Malaysia has made significant progress in improving its business environment to attract investment and boost productivity and competitiveness. This case study examines two pioneering initiatives - the E10 in Kulim, Kedah, and the Kulai Fast Lane (KFL) in Johor - that have streamlined the...

This Focus Note includes illustrative examples from successful initiatives around the world that demonstrate the potential of these strategies—from digital financial solutions that respect privacy concerns to data-driven approaches that challenge institutional biases. Development actors,...

Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in clinical decision making, introducing safety risks that are often subtle, distributed, and difficult to detect in real time. Algorithmic bias functions as a latent safety condition, distorting risk assessment, masking early signs of clinical...

The dynamics of contemporary hospitality management have been redefined by the incorporation of robotics into hotel services, which has transformed operational workflows and guest experiences. The implementation of service robots in housekeeping, reception, and concierge tasks is examined in...

Proverbs and Critical notions in Economics -- Proverbs, Consumption Theory, and Financial Economics -- Proverbs and Labor Economics -- Proverbs, Poverty, and Inequality -- Proverbs and Behavioral Economics -- Proverbs, Regional Economies, and Gender Economics -- Proverbs, Policymaking, Welfare,...