This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda In a world filled with uncertainty fuelled by war, economic power shifts, climate change and pandemics, the need for international aid is immense. At the same time, there is a risk that […]Which countries are the most principled about international aid?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda In a world filled with uncertainty fuelled by war, economic power shifts, climate change and pandemics, the need for international aid is immense. At the same time, there is a risk that […]Here are 3 innovative ways to manage the challenge of financing the energy transition in developing economies
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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 Clean energy investment in emerging economies is vital for our global decarbonization efforts. But the poorest countries in the world cannot fund their energy transitions without significant international investment. Despite accounting for […]State aid: Commission approves €800 million Czech scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved an approximately €800 million (CZK 19 billion) Czech scheme to support companies affected by increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by […]EU activates new Humanitarian Air Bridge to Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU has launched a new humanitarian air bridge operation for the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, transporting essential supplies to the city of Goma. They will be used to scale-up the humanitarian response in the eastern part of the country, where the […]Neurodiversity and leadership: how to create a diverse and inclusive executive 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: Abayomi Olusunle, Writer, psychologist; Board member, Terrence Higgins Trust and Noetic There is a troubling level of discrimination against neurodiverse people.But research suggests that integrating neurodiversity into leadership teams can help organizations access untapped potential and other benefits.Companies […]The US Inflation Reduction Act one year on – what’s been achieved for the green 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda For a piece of legislation aimed at slowing price rises, the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has had a big impact on the environment. In fact, many experts have credited the […]Locking Horns: Healthcare in the Age of Overpopulation
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Muhammad Talha Habib, a passionate medical student, is a distinguished valedictorian in both his school and college, Pakistan. He 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 […]How much are governments spending on clean energy? Here’s the top-5 list
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Global investment in clean energy is accelerating, with $1.34 trillion allocated by policymakers since 2020.The United States’ budget for clean energy investments exceeds $559 billion – more than any other nation.The World Economic […]The ASEAN region is the world’s economic dark horse. Here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arsjad Rasjid, Chair, ASEAN Business Advisory Council When looking at drivers of economic growth, ASEAN is a region sometimes overlooked for its potential and overshadowed by economic powerhouses such as China and the United States. Yet in recent […]Informal settlements are growing worldwide — here’s what we need 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: Jonathan T.M. Reckford, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity International, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor, City of Freetown Nearly 1.1 billion people live in slums and other informal settlements around the world.A new report models the impact of improving information […]Businesses can no longer ignore the need for risk intelligence
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hersh Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Risk Management – India Affiliate Risk intelligence is the ability to identify potential risks and take the right action to mitigate them.Risk intelligence bolsters an organization’s resilience and can help it […]How digital dispensaries can bridge healthcare gaps in Madhya Pradesh and other rural 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: Vinita Sethi, Senior Vice-President and Chief Public Affairs Officer, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Premanand S, Chief Business Officer – Telemedicine, Apollo Hospitals, Lisa Meng, Head, Digital Inclusion, World Economic Forum In recent decades, India has made substantial progress in […]Three ways policymakers can avoid the political risks of the green transition
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dominic Rohner, Professor of Economics, University of Lausanne; CEPR , Research Fellow, Christian Gollier, Managing Director, Toulouse School Of Economics; Research Fellow., CEPR Delivering the green transition and combating the climate crisis is also a political problem.Avoiding common […]Cyber attacks in healthcare can be deadly. Here are 3 ways to prevent them
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cindi Carter, CISO in the Office of the CTO, Check Point Software Technologies Earlier this month, a ransomware attack shut down emergency rooms across the US, forcing ambulances to route to other hospitals. Prospect Medical Group, which operates […]3 humanitarian organizations championing resilience you should know about
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christa Odinga-Svanteson, Impact Communications Manager, World Economic Forum World Humanitarian Day, marked each year on 19 August, recognizes the work and sacrifice of humanitarian workers worldwide.This year’s theme, #NoMatterWhat, reiterates their commitment to those they serve despite the […]Who owns the song you wrote with AI? An expert explains
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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 Artificial intelligence potentially empowers us all to become creators – but who owns the outcome?The World Economic Forum has warned that copyright laws need to change to keep up with the potential […]Indian inflation at 15-month high and other economics news to read this week
