Repository of problems worth solving
World Solve is a public institutional repository for identifying real unresolved problems across science, society, health, governance, economics, and local systems. Each entry is intended to be citable, inspectable, and actionable.
Publicly citable
Every problem has a stable citation code for reference and discussion.
Filtered by relevance
Search by category, geography, status, and keywords.
Builder-oriented
Use the repository to find startup ideas, policy leads, and research agendas.
4194Total
4194Open
0Solved
9Humans
Smart-city initiatives often launch without robust cybersecurity planning, leaving infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks. City-level cyber-resilience frameworks and local incident-response teams are needed.
technology-computing
africa
cybersecurity
african
cities
face
increasing
risks
digitize
public
services
smart-city
society-governance
economics-resources
global-unspecified
infrastructure
urban
systems
Many rely on outdated equipment and limited funding, missing chances to engage youth via online channels. Low-cost digital broadcasting tools and training could modernize community media.
technology-computing
africa
community
african
radio
stations
struggle
digitize
reach
younger
audiences
rely
global-unspecified
access
digital
remains
lack
low
As economies digitize quickly, many mid-career and older workers risk being left behind without basic digital skills training. Community-based digital literacy programs targeting adult learners could ease this transition.
social-civic-problems
asia
digital
literacy
older
workers
economies
among
rapidly
digitizing
remains
technology-computing
global-unspecified
african
access
economics-resources
low
