"Alexander Wood asks a deceptively simple question about New York City in its most iconic period of growth from the 1880s to the 1930s: "Who did this?" In chronicling the labor of architects, builders, contractors, and construction workers, Wood compels our attention to the physical and social...

Co-financing is greater than the sum of its parts. It is not new, but in the last two years, the World Bank has worked to increase co-financing interest and opportunities among its partners-MDBs, bilateral and UN agencies, and philanthropy. Having multiple partners finance the same project...

This chapter explores how data-driven technologies and automation can be leveraged to foster social equity in an increasingly interconnected world. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics, we can address systemic inequalities across sectors such as...

Building Tomorrow's Smart Cities With 6G Infrastructure Technology explores the profound impact of emerging technology-enabled secure 6G infrastructure on the creation of futuristic smart cities. It provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings. Covering...

The rise of AI-powered robo-advisors in financial services offers benefits like scalability and personalized investment recommendations. However, gaining consumer trust remains a challenge due to concerns about transparency, fairness, and accountability. Factors such as algorithmic bias, the...