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Meg Jones
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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