Agenda

The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas

Global Agenda

3 reasons not to panic about artificial intelligence

AI is viewed as a strategic technology to lead us into the future but there are growing concerns around its uncertainty.

Bowen Zhou 17 Feb 2020

Corporate Governance

No midlife crisis for Davos, who's ready for an epidemic and other top stories of the week

Also in this week's round-up: understanding the EU’s Green Deal and which 5 things can give you a longer, healthier life.

Adrian Monck 14 Feb 2020

Sustainable Development

7 gripping, powerful and original books that bring the UN's sustainable development goals to life

Books by the world's most original writers were picked by UNESCO's Cities of Literature to align to the UN’s blueprint for a better future. These fiction and non-fiction works help readers better understand sustainable development goals such as climate change, poverty and education.

Charlotte Edmond 13 Feb 2020

Brazil

How to unleash the potential of regions like São Paulo

Brazil's largest state has a GDP larger than Argentina's - and it's growing at twice the national average. But this success was no accident, as João Doria, São Paulo's state governor, explains.

João Doria 13 Feb 2020

Climate Change

6 ways travelling professionals can cut their carbon footprint

Those of us who have to travel for work can all take steps to reduce the environmental footprints we leave behind. Here are six ways to start developing a more sustainable approach.

Petros Kusmu and George Patrick Richard Benson 13 Feb 2020

Corporate Governance

The five stages of the Chief Digital Officer – and why they often fail

From dazzling to departed, many digital leaders' tenures follow the same five-stage pattern.

Michael Wade 12 Feb 2020

Oceans

Here’s how blockchain could fight illegal fishing and help tuna stocks recover

Tuna is overfished, with stocks of some species at historic lows. But blockchain technology could help to crack down on illegal fishing and make the industry more sustainable.

Kate Whiting 12 Feb 2020

Global Health

These are the countries best prepared for health emergencies

As coronavirus continues to dominate global headlines, which countries are best equipped to handle an epidemic or pandemic?

David Elliott 12 Feb 2020

Oceans

A healthy human future depends on healthy oceans. Here's why

The oceans can play a huge role in feeding the planet's growing population - but we must avoid the mistakes we have made in land-based agriculture if we are to do this sustainably.

Gunhild A Stordalen 12 Feb 2020

Regional Agenda

Climate Change

Lessons in disaster relief from the world’s most cyclone-battered state

When cyclone Fani hit India's Odisha earlier this year, the state undertook one of the biggest human evacuations in history with a record 1.5 million people shifted in just one day.

Taruka Srivastav 20 Dec 2019

Africa

To bring universal healthcare to Africa, the private sector must get involved

Providing everyone with quality healthcare in resource-strapped countries will mean innovative 'low cost' use of private-sector suppliers.

Pascal Fröhlicher and Carlijn Nouwen 12 Dec 2019

Workforce and Employment

Paid paternity leave should be the norm in the US

With men increasingly pushing for better work-life balance, allowing new fathers pre-planned time off doesn't just make sense for them – it benefits business, too.

Cara Brennan Allamano 27 Nov 2019

China

China is waking up to data protection and privacy. Here's why that matters

Could China's steps towards greater regulation of personal data collection by apps and internet companies contribute to a global legal framework?

Winston Ma Wenyan 12 Nov 2019

Plastics and the Environment

5 ways to reduce single-use plastic in the Middle East

Technology, legislation, corporate incentives to customers and changes to the supply chain can all help reduce the use of single-use plastic in MENA.

Hani Weiss 08 Nov 2019

Climate Change

How Costa Rica’s environment minister talks to his daughter about climate change

When his daughter suggested a futuristic machine that would suck carbon out of the air, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez said the world already had one: the tree.

Samantha Sault 04 Nov 2019

United Kingdom

UK set to see the coldest, greenest and most digital snap election in history

Brexit makes the UK election the most unpredictable in decades - but it will also be the coldest, the greenest and the most digital.

Robin Pomeroy 04 Nov 2019

Argentina

Can Argentina's new president save the country's economy?

As President Alberto Fernández and Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner figure out how to get the world’s 24th-biggest economy back on track, here's a round-up of Argentina's new...

31 Oct 2019

Book Club

5 book recommendations from the Frankfurt Book Fair

Must-reads from Frankfurt Book Fair CEO and President, Juergen Boos

Juergen Boos 18 Oct 2019

Industry Agenda

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

Your favourite chocolate is about to get a lot tastier - here's why

By making the production chain transparent, from farmer to consumer, this Ecuadorian initiative could be a game-changer for smallholders.

Carla Gomez 10 Jan 2020

European Union

Europe can be at the heart of tech with purpose

Compared to their US and Asian peers, European start-ups are standing out for their socially progressive ambitions.

Tom Wehmeier 09 Jan 2020

Forests

How cocoa farming can help stop deforestation

The competing demands of farmers and conservationists are acute in the cocoa industry. If it can learn how to mitigate deforestation, others can too

Gerard A. Manley 09 Jan 2020

International Trade and Investment

Is Black Friday a dark day for the planet? This growing movement thinks so

Grabbing what seems like a good deal may contain hidden costs for you and the planet.

Johnny Wood · x 29 Nov 2019

Space

We're running out of room in space

Governments and companies, including SpaceX, are planning to launch many more satellites into the sky – contributing to the growing space clutter and potentially obstructing views. Here's...

22 Nov 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

Remembering Bernard J. Tyson, trail-blazing champion of health care

Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, passed away on 10 November 2019. The American Heart Association and the World Economic Forum remember his commitment to healthcare...

Nancy Brown and Arnaud Bernaert 18 Nov 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

How artificial intelligence is redefining the role of manager

Employees are increasingly happy to receive orders from AI or bots – who are freeing up managers to pay better attention to their employees.

Dan Schawbel 15 Nov 2019

Gender Parity

Why ignoring women is costing financial services money

Greater boardroom representation is only the beginning – catering properly to women customers could completely transform the financial sector.

David Gillespie and Jessica Clempner 15 Nov 2019

Future of Economic Progress

This is how tax can be effective in raising revenue in developing nations

Most low-income countries collect between 10 and 20 percent of their GDP in tax revenue, in comparison to high-income countries' average of nearly 40 percent.

Dwyer Gunn · NBER Digest 08 Nov 2019