Agenda

What Africa can learn from China about data privacy

One-size-fits-all data-use regulation like Europe's GDPR isn't appropriate for a fragmented, developing continent like Africa.

Stephany Zoo 26 Jun 2019

Africa

Why financial services can kickstart Africa's digital economy

Partnering smartly with financial services can provide benefits for digital platforms, their suppliers and their users.

Herman Smit and Chernay Johnson 26 Jun 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Digital transformation and the rise of the 'superjob'

Technology, training and leadership will all be crucial as businesses drive digital transformation to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Here's what you need to know.

John Meacock 26 Jun 2019

Technological Transformation

3 key talents for a successful digital transformation

'Born digital' companies think in fundamentally different ways to traditional ones. Here are the key takeaway principles to build your business.

Srikar Reddy and Jean-Claude Monney 26 Jun 2019

Innovation

Deep science: what it is, and how it will shape our future

Long-term scientific projects like CERN and the European fusion project ITER produce many discoveries in unexpected fields along the way.

Mark Dodgson and David Gann 26 Jun 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

You might soon be travelling without a passport – this is how

As the global aviation industry continues to soar, a World Economic Forum initiative aims to speed up the passenger experience.

Johnny Wood 26 Jun 2019

How multistakeholder platforms can strengthen our multilateral system

At the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum earlier this year, António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, pointed out the trend of weakening coordination within the ...

Joo-Ok Lee 26 Jun 2019

China

3 unexpected consequences of the US-China trade war

The trade stand-off between the US and China is having an impact in some surprising ways.

Emma Charlton 26 Jun 2019

Gender Parity

The Women’s World Cup's hot summer: here's how much the female game has changed

From viewing figures to sponsorship, the women’s game is growing rapidly – with the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer highlighting the growth in the global game.

Joe Myers 26 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Ditching plastic straws isn't enough. Here's how to achieve zero waste.

It has become trendy to refuse single-use plastic straws. Paper straws now line the shelves of supermarkets, some cafes now use paper straws, and some convenience stores have swapped to l...

Akira Sakano 26 Jun 2019

Information Technology

How the CIO went from geek to peak

Chief Information Officers of large organizations aren’t just thinking about the next IT upgrade or how to cut operational costs: they are changing business models and shifting cultures.

Hriday Ravindranath 26 Jun 2019

Future of Economic Progress

Why Universal Basic Income might not be the answer

With the gap between the rich and everyone else expanding significantly in recent years, a universal basic income could indicate a breakdown not in the economic system, but in democratic ...

Daron Acemoglu · Project Syndicate 26 Jun 2019

Workforce and Employment

In a globalised economy, your team must be culturally competent to succeed

In today's multicultural, international business world, cultural ignorance is no longer permissible from any employee or company, says this article's interviewee.

Knowledge @Wharton · Knowledge@Wharton 26 Jun 2019

Oceans

Scientists have discovered a sea of fresh water under the ocean

The discovery of such large reservoirs of fresh water could be important for places which currently suffer from water shortages.

Michael J. Coren · Quartz 26 Jun 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

Bacteria live on our eyeballs. Understanding their role could help treat common eye diseases

Scientists have began to delve into the realms of eye biology, exploring innovative therapies for a range of disorders.

Tony St. Leger · The Conversation 26 Jun 2019

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