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Digital Economy and New Value Creation
COVID-19: Why we must take the widescreen view of workforce uncertainty
Embracing the digital transformation brought about by COVID-19 is key to making sure the benefits are equally distributed.
Agenda
The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas
Global Agenda
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 3 August
Top stories: July was the worst month so far, stricter lockdown imposed in Australia's Victoria and WHO chief says COVID-19 will be 'felt for decades to come'.
Future of Food
Quality coffee can boost local economies and benefit farmers – here’s how
Special training to maximize sustainable farming practices can help farmers grow higher quality coffees, boosting productivity and their economies.
Ageing
Coronavirus is creating retirement insecurity. These 10 steps can diffuse the timebomb of an ageing population
Considering tangible assets (including savings and property), and less tangible assets such as health, skills and career readiness to work longer.
Leadership
How learning in a crisis can build more resilient leadership
Leaders must make difficult decisions during the coronavirus crisis. How can they be sure their choices are right and remain resilient at the same time?
Future of Mobility
It's time to start investing in infrastructure for electric trucks
A lack of truck-specific charging infrastructure is slowing down the uptake of battery-electric trucks on European highways. Here's what needs to happen.
COVID-19
Renewable energy can get India's returned rural migrants back to work
During India's lockdown many workers moved back to their villages, where employment opportunities are limited. Could renewable energy be the answer?
Healthcare Delivery
Why we need access to global health data: a cancer patient’s view
We need to break down barriers to global health data-sharing to transform treatment decisions and outcomes - especially in the case of rare diseases.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
How AI is bringing the ‘dark matter of nutrition’ to light, unlocking the power of plants
Humans lack a molecular understanding of plants and therefore do not fully understand their nutritional potential. New uses of AI can change that for the better.
Regional Agenda
Nigeria
Why COVID-19 and falling oil prices are a threat to education in Nigeria
Between the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and crashing oil prices, the fiscal space in Nigeria to fund basic education will contract significantly.
Global Health
This is how the world can get routine vaccinations back on track
COVID-19 is disrupting immunization efforts in many vulnerable areas of the world. 80 million children under the age of one may miss life-saving vaccinations.
Latin America
The COVID-19 crisis disproportionately affects women – here's how Latin America is addressing it
Latin American leaders are tackling the disproportionate economic impact of COVID-19 on women through policies and initiatives to accelerate gender parity.
The Great Reset
COVID-19 has created a unified ethos of urgent action in Africa. This model can achieve lasting change
COVID-19 has shifted the cultural context: suddenly previous obstacles to change are surmountable as bigger ones are overcome, and an ethos of urgent action takes hold.
COVID-19
How fintech can help South-East Asia's MSMEs recover from COVID-19
From reducing exposure to COVID-19 to supporting everyday operations, fintech has helped the ASEAN's MSMEs survive the pandemic and grow in unexpected ways
COVID-19
COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 16 July
The Forum is hosting its latest virtual briefing on COVID-19 in Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization.
Latin America
In post-COVID Latin America, investment in infrastructure can bring back tourism – and rebuild the economy
In post-COVID Latin America, investment in infrastructure can bring back tourism as well as rebuild the economy, says a new World Economic Forum report.
Cross-border travel is confusing after COVID – this framework can help borders reopen safely
A new framework can ensure cross-border travel is safe and predictable and doesn't require excess disclosure of personal health information.
In China, trillions are flowing from savings into capital markets. Technology is making it happen
China’s financial services industry is undergoing rapid transformation due to financial technology, or Fintech.
Industry Agenda
The Ocean
Deep-sea minerals could meet the demands of battery supply chains – but should they?
Deep-sea mining has attracted controversy due to concerns of potential damage to delicate ecosystems before scientists have had chance to assess what is at stake.
Systemic Racism
How the media and entertainment industry is addressing systemic racism
How advertising, consumer products, gaming, music, social media and sports companies are addressing systemic racism in their corporate culture and content.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Culture
Can there be a fairy-tale ending for Hollywood after COVID-19?
Closed cinemas aren't Hollywood's only challenge. COVID-19 is accelerating the ongoing transformation in movie production, distribution and consumption.
The Great Reset
The Great Reset requires FinTechs – and FinTechs require a common approach to cybersecurity
The Great Reset requires FinTechs – and FinTechs require a common approach to cybersecurity controls. Here are recommendations on where they can start.
Want to build back better? Let innovators come to you
If governments want innovative infrastructure in the COVID-19 rebuild, they'll need to be open to those parties who wish to leapfrog the bidding process.
COVID-19
How COVID-19 ended the Information Era and ushered in the Age of Insight
We are entering a new era that is defined by insights and discoveries that benefit all and that elevate the greater well-being of every human on this planet.
COVID-19
6 ways businesses can turn COVID-19 uncertainty to their advantage
How companies can navigate the uncertainty of a post-COVID-19 world and turn unpredictability into resourceful innovation, opportunity and “smart luck”.
COVID-19
The story so far... World Vs Virus looks back over the months when COVID spread around the globe
This weeks World Vs Virus looks back at some of our most important interviews to see what we might have learned as coronavirus spread across the world.
Drones
We're about to see the Golden Age of drone delivery – here's why
Drones have helped fight COVID-19, creating more resilient supply chains and socially distanced delivery. Now, policy is catching up to the technology.