This book offers a transdisciplinary perspective on the concept of "smart villages" Written by an authoritative group of scholars, it discusses various aspects

Increasing depopulation is causing huge problems for rural communities, leading to a reduction in services and infrastructure in areas with ageing populations.

This book brings together technical expertise, best practices, case studies and ground-level application of the ideas for empowering the rural population of the

How to Create Smart Villages shows how large corporations and startups can take upon the responsibility in solving villagers' needs while tapping into exciting

Some 7.3 billion people currently live on the planet. Of these, 3.4 billion live in rural areas. In just a few regions—Latin America, the Middle East and Nort