When the African country couldn't afford a clinical diagnosis network for mental health, 400 grandmothers and a system of 'Friendship Benches' came in.

Dixon Chibanda 23 Jan 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Policymakers can ensure the 4IR is fairer than the last three

Recent citizen activism may be crucial if the Fourth Industrial Revolution is also to be a First Empowerment Revolution that benefits people and the planet.

Hilary Sutcliffe and Conrad von Kameke 22 Jan 2019

Civic Participation

Does mandatory voting work? Lessons from Australia

Elections play a key role in strengthening democracy, and voting is a crucial part of that process. New research makes the case for universal participation through mandatory voting.

Melissa De Witte · Futurity 07 Jan 2019

Human Rights

What makes someone an 'illegal immigrant'?

In many cases, a person's status may change without them knowing, and they can even be an illegal immigrant in their own home country.

Tendayi Bloom · The Conversation 04 Jan 2019

Ageing

An ageing workforce isn't a burden. It's an opportunity

For the first time since 1948, retirement-age employees outnumber teenagers in the American workforce. It's time to embrace the five-generation workplace.

Jo Ann Jenkins 03 Jan 2019

United States

A record number of women will be serving in the new US Congress

More than a third of the record 102 women serving in the incoming House of Representatives won their seats for the first time in November's midterms elections.

Drew Desilver · Pew Research Center 03 Jan 2019

Future of Economic Progress

Meet the Co-Chairs of Davos 2019

Find out more about the Co-Chairs who will help shape discussions around the 2019 Annual Meeting theme of Globalization 4.0.

Johnny Wood 19 Dec 2018

Leadership

Do men and women really have different leadership styles?

The time for increased women's political leadership is undeniably here - which is why we need to reframe the way we think about women in power

Aleksandra Gadzala 17 Dec 2018

United Kingdom

The British public could face one final referendum, but it has its risks

With nothing certain for a Brexit deal and the deadline fast approaching, anything could happen - including a final vote. But what are the risks?

Ngaire Woods · Project Syndicate 14 Dec 2018

Gender Parity

Voter bias and women in politics: Evidence from French parliamentary elections

Despite many efforts to close the gender gap, women remain underrepresented in politics. This column shows that in the case of France, voters’ preferences towards gender shapes political ...

Julien Sauvagnat and Thomas Le Barbanchon · VoxEU 11 Dec 2018

Human Rights

South Africa still hasn’t won LGBTQ+ equality. Here are 5 reasons why

This month, South Africa celebrates the anniversary of its pioneering gay-marriage decision. But the reality on the ground lags far behind the legal situation.

Rivonia Pillay 30 Nov 2018

Arts and Culture

Here's how Stan Lee influenced modern culture

Stan Lee created some of pop culture's most important characters, from Spider-Man to the X-Men.

Oliver Staley · Quartz 13 Nov 2018

Future of Economic Progress

What is inclusive capitalism, and why does it matter?

As businesses and governments adjust to the new realities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the idea that the ultimate value of business success is the extent to which it enriches shar...

Miguel Milano 05 Nov 2018

Civic Participation

36,000 people applied to become an Iraqi government minister

The new government in Iraq has adopted an unexpected approach to political appointments - by inviting members of the public to apply online.

Johnny Wood 12 Oct 2018

Gender Parity

New Zealand was the first country where women won the right to vote. Here's why

125 years ago today Aotearoa New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant all women the right to vote.

Katie Pickles · The Conversation 24 Sep 2018

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