This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. IMF warning about domestic shocks in the G20 and persistent low growth The International Monetary Fund has released insights from its upcoming World Economic Outlook report. The IMF warns that domestic shocks […]The latest from the IMF on the global economy, and other economics stories to read
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. IMF warning about domestic shocks in the G20 and persistent low growth The International Monetary Fund has released insights from its upcoming World Economic Outlook report. The IMF warns that domestic shocks […]These are the 4 skills to look for when building an AI governance team
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda The question of AI governance has arrived in the C-suite. Top executives, along with technology, data privacy, risk, legal and security professionals are seeking insight into how other companies are tackling the thorny […]Medical innovation for an aging world: the view from Hong Kong
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nancy Ip, President, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology By 2050, the global population of people aged 60 and above will nearly double to 2.1 billion people worldwide. China alone will account for about 23% of […]As China-Gulf relations deepen, here are 3 key sectors for growth
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alexandre Raffoul, Head of Global Partner Development & Regional Business Strategy, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Kai Keller, Regional Business Strategy and Partnerships, World Economic Forum Amid significant geopolitical shifts, China is rapidly deepening its economic ties […]‘Pig-butchering’ scams on the rise as technology amplifies financial fraud, INTERPOL warns
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum, Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Financial fraud is increasing worldwide as the public embraces new sophisticated technologies that create openings for online criminals, according to a new report from the International Criminal Police […]How boosting women’s financial literacy could help you live a long, fulfilling life
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Morgan Camp, Coordinator, Financial and Monetary Systems, World Economic Forum In 2100, I will be 100 – and likely still alive. If I retire at 62, the average retirement age for women in the United States, where I live, I will have […]Is impact valuation the silver bullet for sustainability?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vikram Nagendra, Director, Sustainability, SAP, Superna Khosla, Director, Global Reporting, PwC Managing impact makes good business sense: there is a growing recognition that, over time, externalities become internalised and directly affect a company’s cash flows, its access to finance and potentially its […]Explainer: What is a living wage and how is it different from the minimum wage?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Living wage initiatives are attracting growing interest globally. That’s why the International Labour Organization (ILO) has agreed on a formal definition for a living wage and endorsed living wage policies. “Decent wages […]These 6 social innovators are unlocking value in marginalized communities
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Building a more inclusive economy and unlocking value in marginalized communities can go hand in hand, a new report suggests. Published by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in partnership with the […]5 ways to weave gender equality into Asia’s garment supply chains
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rida Tahir, Barrister-at-law and an Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan, Global Shaper, Karachi Hub Asia has been called the “garment factory of the world”. The continent employs the largest garment sector workers, constituting approximately 75% of the industry’s global […]A ‘post-human rights’ era is emerging. Here’s what it means for migrants – and how to stop it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marie McAuliffe, Head, Migration Research, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Many analysts and commentators have argued that the world has entered a post-human rights phase, with sustained undermining of human rights and the rule of law around the world. Unfortunately, this […]Could private provision be the key to delivering universal health coverage?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gijs Walraven, Director for Health, Aga Khan Development Network This World Health Day, themed “My Health, My Right,” hones in on the global ambition to see universal access to needed health services without financial hardship, a goal far from […]AI vs Art: Will AI help or hinder human expression?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Sophia Akram, Writer, Forum Agenda “AI can be beautiful but AI can be diabolical, just like people,” says veteran musician and producer Nile Rodgers, “I think that any tool that allows an artist […]Space is booming. Here’s how to embrace the $1.8 trillion opportunity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nikolai Khlystov, Lead, Space Technology, C4IR Physical Technologies, World Economic Forum, Gayle Markovitz, Acting Head, Written and Audio Content, World Economic Forum Space is approaching a new frontier. The space economy is expected to be worth $1.8 trillion […]4 ways businesses, cities and communities around the world are reshaping the care economy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda All of us will either receive or provide care at different stages of our lives. This includes healthcare, childcare, elderly care or any other form of looking after others or being looked after. […]3 ways to increase the representation of women in mobility
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gilles Roucolle, Managing Partner, Europe, Oliver Wyman, Author of Transformations in Mobility, Sumati Sharma, Founder & Co-Chair of the Women in Aviation & Aerospace Charter, and Partner, Oliver Wyman For an industry so fundamental to everyday life, mobility […]How Paris 2024 aims to become the first-ever gender-equal Olympics
