GDP: What is it and why does it matter?
GDP has been used as a measure of economic growth since 1937. But the need for wellbeing metrics is bringing its relevance into question. Know what is GDP and why it matters.
Victoria Masterson
May 19, 2022
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The motherhood penalty: How childcare and paternity leave can reduce the gender pay gap
An expert explains how companies can help reduce the motherhood penalty and gender pay gap that showed a huge uptick during the pandemic.
Kate Whiting
May 19, 2022
7 sustainable finance challenges to fix global inequality
The race to meet the SDGs with more sustainable finance can have an unintended consequence in developing countries with less access to investments.
Olivier Cattaneo
May 19, 2022
7 leaders at Davos 2022 on securing sustainable, resilient supply chains, despite global shocks
If unaddressed, supply chain challenges will hamper recovery and growth. Business leaders at Davos 2022 share how to build supply chain resilience and sustainability.
Kimberley Botwright and Felipe Bezamat
May 19, 2022
The biggest issues to discuss at Davos 2022? 5 experts explain
The Forum asked experts about issues meriting the most attention at Davos 2022 meeting. High on the list: war, COVID-19, and shifting global influence.
Abhinav Chugh and James Landale
May 19, 2022
This is how to counter the global digital divide
The digital divide persists, yet we know that digital inclusion can transform people’s lives by providing the tools to benefit from the digital economy.
Vaishali Rastogi
May 19, 2022
Why Gen Z doesn’t want to work for you and how to fix that
Gen Z will make up more than a quarter of workers by 2025 — but their priorities differ from those that came before them. Here's how to woo Gen Z talent.
Kathy Bloomgarden
May 19, 2022
Funding social entrepreneurs: why it's time to think local
Local social entrepreneurs can bring real change to their communities but face systemic challenges regarding funding. A new approach could change that.
Rana Dajani
May 19, 2022
A digital silver bullet for the world
Digitalization represents a silver bullet for the 2030 SDGs and for the advancement of nations and their industries. We need governments to unleash their potential faster.
Erik Ekudden
May 19, 2022
Empowering sustainable consumption: A model for accelerating social change
Consumers want a greener lifestyle but businesses must guide sustainable consumption as institutions have proven to be effective catalysts for social change.
Zara Ingilizian and Oliver Wright
May 19, 2022
Brazilians are adopting digital payments faster than anyone else — what lessons can we learn?
Digital payments are driving a profound change in Brazil's banking sector. Since COVID-19 started, millions of people have been given access to bank accounts for the first time. Here's how.
David Vélez
May 19, 2022
How AI can help the world fight wildfires
AI algorithms and end-to-end fire management systems are powerful tools for fighting wildfires. Global collaboration on such solutions could cut wildfire risk.
Arunima Sarkar, Sirin Altiok and Dr. Şebnem Güneş Söyler
May 18, 2022
Davos 2022: Who's coming and everything else you need to know
Davos 2022 will see nearly 2,500 leaders from politics, business, civil society and media participate in the World Economic Forum annual meeting 2022 at Davos.
Gayle Markovitz and Beatrice Di Caro
May 18, 2022
Innovative local solutions can create a green future for the Sahel
Bright young entrepreneurs and the funders and investors supporting them are driving collaborative action to increase the chance of a green, healthy future for the Sahel.
Rekia Foudel
May 18, 2022
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