Planning for the future: infrastructure

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April 5th 2023 Read in browser Inform your discussions and decisions this week: from how we live to where we work, infrastructure is always being reimagined. With the right planning, both physical and digital infrastructure have the power to drive growth, improve society and mitigate the worst effects of climate change. Find out how infrastructure could help deliver social resilience, learn how investment in digital public infrastructure may spur more inclusive provision of goods and services and discover how environmental considerations are influencing city planning in coastal communities. Understand the importance of infrastructure in delivering social resilience. Motoko Aizawa, author and researcher on sustainable infrastructure, shares how effective prioritisation and policies can shape positive outcomes for communities worldwide. Watch here ➔ Tech and innovation | blog Digital public infrastructure: building the rails of the digital revolution Discover why investments in digital public infrastructure are essential to realise the gains of digital transformation. Find out more ➔ Sustainability | data insight Embracing the water‑energy‑food nexus Understand why integrated systems, infrastructure and approaches will be critical to meet the increasing demand for resources. Explore our findings ➔ Health | blog First steps to rebuilding the Ukrainian health system Understand how to reconstruct critical infrastructure amid Russia's invasion and ensure effective health provision after the war. Read blog ➔ Advertisement Feature Recent global events have impacted life and career choices for workers. How are these new priorities affecting global mobility and what can businesses do to attract and retain the best talent? Sustainability | article How are coastal cities building sustainable blue economies? Explore how Lisbon, Barcelona and Panama City are reducing their environmental impact on the ocean, while also boosting growth. Learn more ➔ Technology and innovation | podcast Is "Internet everywhere" achievable? Assess what needs to be done to provide high-quality internet to the 3.5 billion people without reliable connectivity. Hear more ➔ Discover the potential for a healthcare paradigm shift with our inaugural event. Examine how healthcare systems, pricing and policies need to evolve before essential cell and gene therapies can become mainstream. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.

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