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Calls for cooperation to fight chronic disease 35 million people die every year due to chronic diseases Chronic disease is no longer a “rich man’s” burden: more than 80% of deaths are in the developing world There is a fundamental injustice as many of these deaths are preventable More ...
Protectionism Biggest Risk to Deepening ASEAN Integration The biggest risk to sustained growth in Asia is economic protectionism, said panellists in opening of the World Economic Forum on East Asia Balancing domestic growth with deepening regional ...
The Workplace Wellness Alliance - Making the Right Investment: Employee Health and the Power of Metrics The Workplace Wellness Alliance (the Alliance) was launched by the World Economic Forum in 2009 to address the challenges of data collection and knowledge sharing globally around workplace wellness programmes and the calculation of return on investment ...
The Girl Effect on Development The Girl Effect on Development • Melinda French Gates • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala • Mari Pangestu • Mark G. Parker • Ann M. Veneman • Muhammad Yunus Chaired by • Helene D. Gayle Saturday 31 January Educating girls ...
Drivers of Competitiveness   • André Schneider   • Bayero Fadil   • Sam I. Ohuabunwa   • Ebrahim Patel   • Ulla Tørnæs   • Mike Whitfield   • Kandeh Yumkella Facilitator • Nkosana D. Moyo   Wednesday 10 June 15.00-16.30 A vibrant interactive ...
Commonwealth Games Update: Alternatives for the "Cricket Nation" Commonwealth Games Update: Alternatives for the “Cricket Nation” With less than 350 days until New Delhi's Commonwealth Games, India's capital is expecting 11 million visitors, making it the largest sporting event the country has ever hosted. How ...
Chronic Diseases: A Global Challenge Chronic Diseases: A Global Challenge Sixty percent of all deaths are caused by chronic diseases such as heart disease, strokes and diabetes. And it is not just a rich-country phenomenon. Some 80% of cases of chronic disease are occurring in ...
Groundbreaking Discoveries in Science and Technology Groundbreaking Discoveries in Science and Technology Emerging technologies are expected to deliver breakthroughs in energy, food and medicine. What are the latest scientific discoveries that are expected to change the way of life? Key Points ...
IdeasLab with Social Entrepreneurs IdeasLab with Social Entrepreneurs Social Entrepreneurs are finding innovative solutions to a huge range of social problems, but they are rarely satisfied and are always seeking ways to do more. Participants at this session sought to provide ideas ...
Prepared for a Pandemic? Prepared for a Pandemic? A survey revealed that although 60% of CEOs believe the threat of a pandemic is real, only 22% have an emergency plan and only 27% are working on developing one. What can industry and government do to improve their ...
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