Real Estate

" Developments in the real estate sector can reflect broader social issues; rising house prices can trigger debates about wealth inequality, and the same sort of technology innovation now reshaping the real estate industry and related financial markets is nurturing entrepreneurship and economic gains around the world."

Urban Solutions

" By 2020, half of all Asians will be urban dwellers2. The growing urban population across Asia will put intense pressure on finite resources and existing city infrastructures. This has driven countries and their governments to seek cutting-edge urban solutions for smart and sustainable living."

Built Environment

"Technology, digitalisation and the Internet are bringing profound changes to the industry and the urban environment. Countries are calling for more efficient and high-tech construction methods to build new infrastructure faster. They are also incorporating data, sensors and other smart technologies into urban infrastructure. Smart cities are becoming the norm."

Blended Finance

".Blended Finance, the strategic use of public funds to mobilize private capital flows, helps finance projects that would not otherwise receive private capital - by apportioning risk and returns to meet each institution's objectives. This helps public balance sheets stretch further, and opens up new opportunities for investors. Blended Finance is becoming increasingly mainstream, and recognized as a key element of investment in projects in emerging and frontier markets."

Circular Economy

"The shift from a “take, make and dispose” economic model to a more circular approach that involves the regenerative use of materials is gaining ground. The so-called circular economy offers significant opportunities to boost economic growth, job creation, and innovation. "

Digital Economy and Society

"The expansion of internet access is slowing, however, and digital divides reflect economic and social divides. By 2022, an estimated 60% of global GDP will be digitized, yet a minority of people believe technology will make their lives better. While digital technology has the potential to enhance economies, societies, and the environment, if related risks outweigh these benefits it could further exacerbate exclusion, the concentration of power and wealth, and social instability. Coordinated, multi-stakeholder action is required to create a digital future that is inclusive and sustainable.

Cities and Urbanisation

"While urbanization creates many challenges that threaten the quality of life, it also represents our best hope of solving these challenges; that’s because the density of cities enables innovation, by readily providing testbeds to gauge the effectiveness of related solutions.