12 Dec 2014
About the Speech: Simon Giles discussed the opportunities presented by ‘Smart’ cities — urban spaces that harness the latest ICT developments to deliver more efficient and sustainable services and infrastructure. From electric cars ...
Tags: Video, Infrastructure and Services, Urban Infrastructure, Urban Planning
20 Feb 2015
This video highlights the upgrade and adoption of cyclone-proof building norms for public buildings, one of the key components of GFDRR’s disaster risk mitigation program in Madagascar. The program of assistance extended through the GFDDR suppo...
Tags: Video, Hurricane / Typhoon / Cyclone, Infrastructure and Services
09 Jan 2015
A Vietnamese Recipe for a Food System that Works.What is a sustainable food system? One Vietnamese model harnesses tradition and bolsters that with technology and the right policy mix: ‘V-A-C’ farming. It’s a no-waste system integra...
Tags: Video, Food Security