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5 Innovative Ways Big Data Is Shaping Cities Of The Future

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According to a UN study, 55% of the total world population is living in cities and by the year 2050, this figure could rise to a whopping 68%. In a world where heavily, urbanized areas are the main culprits for resource depletion and environmental pollution, Big Data innovations can tip the scales and provide sustainable alternatives.

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PPPs for SDGs and the PIERS (UNECE PPP and Infrastructure Evaluation and Rating System) Role

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If not properly mitigated and managed, climate risks are assumed to be the main driver of major physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts to infrastructures by 2050 (Figure 1). Expected impacts by 2050, Adapted from McKinsey Global Institute. Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts.

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Certified PPP Professional: The ultimate guide to CP3P

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A public-private partnership, also known as a PPP, exists when a government collaborates with a company in the private sector to provide (fund, build, or manage) a service to the public, which they could not deliver without the support of the private company. What other certifications complement the public-private partnership framework?

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