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 Frontier markets are home to the poorest two-thirds of the global population. With significantly fewer economic resources, these populations are much more risk-averse, making them less inclined […]The road less traveled: Achieving business success in frontier markets
April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 Frontier markets are home to the poorest two-thirds of the global population. With significantly fewer economic resources, these populations are much more risk-averse, making them less inclined […]Soil health: Parliament sets out measures to achieve healthy soils by 2050
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To improve the health of EU soils, MEPs support efforts to monitor and improve the soil ecological status in the EU. Parliament on Wednesday adopted its position on the Commission proposal for a Soil Monitoring Law, the first-ever dedicated piece of EU legislation on […]Empowering Women Leadership in Global Health: A Catalyst for Progress
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Inesh Vij from MSAI India, a Local officer for Public Health (LPO) 2022-2024. The writer is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]These are the 4 skills to look for when building an AI governance team
April 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 […]These 6 social innovators are unlocking value in marginalized communities
April 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Commission approves €267 million Slovak State aid measure to support Volvo Cars’ new electric vehicle plant
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has found that Slovakia’s €267 million measure in favour of Volvo Cars is in line with EU State aid rules. The investment aid will support the establishment of a new electric passenger vehicles production plant in Valaliky near Košice in Eastern Slovakia. The measure […]4 ways businesses, cities and communities around the world are reshaping the care economy
April 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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. […]Impact valuation: How to challenge and elevate traditional decision-making
April 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Solar panels, electric cars and microchips: the beginning of an EU trade war against China?
April 8, 2024 by 1 Comment
It looks like 2024 is set to be a year of EU probes and tariffs against Chinese companies. In February, the EU in its 13th package of sanctions against Russia included a few Chinese firms with the allegation they help Russia in its war with Ukraine. Last month, the EU announced that it has found […]Commission statement on Israeli commitments related to the opening of further humanitarian aid access points
April 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission takes note of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s announcement to open further humanitarian aid access points into Gaza, following his phone call with US President Biden, in particular the commitments to open the Ashdod port, as well as the Erez crossing to let […]Unlocking hydrogen innovation: Paving the way for a sustainable future
April 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 […]What is ‘phygital’ infrastructure and how can it impact growth in developing economies?
April 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chirag Chopra, Piyush Gupta, Project Specialist, World Economic Forum ‘Phygital’ infrastructure – an amalgamation of physical and digital elements – has emerged as a pivotal driver of economic growth and societal progress in the digital age. By seamlessly integrating […]EU and Japan launch Enhanced Dialogue on advanced materials
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Japan will work together on developing new materials used in critical sectors of the economy. Cementing close collaboration in research and innovation, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Hiroki Matsuo, Vice-Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, […]Call for action on rising cholera cases, and other health stories
April 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Action needed to prevent worldwide cholera upsurge – ICG Immediate action is needed to prevent a “multi-year upsurge in cholera cases worldwide”, […]Commission approves €900 million French State aid scheme to support the production of energy and fuel from biomass and renewable hydrogen to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
March 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was […]How Japan is attracting digital nomads to shape local economies and innovation
March 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Communications Lead, Japan, World Economic Forum, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda A way of working called “digital nomadism,” allowing people to travel and work remotely for the short or medium term without being tied to a specific location, […]The Least Developed Countries are falling behind on digital transformation — here’s what to do
March 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), Taffere Tesfachew, Member, UN Committee on Development Policy Digital technology touches every aspect of human lives and all the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While digital transformation can help the […]The future of the care economy relies on collaboration and a ‘care mindset’
March 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kim Piaget, Insights Lead, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum There is one investment that yields incremental interest in the long term, and that is people. There are 8 billion of us (and counting), all […]Metsola at the European Council: This election will be the test of our systems
March 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Delivering on our priorities is the best tool to push against disinformation, said EP President Roberta Metsola at European Council Addressing the Heads of State or Government at the March European Council in Brussels today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the following topics: […]EU and Republic of Korea reaffirm their partnership for an inclusive and resilient digital transformation
March 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the Republic of Korea held the second Digital partnership Council in Brussels. The Council was co-chaired by Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, and by Korean Minister for Science and Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Lee Jong-Ho. During the ministerial […]Commission sends Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa‘) and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (‘MEF‘) of its preliminary view that their proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA‘) may restrict competition on certain routes in the market for passenger […]Commission proposes increased tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is today proposing to increase the tariffs on imports into the EU of cereals, oilseeds, and derived products (‘grain products’) from Russia and Belarus, including wheat, maize, and sunflower meal. These tariffs, while high enough to suppress such imports into the EU […]Here’s how investors are navigating the opportunities and pitfalls of the AI era
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chris Gillam, Research Fellow, CPP Investments, Judy Wade, GLT-Managing Director, Head of Strategy Execution and Relationships Management, CPP Investments Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is transforming the world of investing. By generating novel investment opportunities and enhancing the investing process itself, […]These are some of the world’s top smart and sustainable cities
March 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda London, Paris, New York – it’s easy to reel off a list of the world’s most famous cities. But what makes a great city? And behind the hype and celebrity, are there other […]EU makes major step forward in the delivery of 2024 humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza
March 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has now contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its disbursement to humanitarian partner organisations. The EU has to date organised 41 air bridge flights to deliver over 1800 tonnes of aid to Palestinians […]G7 Leaders’ Statement 24 February 2024
February 26, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine and salute once more the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people who have been fighting tirelessly for Ukraine’s freedom and […]Commission closes State aid investigation into Danish and Swedish public financing of Øresund fixed rail-road link
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has concluded that the State guarantee model granted by Denmark and Sweden for the construction of the Øresund fixed rail-road link does not constitute new aid within the meaning of EU State aid rules. The Commission has also found that part […]9 ways AI is helping tackle climate change
February 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 This article was originally published in January 2024 and updated in February 2024. The power of artificial intelligence (AI) to process huge amounts of data and help humans make decisions is transforming industries. As one […]What does the OECD global minimum tax mean for global cooperation?
February 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda More than 140 countries have committed to implement a new global tax agreement aimed at ensuring multinational companies pay a minimum rate of tax. The deal, which was proposed by the Organisation for Economic […]Statement by Executive Vice-President Vestager on announcement by Amazon and iRobot to abandon their transaction
January 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission takes note of Amazon’s and iRobot’s decision to terminate their agreement according to which Amazon intended to acquire sole control over iRobot.The abandonment follows the findings of the Commission’s in-depth investigation and the sending of a Statement of Objections on 27 November 2023. Executive […]The Gutenberg Parenthesis: how does studying 500 years of the printing press help us tackle the era of AI?
January 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda As we enter the age of artificial intelligence and the internet, what can a printing press from 1450 teach us about how these technologies will develop and shape our societies? As journalist, professor […]
