ICT drives 'the urban century' | Bangkok Post: business

Information and communication and technology will enable a more sustainable approach to designing, building and operating cities to overcome the challenge of population growth and accelerating urbanisation, according to the global consultancy Ovum.

To make the most of rich agricultural land, IBM proposes ‘Smart Food’ technology to accurately plan seasonal planting and water use and also improve food traceability.

The United Nations is predicting that the world's cities will need to house an additional 2.9 billion people by the middle of what is being called "the urban century". Hundreds of cities will be built and expanded to accommodate migration and growth - particularly in China and India.