Impact of the Availability of ChatGPT on Software Development Activity
Case Study GitHub Digital Development AIAdvancements in Artificial Intelligence, especially with ChatGPT, have greatly influenced software development. Leveraging novel data from GitHub Innovation Graph, the World Bank’s Data Lab hypothesized that ChatGPT improves the efficiency of software production.
Assessing Flood Risks in Peru
Case Study JBA Digital DevelopmentThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Water and Sanitation division leveraged data from JBA’s Global Flood Maps as supporting information to identify areas of exposure to flooding risk prior to the implementation of “Proyecto Para la Ampliación Y Mejoramiento de Los Servicios de Agua Potable Y Alcantarillado de la Ciudad de Juliaca-Puno” (in Spanish) to design and build a resilient water and sanitation infrastructure in Peru’s Puno region.
Understanding Internet Connectivity to Tackle the Digital Divide
Case Study Ookla Digital DevelopmentThe Internet offers great potential for contributing to more prosperous societies. For instance, it enables small businesses to overcome the challenges of entering worldwide markets.
Monitoring and Simulating Trade Disruptions through Satellite-Based Vessel Data and Big Data Analytics
Case Study Esri Digital DevelopmentGlobal supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, natural hazards and geopolitical trade tensions. The International Monetary Fund and the Environmental Change Instituteat the University of Oxford established PortWatch to help people assess the domestic and international trade impact of actual and future disruptions.
Uncovering the Digital Divide in Brazil: Data Reveals Internet Inequality Across Income Groups
Case Study Ookla Digital DevelopmentLeveraging data from Ookla for Good™, the World Bank’s Digital Development Global Practice has analyzed the relationship between internet speed and income inequality within a sample of Brazilian cities.
How Digitalization Can Enhance Economic Resilience
Case Study LinkedIn Digital Development Jobs and DevelopmentThe COVID-19 crisis has opened deep economic scars, leading to significant output losses. Can digitalization improve economic resilience to shocks such as the pandemic?
Maldives Development Update (April 2021): A Digital Dawn
Case Study Ookla Digital DevelopmentAuthors for the special focus topic (Part B) on digital development: Gohar Malumyan, Junko Narimatsu and Pui Shen Yoong, with guidance from Siddhartha Raja and Fernando Im.
Why We Should Accelerate the Use of Digital Technologies in Africa
Case Study Ookla Digital DevelopmentAs Africa’s population grows, digital technologies are becoming increasingly important for the continent’s economic transformation and job creation. From computers to apps to machine learning, digital technologies offer new opportunities for people and businesses across Africa.
Reaching Digital Deserts – Extending Access to Broadband Has Never Been So Important
Case Study Ookla Digital DevelopmentThe internet is crucial for us to access information, services, job opportunities, education, and more. However, while urban communities flourish in the online world, many rural communities have been left behind when it comes to ensuring fast and reliable internet access.
Digitalization and Resilience to COVID-19 Shocks: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
Ookla Digital DevelopmentChallenge The COVID-19 pandemic has brought major disruption to economic activities and human welfare across the world. Despite the pandemic’s late arrival, Sub-Saharan African countries were faced with unprecedented challenges to contain the spread of the pandemic and mitigate the damage to the economy.
The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Internet Speed
Ookla Digital Development COVID-19COVID-19 and the related lockdown measures to prevent the virus’ spread have highlighted how important it is for everyone to have access to reliable and resilient digital infrastructure.
Estimating High-speed Broadband Coverage in Ukraine
Ookla Digital DevelopmentChallenge Ukraine, Europe’s biggest country, has over 1,192 operators and providers, of which close to three quarters operate under a special preferential tax regime, allowing them not to report their coverage/subscription data to the national telecom regulatory authority.