Growth
How countries have recovered from the financial crisis and other top economic stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: Jim O’Neil summarizing the decade since the financial crisis and how income inequality evolved in the US.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Inclusive Growth Framework
Future of Economic Progress
Africa's manufacturing renaissance and other top economic stories of the week
Also in this week's roundup: why productivity growth remains relevant and why some cities become unaffordable.
Inclusive Growth Framework
The economics of the populist backlash and other top economic stories of the week
The best stories of the week, including why productivity may have stalled after the crisis and how to make Aid for Trade work better.
Africa
4 ways Africa can achieve a manufacturing renaissance
Faster development and technological progress is within Africa's grasp.
Inclusive Growth Framework
Why productivity growth still matters and other top economic stories of the week
Also in this week's roundup: How central banks have contributed to slow productivity growth and a balooning real estate sector in China
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Four key questions for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
It is in our hands to ensure that the potentially disruptive shifts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution not only herald a change of guard in the highest echelons of the global economy, bu...
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Towards a human-centered model of economic growth
The 21st century calls for a new kind of leadership to inspire confidence in the ability of technology to enhance human potential rather than substitute for it. This is precisely the lead...
Inclusive Growth Framework
Hyper-personalized manufacturing can drive inclusive growth – here's how
With the internet and digital services pervading every walk of life, there is a clear shift from standardization through mass manufacturing, towards personalization through automation and...
Global Governance
When it comes to world leaders, West isn't necessarily best
If we want a more stable and prosperous world, we need to embrace our global diversity and expertise.
Future of Economic Progress
This South Korean start-up is only hiring people over 55
A startup in South Korea is making headlines for only hiring staff that are aged 55 years and over.
Future of Information and Entertainment
What China’s soccer spending spree teaches us about globalization
What can we learn from China’s recent interest in the beautiful game, and what does this tell us about the state of the world today?
Inclusive Growth Framework
Is the robot takeover exaggerated? And other top economic stories of the week
Also in this week's roundup: Kenneth Rogoff on the future of the Eurozone and an explanation of the dollar slide.
Blockchain
Two billion people lack access to a bank account. Here are 3 ways blockchain can help them
There are major barriers to people joining the financially connected world. Can blockchain help knock them down?
Social Innovation
Syria’s refugee children are learning to code by gaming online
Research suggests that digital games can effectively teach refugee children much-needed skills.
Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security
These are the people protecting biodiversity on the top of the world
Yunta, a village located in Sanjiangyuan, Qinghai Province, is an important habitat for rich and unique biodiversity.