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Workforce and Employment
How 2020 taught businesses to place empathy before profit
The importance of sincere engagement with your employees' experiences and needs has been the greatest business revelation of the pandemic
Agenda
The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas
Global Agenda
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How technology can drive a sustainable economic recovery
We need to use technology to transform all major sectors, from healthcare to energy and transport, with a long-term vision.
Gender Parity
Tech can reach the world's unbanked women – but only if they tell us how it should work
With nearly 1 billion women worldwide with no access to financial services, the race is on to make sure they have digital IDs and to consult them about their needs.
How to combine the physical and digital worlds to enable successful, sustainable business
Various behaviours and restructurings adopted during 2020 to cope with the pandemic demonstrate long-term potential for being able to effect sustainable, positive change.
UpLink
11 innovations protecting life below water – and above it
The ocean is our lifeline - but its present and future health is under threat. These innovators from around the world think they have the solutions that can help.
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People were asked how 7 risks would affect them – this is what they said
Looking ahead to the coming year, optimism on tech and education opportunities are accompanied by concerns about health and work.
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3 ways regional coordination can drive a lasting recovery
Asia and the Pacific requires collective efforts to drive and sustain a recovery, considering the huge impact the pandemic has had on output.
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Climate data presents a $2 billion opportunity in Africa alone. Here’s why
Satellite images can support industrial growth, environment protection, healthcare and education. New estimates reveal the potential opportunity.
The SDGs can get back on track with more funding and targeted green investment
To hit the UN’s goals by the 2030 deadline, investment is sorely needed, especially in emerging markets which tend to be disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Regional Agenda
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3 ways ASEAN can build a stronger future post-pandemic
Before COVID-19, ASEAN was on track to become the fourth-largest economy in the world. Here's how the region can drive sustainable, resilient growth.
Indonesia
How can Indonesia break its vicious cycle of cheap imports?
Encouraging Indonesians to buy locally produced goods is vital to supporting the country's entrepreneurs - as well as the national economy.
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How Japan can build a sustainable future post-COVID-19
The business culture in Japan has been resistant to change, with a preference for seniority and lifelong employment and a lack of gender parity.
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Workplace disrupted – five themes that will define the future of work
The post-COVID era will be shaped more definitively by technology than any other force in the global theatre today.
Middle East and North Africa
How Saudi Arabia's ancient AlUla region is building for the future
Three hundred kilometres north of Medina, the region is developing its tourist economy, while aiming to preserve its local culture and heritage, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 pro...
Leadership
Effective leaders 'rise to the occasion': The Carlyle Group's David Rubenstein
David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, explains the role courage plays in making change happen on this week's Meet the Leader.
Nigeria
Why Nigeria's #EndSARS movement is more than a call to end police brutality
The Lagos protests against a brutal police unit were seen as an echo of #BlackLivesMatter. But they are rooted in a wider set of grievances from a disfranchised Nigerian generation.
Cities and Urbanization
Melbourne is worth 7% of Australia's economy. How can it build back post-COVID?
Melbourne's long history of adapting to sudden crises will serve it well as it looks to pull out of the pandemic and revitalize itself for all its citizens
United States
This online scheme gives parents help with their kids’ homework
Homework Helpers was set up by US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to address inequalities and support parents struggling to teach their children at home.
Industry Agenda
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Cryptocurrencies are democratizing the financial world. Here's how
Mobile adoption is supporting financial inclusion in both the developed and undeveloped world. But cryptocurrency adoption is going to prove the game-changer.
Information Technology
5 ways in which APIs are the building blocks of a safer, less hateful internet
APIs – Application Programme Interfaces, bits of codes that help different systems interact with each other – could be the key to combating misinformation, fraud and abuse online.
Cybersecurity
These are the top cybersecurity challenges of 2021
Decision-makers are increasingly elevating the importance of cybersecurity. But recent high-profile attacks show how much more needs to be done in the year ahead.
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This new approach to credit scoring is accelerating financial inclusion in emerging economies
An alternative form of credit scoring is being used successfully in emerging markets, as data on consumer consumption is rich because e-commerce is widespread.
Sustainable Development
5 ways business can support and partner with social entrepreneurs
Working with and supporting businesses that have a social benefit is one way organisations can contribute to a more inclusive and equal society.
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How to solve the investment puzzle of clean energy transitions in the developing world
To reduce emissions, the share of clean energy in total investment needs to rise to two-thirds by 2030. 60% of that has to occur in developing economies.
Artificial Intelligence
7 ways AI could restore trust in public services
With large amounts of data at their disposal, government agencies are beginning to see the potential for AI to increase efficiency and improve security.
Climate Change
How 5 pivots in 2 industries can trigger net-zero pathways in 2021
Major headway needs to be made in 2021 on climate commitments promised by US, China and others. How can transport and power be the trailblazer sectors?
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Manufacturing reimagined: from improved productivity to profitable growth
Manufacturers that choose to reimagine their growth strategies by embracing the advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are setting new benchmarks.