ProGov21 Policy Library

Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) has the potential to transform the way individuals work, learn, and interact, by allowing employees to collaborate from anywhere in the world, making critical services such as healthcare and education more accessible, and creating new channels...

This report examines the metaverse, and its transformative potential in urban experiences through technologies like blockchain, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). It highlights how these tools can enhance government operations, urban planning, tourism, and public services,...

Although digital technology made social distancing mandates more feasible and less costly, there are still major gaps that policymakers should address to make physical distancing even easier. In particular, this report argues that governments should support the development of foundational...

Due to its highly adaptable and immersive nature, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) has the potential to make important contributions to equity and inclusion by reducing barriers and creating opportunities for marginalized groups. Firstly, by creating the feeling of “really being...