Agenda

The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas

Global Agenda

What does real leadership look like in the #MeToo era?

We have much to learn from recent case studies in leadership malfunction. Such as how to fine-tune our hiring criteria to ensure our leaders are better, nicer and more diverse.

Mara Swan and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic 18 Jan 2019

Global Risks

These are the biggest risks to the global economy in 2019

We might see slow, steady global economic growth in 2019 - but the reality is more likely to be nerve-wracking, argues Harvard Economist Kenneth Rogoff.

Kenneth Rogoff 18 Jan 2019

Gender Parity

How do we solve LGBTQ+ discrimination? One word: visibility

Harvey Milk said: 'Gay people, we will not win our rights by staying quietly in our closets.' Today, that's more true than ever.

Simon Freakley 18 Jan 2019

Workforce and Employment

We should take humour in the workplace more seriously

Laughter brings people closer together - which is why teams to should learn to embrace it. Here are three tips on how to raise a smile among your colleagues.

Christine Laurens 18 Jan 2019

Sustainable Development

3 steps to making multistakeholder partnerships a powerful force

Cooperation between governments, NGOs, industry and consumer is essential for tackling global inequality. But we need a better definition of how these collaborations should work.

Magesvaran Suranjan 18 Jan 2019

Education and Skills

What the global 'play gap' means for our children's futures

Playtime may be the 'rocket fuel' of child development, but it's fast becoming the privilege of the few. The Real Play Coalition aims to close this growing disparity.

Jesper Brodin, John Goodwin, Gary Knell, and Kees Kruythoff 18 Jan 2019

Future of Mobility

Want a more inclusive society? Start with mobility

Better transport can improve opportunities for low-income groups, while boosting a community's economic health

Scott Corwin 18 Jan 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution will change production forever. Here’s how

Companies must shift away from owning assets to sharing and collaborating, even with their competitors

Mauricio Zuazua 18 Jan 2019

Education, Gender and Work

Diverse boards are better. So how do you build one?

Companies that act quickly will set the gold standard among their peers

Jenni Hibbert and Bonnie Gwin 18 Jan 2019

Regional Agenda

India

Why the world should be watching India's fast-growing cities

India is the world's fastest-growing major economy. With two-thirds of that output driven by urban areas, it's cities are becoming outriders for green global growth.

Sangeeta Prasad 18 Jan 2019

Climate Change

On climate action, Europe must learn from its digital mistakes

When digitalization began to gather pace two decades ago, the political narrative in Europe too often cast it as a threat to jobs - and now Europe lags behind. We must not make the same m...

Werner Hoyer 15 Jan 2019

Arctic

The shrinking Arctic ice protects us all. It’s time to act

Arctic old ice - the ice that stays throughout the summer - is shrinking rapidly. It plays a vital role in regulating the planet's climate, and its loss would be catastrophic. It's time t...

Julienne Stroeve, Gail Whiteman, and Jeremy Wilkinson 09 Jan 2019

Education, Gender and Work

How play can help Africa’s kids develop skills for the future

From creativity to collaboration, the skills that students learn through play can help them thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

John Goodwin 08 Jan 2019

Justice and Legal Infrastructure

What’s behind South Korea’s elderly crime wave?

Serious crime among people over the age of 65 is on the rise in South Korea, as seniors grapple with isolation, poverty and mental health issues.

Rosamond Hutt 04 Jan 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

China generates more waste than any other country. How does it deal with it?

China is perfectly placed to innovate digital solutions for waste, especially in its fast-growing food industry.

Angela Chen 13 Dec 2018

Climate Change

We can’t rid Asia of natural disasters. But we can prepare for them

Projects that empower local communities to take charge will boost disaster resilience across the region.

Nathanial Matthews and Deon Nel 11 Dec 2018

China

The geopolitical impact of China’s approach to fighting climate change

China has been championing the concept of 'ecological civilization', which aims to achieve harmony between people and nature. But what does this mean for the rest of the world?

James Pennington and Ariel Kastner 07 Dec 2018

Future of Mobility

China greenlights first underwater high-speed railway

China's high-speed rail network is the largest in the world, and it's about to expand under the sea.

John McKenna 06 Dec 2018

Industry Agenda

Arts and Culture

How design can make the world more accessible to everyone

Good design is user-centred and inclusive by definition - and it can open up the world to everyone, as these innovative examples show.

Caroline Baumann 18 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

AI has a bias problem. This is how we can solve it

Human bias is often developed into AI. To fix this, we need a fundamental rethink of the assumptions underpinning this vital technology.

James Golden 18 Jan 2019

Oceans

We have the tools to tackle illegal fishing. It’s time to use them

A UN agreement, market action and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies together offer a new opportunity to crack the problem of illegal fishing.

Jim Leape 18 Jan 2019

Workforce and Employment

Why people will remain at the heart of the factories of the future

The digitalization of manufacturing can generate significant benefits - but to make the most of the opportunities it presents, businesses need to empower their people.

Peter Herweck and Annette Clayton 17 Jan 2019

Electricity

How electrification will make the world more inclusive

Increasing access to electricity is driving development in the world's poorer regions - and it could have even greater benefits for the world as a whole.

Lisa Davis 17 Jan 2019

Financial and Monetary Systems

As fintech faces more automation, clients should still come first

Bots, machine learning and distributed ledgers all have great potential to streamline financial services, if we keep in mind the people using them.

Michael C. Bodson 17 Jan 2019

Circular Economy

We need to change the fast fashion model. Here’s how

Fast fashion suits the demand for the growing global middle class for choice and value, but it carries a high environmental price. It's time to start moving to a more sustainable business...

Anderson Tanoto 17 Jan 2019

Future of Enterprise

The future of business? Purpose, not just profit

Today's younger consumers want companies to make a positive difference in the world - and as many forward-thinking businesses have already realized, it's time to make social impact an int...

Antonio Zappulla 17 Jan 2019

Future of Energy

A low-carbon energy world is dawning – but we must move even faster

After years of talking about it, the transition to a low-carbon energy system is finally happening. Here are some reasons for optimism - and a guide to those areas where we still have muc...

Christina Lampe-Onnerud and Jules Kortenhorst 16 Jan 2019