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Global Risks

Why shifting from prediction to foresight can help us plan for future disruption

In a complex world, foresight methodologies offer an alternative to prediction. This approach can help map new possibilities to plan for future disruption.

Roger Spitz

May 3, 2024

Woman in hat selling fruit on the street; alleviate poverty; entrepreneurship.

Sustainable Development

5 ways businesses can help to alleviate poverty

Recent research shows there are five main drivers that for-profit organizations can use to help alleviate poverty in low- and middle-income countries.

Sreevas Sahasranamam and Vivek Soundararajan

May 3, 2024

Forum Institutional

Reflections from MENA at the #SpecialMeeting24

These were some of the key takeaways from speakers from the MENA region on the core themes of global collaboration, growth and energy for development.

Maroun Kairouz

May 3, 2024

While prosperity is less prevalent than many think, the number of people around the world living well is rising, hitting the key metric of $25 a day.

Economic Growth

The state of world prosperity: 4 key data points you need to understand

World prosperity is moving in the right direction — but not as fast as we'd hope. Here's what you need to know about world prosperity in 4 key data points.

Wolfgang Fengler and Homi Kharas

May 3, 2024

Economic Growth

Money matters: Your guide to financial literacy

How in-the-know are you on financial matters? This round-up of financial literacy articles and videos will keep you informed and boost your understanding.

Meagan Andrews and Haleh Nazeri

May 3, 2024

Economic Growth

OECD upgrades global economic outlook, and other economics stories to read

Top economy stories: OECD upgrades global economic outlook; Eurozone economy rebounds; India infrastructure output rises.

Joe Myers

May 3, 2024

There’s a persistent health gap, with women being underdiagnosed for certain conditions compared to men.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

5 conditions that highlight the women’s health gap

There’s a persistent gender health gap, with women being underdiagnosed for certain conditions, compared to men. Here are five conditions that highlight it.

Kate Whiting

May 3, 2024

Opening Plenary: A New Vision for Global Development session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development 2024.

Economic Growth

Why investing in people is essential to revive growth: Key quotes from leaders at the #SpecialMeeting24

The need to invest in human capital was a key topic at the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development.

Gayle Markovitz and Kate Whiting

May 2, 2024

Electriv vehicle in parking lot being charged: A more comprehensive framework is needed for sustainability in the automotive industry.

Nature and Biodiversity

How to navigate sustainability in the automotive industry

The sustainability compass allows companies to navigate myriad framework options aligned with their goals toward sustainability in the automotive industry.

Lena McKnight and Stefan Fahrni

May 2, 2024

The Live Love Laugh’s Foundation Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) is committed to improving access to quality mental healthcare for rural communities in India.

Wellbeing and Mental Health

How philanthropy is empowering India's mental health sector

Mental health in India has long been overshadowed by other healthcare issues. But philanthropy is emerging as a crucial player in addressing this crisis.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

May 2, 2024

Financial and Monetary Systems

Cryptocurrency regulations are changing across the globe. Here's what you need to know

Governments around the world are building out new regulations for cryptocurrencies. Here’s a round-up.

Ian Shine

May 2, 2024

Birds fly across the horizon in The Gambia

Civil Society

How The Gambia offers a roadmap for enhancing diaspora engagement

The Migration and Sustainable Development in The Gambia Project offers vital lessons on how to sustainably strengthen diaspora engagement for development.

Gibril Faal and Adrian Kitimbo

May 2, 2024

Workers clean panels at a solar park in Modhera, India. The Global South and wider developing world is expected to be the main driver of energy demand moving forward.

Energy Transition

The opportunity of servicing energy demand in the Global South

Developing economies and the Global South will drive up to 85% of new energy demand in the coming years. Here's how to meet that demand and improve lives.

Marco Arcelli

May 2, 2024

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity lessons from Latin America's battle against ransomware threats

Cybersecurity incidents in countries like Costa Rica and Colombia have prompted establishment of comprehensive cybersecurity policies across Latin America.

Belisario Contreras

May 2, 2024

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