and fisheries […]
This P-Talk highlights the instrumental role of SMEs in economic growth and development. Well-established SMEs can foster employment generation opportunities and contribute to national development. SMEs need to adopt productive, innovative approaches to remain competitive in the changed global setting due to the new normal. Dr. Sadaf Zahoor, Associate Professor, University of Engineering and Technology, […]
Promoting behavioral change is one of the central goals of regulation. According to an OECD report (2017), setting the “rules of the game” through behavioral change approaches promotes the competitive functioning of the economy while protecting citizens, the environment, and society. From the experiences of policymakers and regulators, the application and use of BIs allow […]
The future of government and public services looks to be increasingly shaped by new digital technologies, such as AI, digital identity, and blockchain tech. What are the core considerations to think through when undergoing digital transformation in the public sector? In this P-Talk, Dr. Antonio Weiss, Affiliated Researcher at the Bennett Institute of Public Policy, […]
Agriculture 4.0, also known as smart farming, is a management concept to efficiently increase the quantity and quality of agricultural output by using advanced technologies including machines and IT devices such as sensors, drones, robots, GPS, AI, and the Internet of Things. These technologies enable farmers to monitor fields precisely, make timely decisions and take […]
Regulation is a key factor to promote sustainable, inclusive economic growth, social welfare, and environmental protection. Regulatory policy touches every sector of the economy and affects the dayto-day activities of businesses and citizens. For this reason, ensuring that regulatory practice is transparent, accountable, efficient, and effective is a top priority for any government. However, regulatory […]
This P-Talk introduces new frameworks that help policymakers to develop the right people with the right skills in preparing for future talent needs. As progress in technology has boosted productivity, it has also started to alter the talent requirements and structures across different sectors. Hazami Habib, CEO, Academy of Sciences Malaysia, shares her views on […]