The Fourth Industrial Revolution represents a fundamental change in the way we live, work and relate to one another. It is a new chapter in human development, enabled by extraordinary technology advances commensurate with those of the first, second and third industrial revolutions. These advances are merging the physical, digital and biological worlds in ways that create both huge promise and potential peril. The speed, breadth and depth of this revolution is forcing us to rethink how countries develop, how organisations create value and even what it means to be human. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is about more than just technology-driven change; it is an opportunity to help everyone, including leaders, policy-makers and people from all income groups and nations, to harness converging technologies in order to create an inclusive, human-centred future. The real opportunity is to look beyond technology, and find ways to give the greatest number of people the ability to positively impact their families, organisations and communities.
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How 4IR is encouraging the development of people, not just machines
The future of manufacturing in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is not just about technology innovation, it's also about developing people.
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How to enjoy a digital detox over Christmas
Locking your digital device for a set period, prior planning, positive thinking, and reflection are all important steps to an effective digital detox.
Supply Chains and Transportation
Could autonomous vehicles put last-mile delivery on the fast track?
Parcel delivery saw a huge increase during the pandemic. Could self-driving vehicles help the sector become more efficient and reduce its ecological footprint?
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Think you need a smart building? Here are 8 real business drivers for adopting real estate tech
What are the business drivers motivating technology decisions in real estate? More clarity on these would remove barriers to successful technology adoption for smart buildings
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COVID-19 and Technology Adoption in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: The Impact and the Way Forward
This report uncovers the impact the pandemic has had on SMEs’ attitude to Industry 4.0 technologies. It highlights the barriers and the corresponding policies to promote wider adoption of...
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Data for Common Purpose: Enabling Colombia’s Transition to a Data-Driven Economy
This report highlights the need for data collaboration for the common good as a means of facilitating country transitions from traditional to data-driven economies in order to address urg...
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These startups are making education accessible using phone calls, texts and WhatsApp
These three start-ups are using low-cost and readily accessible technology to bring education to the world’s underserved students.
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This platform can help policymakers increase digital inclusion
The need to improve digital inclusion has never been greater. A new platform will give policymakers the tools and resources to bridge the digital divide.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Smartwatches and fitness trackers could detect COVID-19 before you even feel ill
Scientists have developed an algorithm that in trials was able to detect 80% of confirmed COVID-19 cases before or when participants were symptomatic.
Nature and Biodiversity
Climate modeling confirms historical records showing rise in hurricane activity
New results show North Atlantic hurricanes have increased in frequency over the last 150 years, judging from historical records dating back to the 1850s.
Trade and Investment
How to improve digital economy regulation through increased transparency
A widespread lack of awareness about digital regulation could threaten future innovation and increase fragmentation of this globally vital sector.
Cybersecurity
3 ways to get consumers to trust internet-connected devices
Better governance of the IoT sector is needed if consumers are going to get the security and privacy they want from their internet-connected devices.