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September 2024
Technology and Analytics for Global Development
Sustainable Global Development has been of great concern for decades, yet the world continues to grapple with this “wicked problem.” The United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) present a global agenda that is inherently complex, multifaceted, and socially embedded. As if the SDGs were not ambitious enough, the 2020s ushered in the age of policy crisis characterized by the COVID-19 pandemic, armed conflicts and forced migration, and catastrophic effects of climate change, such as unprecedented flooding, droughts, and severe weather events. No one is immune to the effects of these crises as millions of people and the planet are suffering. Urgent, informed action is required to ensure that human rights are protected, that people can live in good health and security and thrive in meaningful livelihoods, and that the planet continues to offer a hospitable environment for all living things in the planetary ecosystem.
Digital information and communications technologies are a powerful catalyst for sustainability. Through their ability to collect and process data, digital technologies can automate critical processes and complicated tasks to improve efficiency and inform better decision-making at all levels.
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Book Review: The Northeast Corridor Posted in: Articles, Book Reviews, Case Studies, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - Much of the U.S. is suspicious of centralized government planning, and despite the benefits of rail’s carbon emissions per passenger… ... Read More
Call for EIC/Co-EICs of IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society Posted in: Announcements, Articles, Blog Posts, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements, Transactions - The Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) seeks applications and… ... Read More
Book Review: The Science of Life and Death in Frankenstein Posted in: Articles, Book Reviews, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - In the background of Mary Shelley’s life was a very public debate between two prominent doctors beginning in 1815: John… ... Read More
The Gap Between Policy and Implementation Has Roots in Academia Posted in: Articles, Editorial & Opinion, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - The discipline of public policy is largely about the process and prioritization of decision-making and is deeply rooted in economics. It is… ... Read More
Technology and Analytics for Global Development: Transforming Agriculture, Empowering Sustainable Livelihoods, and Ensuring Planetary Well-Being Posted in: Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Case Studies, Editorial & Opinion, Environment, Ethics, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - We initiated this special issue to highlight innovative and essential work underway on technology and analytics for global development. The… ... Read More
The Ethics of Product Development—Houston, Do We Have a Problem? Posted in: Articles, Case Studies, Commentary, Environment, Ethics, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - Though it is hard to find accurate figures on how many products introduced every year fail to meet safety and… ... Read More
Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Stewardship Posted in: Articles, Editorial & Opinion, Environment, Ethics, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - Regenerative agriculture involves improving, not depleting, the resources used. Cora and Mike’s methods emphasize the symbiotic relationship between the animals and… ... Read More
Technology, Society, and Generational Interoperability—An Incredible July 2024 Posted in: Articles, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, President's Message, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - Aging provides us the ability to look back and compare different time periods in our lifetime while using technology as… ... Read More
Food Security and Agriculture: Technology, Policy, Choices Posted in: Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Case Studies, Editorial & Opinion, Environment, Ethics, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - Food security and agriculture are complex systems that interconnect with many other issues, including poverty and environmental sustainability. These urgent… ... Read More
Departments
Technology, Society, and Generational Interoperability—An Incredible July 2024
Luis Kun
Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Stewardship—How Kirkview Farms Nurtures the Soil and Livestock
Ann-Louise Davidson
The Gap Between Policy and Implementation Has Roots in Academia: How Policy Schools Can Narrow the Gap
Evagelia Emily Tavoulareas
Technology and Analytics for Global Development: Transforming Agriculture, Empowering Sustainable Livelihoods, and Ensuring Planetary Well-Being
Denis Dennehy; Joseph Walsh; Jacqueline Corbett; Samuel Fosso Wamba; Yogesh K. Dwivedi
Features
Francois Xavier Sikounmo, Cedric Deffo, and Clémentin Tayou Djamegni
Abdullah Caliskan; Joseph Walsh; Daniel Riordan
Giulia Robbiani; Eric Törn
Abhishek Kaushik; Sargam Yadav; Shubham Sharma; Kevin McDaid
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