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda A “monumental achievement” will be celebrated at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, France. For the first time in Olympic history, women athletes will have as many places in the Games as […]Impact valuation: How to challenge and elevate traditional decision-making
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liviana Sordo, Senior Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP Impact valuation can help businesses prosper in a world where we see an increase in the occurrence, frequency and severity of social and environmental issues. […]How cities can flex their purchasing power to stimulate innovation
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sam Markey, Ecosystem Director for Place Leadership, Connected Places Catapult, Andrew Watkins, President and COO, Marketplace.city City governments spend $6 trillion annually buying goods and services from private sector suppliers, amounting to 8% of world GDP in 2021. […]Could private provision be the key to delivering universal health coverage?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gijs Walraven, Director for Health, Aga Khan Development Network This World Health Day, themed “My Health, My Right,” hones in on the global ambition to see universal access to needed health services without financial hardship, a goal far […]Eurozone inflation, Asian factory activity and other economics news to read
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Mixed picture for factory activity in Asia Factory activity in several Asian economies weakened in March, but there were some brighter signs in China and South Korea, according to new surveys and […]A generation adrift: Why young people are less happy and what we can do about it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew Moose, Head of Health and Wellness, World Economic Forum, Ruma Bhargava, Lead, Mental Health, World Economic Forum We live in a world where teenagers grapple with a sense of crisis before adulthood; a time when young people, historically beacons […]How imperfect environmentalists can drive action on climate change
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sheila M Morovati, Founder & President, Habits of Waste This is the year to become an ‘imperfect environmentalist’. Climate anxiety is growing and it is a very real issue that many people are facing. The American Psychology Association (APA) […]3 social economy innovators that are driving change in Brazil
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Eliane Trindade, Senior Editor, Folha Social+, Folha de São Paulo In April 2023 the UN adopted its first resolution acknowledging the pivotal role of the social economy in advancing sustainable development. It recognizes the role of social entrepreneurship in alleviating poverty and creating […]Here’s how we can be more precise about responsible investing
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School Responsible investing (RI) is a rapidly growing area of investing, but this excitement and enthusiasm has been accompanied by a lack of clarity as to what RI involves. On the one […]Child deaths have reached a historic low – but there’s still much more to do
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Amira Ghouaibi, Head, Global Alliance for Women’s Health, World Economic Forum The number of children dying under the age of five has reached the lowest rate ever recorded. Millions fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday than […]What is e-voting? Who’s using it and is it safe?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Voters are choosing new governments in a record number of elections this year – but how many of them will be voting electronically? Electronic voting – or e-voting – is being used […]4 charts to show why adopting a circular economy matters
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Waste from homes and businesses, including food waste, packaging, electronics, furniture and clothing, is growing. Every year, more than 2 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste like this is generated globally – […]5 ways CRISPR gene editing is shaping the future of food and health
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article was originally published in February 2023 and updated on 3 April 2024. Imagine if scientists could manipulate cells at the molecular level, remove molecules, add them or fuse them together. How […]Key strategies for building cyber resilience in 2024
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Deryck Mitchelson, EMEA Field Chief Information Security Officer, Check Point Software Technologies Cyber resilience is more than just a buzzword in the security industry; it is an essential approach to safeguarding digital assets in an era where cyber threats […]To fully appreciate AI expectations, look to the trillions being invested
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum In the last week of March, these two things happened in the world of artificial intelligence: news dropped of a planned AI supercomputer that would cost more than the annual GDP of Bulgaria, and an […]Unlocking hydrogen innovation: Paving the way for a sustainable future
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ben Queisser, Head of Technology & Innovation, ENOWA Low-carbon hydrogen is more than a mere technological advancement; it signifies a profound paradigm shift in how we perceive and utilize energy. Once overshadowed by traditional fuels, low-carbon hydrogen is […]5 things to know about investing in frontier markets
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lisa Satolli, Project Lead, Humanitarian and Resilience Investing, World Economic Forum The term “frontier markets” was first coined in the early 1990s by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to refer to a subset of emerging economies that were […]
