Report of the Frontiers of Inclusive Innovation Policy Forum
The Frontiers of Inclusive Innovation Policy Forum was organized by ESCAP in collaboration with …
Frontiers of Inclusive Innovation: Formulating technology and innovation policies that leave no one behind
Science, technology and innovation (STI) can increase the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of efforts to meet the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The successful adoption of existing innovations has enabled many economies to sustain economic growth.
The AI for Social Good Summit Policy Insight Brief I: Four Abilities for Governments to Leverage AI for Social Good
AI for Social Good, a partnership between the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), United Nations ESCAP and Google, released Policy Insight Briefs from the AI for Social Good Summit, taken place in November 2020.…
The AI for Social Good Summit Policy Insight Brief II: Seven Challenges to Govern AI
AI for Social Good, a partnership between the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), United Nations ESCAP and Google, released Policy Insight Briefs from the AI for Social Good Summit, taken place in November 2020. This…
The AI for Social Good Summit Report
While the AI research ecosystem is growing, there is still limited research into how AI can positively transform economies and societies.
Artificial Intelligence for Social Good
AI For Social Good, a partnership between APRU, UN ESCAP and Google, released a new report exploring the impact of AI on societies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Policies and Strategies to Promote Grassroots Innovation Workbook
Grassroots innovation is a modality of inclusive innovation that enables extremely affordable, niche-adapted solutions to local problems, often unaided by public sector or outsiders.
Artificial Intelligence in the Delivery of Public Services Report
The report, jointly prepared by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and Google, showcases successful models of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for improved public services in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Technology and Inequalities (Ch4 in Inequality in Asia and the Pacific in the era of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development)
The relationship between technology and inequality is multifaceted. Technology has enhanced productivity, accelerated economic growth, enabled knowledge and information sharing and increased access to basic services. However, it has also been the cause of inequalities.
Innovative Financing for Development in Asia and the Pacific
ESCAP’s Innovative Financing for Development in Asia and the Pacific report features a diverse selection of case studies illustrating the development of innovative finance in the region.