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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. India’s inflation hits 15-month high India’s annual retail inflation hit a 15-month high in July, driven by rising vegetable and cereal prices. Inflation rose to 7.44% during the month, up sharply from […]Jobs and skills: 3 essential talent traits for tumultuous times
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Maya, Partner, Oliver Wyman, Tim Xu, Partner, Oliver Wyman Unpredictable business conditions around the world are creating a need for more versatile “athletes” to complement specialized “role players” across organizations.When the economic environment changes quickly, role players […]2023 World Humanitarian Day: Statement High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Around the world, more and more people are being pushed deeper into humanitarian crises due to new and ongoing conflicts and the consequences of the climate and ecological emergency. If those in need of humanitarian assistance formed a country, it would be the third […]Macao: EU report highlights growing emphasis on national security that risks undermining fundamental freedoms
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative have today adopted their 23rd annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). This report covers developments in 2022. The report shows a growing […]The Healthcare Dilemma: Balancing Quality and Access in a Rapidly Increasing World Population
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mahnoor Khan is a dedicated and ambitious individual pursuing her medical education at Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Pakistan. She 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 […]Commission adopts detailed reporting rules for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’s transitional phase
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission adopted today the rules governing the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its transitional phase, which starts on 1 October of this year and runs until the end of 2025. The Implementing Regulation published today details the transitional […]The removal of dams in Europe is reviving rivers and boosting biodiversity. Here’s how
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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 A record number of dams and other obstructions were removed from Europe’s rivers in 2022.Restoring free-flowing rivers enhances biodiversity and allows endangered fish to breed.The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023 […]Quantifying cybercrime: Why we must measure impact to fight it effectively
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist & VP Global Threat Intelligence at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet Inc. It is vital to have a comprehensive understanding of cybercrime to measure progress and the impact of activities used to combat the […]Why industrial clusters are key to unlocking the potential of carbon capture solutions
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Melissa Stark, Global Lead for Energy Transition and Net Zero Transition Services, Accenture, Gregory Claes, Pipeline program lead, Port of Antwerp-Bruges Carbon capture is key in lowering the carbon footprint of heavy emitting sectors – steel, chemicals, cement […]The Effects of the Increasing World Population in Healthcare Providing
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ms. Darine Khiari, a dynamic and enthisiastic medical student in University of Constantine III Salah Boubnider, in Algeria. She 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 […]3 ways to improve the response to gender-based violence within South Asian 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: Rida Tahir, Barrister-at-law and an Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan, Global Shaper, Karachi Hub Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global issue that affects 1 in 3 women during their lifetime. GBV can be sexual, physical, verbal, […]How sovereign funds could empower the future of assistive technology and disability AI
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yonah Welker, Explorer, Board Member, Yonah.ai / .org Globally, it’s predicted that 3.5 billion people will need one or more assistive products by 2050.The global assistive technology market is forecast to be worth $31.22 billion by 2030, with […]UN says climate litigation has doubled in the past 6 years. Here are 5 breakthrough cases
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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 Lawyers may seem unlikely allies in the fight against the climate emergency but, according to a new survey, they are playing an increasingly important role in holding corporations and governments accountable for […]International trade: What you need to know this month
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jean-Francois Trinh Tan, Lead, Metrics and Benchmarking, World Economic Forum This monthly roundup brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on global trade. Top international trade stories: Ukraine opens ‘humanitarian corridor’ for grain exports; Services […]Here’s how solar can help triple renewable energy by 2030
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ajay Mathur, Director General, International Solar Alliance Solar has provided energy access to remote and underserved populations, particularly in vulnerable developing economies.Yet, geographical, sectoral and manufacturing imbalances have emerged that threaten universal energy access and the widespread adoption […]How (and why) to boost carbon capture, usage and storage to move towards net zero
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wioletta Nawrot, Associate Professor of Economics and Sustainable Finance, ESCP Business School, London campus, Tomasz Walkowicz, Senior Manager, Banking Analytics, Deloitte One promising process to reach carbon emission targets laid out in the Paris Agreement is Carbon Capture, […]Why China and the Gulf’s deepening economic ties are about more than just oil
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kai Keller, Regional Business Strategy and Partnerships, World Economic Forum, Ben Simpfendorfer, Partner, Oliver Wyman China and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council combined now generate about 41% of global GDP.Strong economic ties between the two have […]
