The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas
Creative thinking and entrepreneurship can power the transition to a circular economy in which waste products are given a new life. That's why the World Economic Forum has launched a global partnership to support and connect innovators around the world.
One in two pupils worldwide do not pick up the basics of literacy or numeracy. But a new scheme in Nigeria shows how quickly this can change when teachers are given proper support.
San Francisco became the first major US city to ban the use of facial recognition technology, as the state grapples with the promise and pitfalls of AI.
As California passes legislation limiting casual employment by tech companies, here's our round-up of news and analysis on what it means for the gig economy.
Also in this week's reads: Ethiopian Prime Minister wins Nobel Peace Prize, Singapore is the world's most open and competitive economy, and how we can save the Arctic.
Around 172 countries form part of the chain of exploitation, with more than 40 million people enslaved per year. Only by sharing our data can we hope to get a handle on the situation.
Even the most ethical companies prioritize financial success over social purpose. But reversing this approach can be good for the bottom line, according to the authors of L'Entreprise Altruiste.
The Arctic is particularly sensitive to rising global temperatures Now the Nordics have taken the lead in efforts to limit the effects of climate change in the region, and are urging other countries to step up their climate efforts - before it is too late
Investors are funding large-scale renewable projects in emerging markets – and with the rise of microgrids and numerous sustainable businesses the opportunities are rich for private equity.
Must-reads from Frankfurt Book Fair CEO and President, Juergen Boos
He's Africa's youngest leader who ended a conflict that had seemed intractable for decades. And on Friday, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize.
Residents in Harare sometimes have to wait four weeks for a rubbish collection. Clean City Africa is looking to address the problem with a mobile-based solution.
Fostering a sense of competition between states and regional governments has helped drive growth.
From healthcare to environmental monitoring, drones can help meet critical societal needs in India in a cost-effective way.
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing large economies and aims to grow to a $5 trillion economy by 2024. But its corporations also have an opportunity to become leaders in growth wi...
Digital health solutions offer tremendous advantages for resource-constrained health systems in rural and remote areas of low and middle-income countries in South-East Asia striving to ac...
As India grows and urbanizes, its water bodies are getting toxic. It's estimated that around 70% of surface water in India is unfit for consumption. To set up effective interventions to i...
In the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, India comes 172nd out of 190 countries for contract enforcement - smart contracts could change that.
Co-lead by the Rockefeller Foundation, the $100 million project uses data analytics and plans to target communities and families in India and Uganda who are most at risk.
From plastic roads to design that keeps costs, here are the new developments promising to shake up the sometimes-frustrating world of infrastructure.
A new wave of voice-recognition start-ups are aiming to push the field forward both at home and in the workplace.
Machine workers and humans should be mutually reinforcing on the factory floor – leading to a more productive future.
The financial benefits of better representation at board and workplace level have been proven, but what are the consequences of overlooking it?
Sustainable aviation fuels are the most realistic route to decarbonising the airline industry, but uptake is currently low
Autonomous vehicles could have a transformational impact on society. But they never will unless the general public overcome their current fear of them
It's often said that AI revolution will only benefit the highly skilled workers. But there is a hidden army of labor labelling the data on which it relies
A cargo ship with no crew aboard has sailed from England to Belgium in what is claimed to be a world first for autonomous vessels.
