African leaders were among those attending this week's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development. This is what they had to say.
Julie Masiga
April 29, 2024
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Global South leaders: 'It’s time for the Global North to walk the talk and collaborate'
The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development saw a distinctive focus on the 'Global South perspective' - here are the key highlights from participating leaders.
Pooja Chhabria
April 29, 2024
What's an 'intelligent economy' and why are some economies more intelligent than others?
Countries are pumping resources into building ‘intelligent' economies, to gain economic heft and a stronger hand in shaping the future. It's a global push with historical parallels.
John Letzing
April 29, 2024
4 steps for the Middle East and North Africa to develop 'intelligent economies'
MENA faces several major challenges, but alongside addressing these, it needs to prepare itself for the emerging era - the age of intelligent economies.
Maroun Kairouz
April 29, 2024
The evolving dynamics of Asia-Middle East relations during the energy transition
Exploring the strategic shift in Asia-Middle East relations amid evolving global energy dynamics and economic opportunities.
Hidemitsu Kibe
April 29, 2024
How to finance the transition to climate-smart agriculture
A shift towards regenerative agriculture can improve our ecosystems. But farmers need support to change their practices via access to better funding models.
Greg Goodwin and John Stackhouse
April 29, 2024
Governments could be the gateway to industrial electrification and a sustainable future
Governments are key gateways to a sustainable future by effectively taxing and subsidizing energy and influencing industrial electrification.
Jan Rosenow, Cristina Oyón, Natalia Zabolotnikova and Xabier Mugarza Zorriqueta
April 29, 2024
Is the world replacing oil dependency with critical minerals?
Growing dependency on critical minerals for the energy transition is leading to anxieties over continuing supply and the geopolitical influence they bestow
David Victor and Joisa Saraiva
April 29, 2024
How Costa Rica made its seas work for fishermen and for sharks
By incorporating the interests of multiple stakeholders, including fishermen, into its expansion of its Marine Protected Area, Costa Rica is continuing its long history of successful conservation.
Diego Vincenzi
April 29, 2024
We need to kickstart growth – but this time, it must work for all
In a world marked by unpredictable geopolitics and geoeconomics, we need to restart the economic growth engine and build a new economic model for all.
Saadia Zahidi
April 29, 2024
These sectors are suitable for remote working digital jobs
The growth in remote working digital jobs can close skills gaps – but there will be challenges, according to the latest World Economic Forum white paper.
Elselot Hasselaar
April 29, 2024
Day 2 #SpecialMeeting24: Key insights and what to know
The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development takes place in Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024.
Gayle Markovitz
April 28, 2024
Dozens of energy ministers gathered at the #SpecialMeeting24. Here’s what they said
Energy ministers from around the world are gathering for the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development. Here's what they're saying.
Spencer Feingold
April 28, 2024
The future of learning: How AI is revolutionizing education 4.0
AI is revolutionizing education 4.0, enhancing human-led teaching, promoting equity and preparing students to use and innovate with AI for future work.
Tanya Milberg
April 28, 2024