Inclusive Growth: The Institutional Foundations of Shared Prosperity
Inclusive growth challenges the idea that economic expansion alone guarantees shared prosperity. But growth alone does not tell us who […]
Edge Intelligence for Smart Cities: FPGA and TinyML Infrastructure
Smart cities increasingly rely on edge intelligence to process data locally rather than sending every signal to the cloud. This article explores how FPGA acceleration and TinyML enable scalable, resilient urban infrastructure.
Wetland Loss and the Fishing Cat: When Ecosystems Collapse
The fishing cat depends on wetlands that are disappearing across Asia. Its decline reveals how wetland loss threatens biodiversity while undermining the ecological systems that protect both wildlife and human communities.
Hydrological Limits: Why Freshwater May Be the Defining Constraint of Development
Freshwater is renewable, but only within hydrological limits. This article explores how water scarcity may become one of the defining constraints on economic development, energy systems, agriculture, and long-term environmental stability.
Institutional Capacity and the Limits of Foreign Aid
Development assistance can save lives and expand opportunity, but long-term progress depends on institutional capacity. This article explores how poverty traps emerge when countries lack the governance systems needed for sustained growth.
Beyond GDP: Rethinking How We Measure Development
GDP measures economic activity but cannot capture whether societies are becoming healthier, more equitable, or environmentally stable. A beyond-GDP perspective examines development through wellbeing, resilience, and institutional strength.