Inequality

As the global population approaches 8 billion, is equal access to opportunity for all possible?

Aerial photo of four cars surrounded by people: The global population has increased eight-fold since 1800, a testament to human progress.

The global population has increased eight-fold since 1800, a testament to human progress. Image: Unsplash/Joseph Chan

George Pyrgos
Lead, Young Global Leader Alumni Community, World Economic Forum
Greta Ruffino
Early Careers Programme – Digital Community Engagement, Foundations, World Economic Forum
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Saad Hayat Tamman, Member Strategic Reforms and Implementation Unit, Office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan

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Growth Summit 2023 - What Next for Inequality? - English

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March 29, 2023

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