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Society & Future of Work
Mapped: The world’s population density by latitude
This world map depicts population density by latitude. It is seen that the population becomes more concentrated closer to the equator.
Social Innovation
Want to see real change in the world? These seven books will inspire you
Here are seven books by the Schwab Foundation's social innovators to inspire the changemaker in you.
COVID-19
What COVID-19 taught us about collaboration – 7 lessons from the frontline
The shock of COVID-19 has sparked a new spirit of collaboration and unusual alliances. The path to an inclusive, just and sustainable world is stronger if platforms for collective action ...
UpLink
How can investors help us get to net-zero? By supporting start-ups with a purpose
UpLink's latest Innovation Challenge, a campaign to source investment funds that support much-needed people and planet-focused entrepreneurs, is now open.
Society & Future of Work
There is great value in giving feedback, and research shows that people want to hear it
We may be reluctant to provide feedback because we don’t realise how valuable it can be to the person receiving it. A new study investigated this idea.
Gender Inequality
A lack of female scientists means fewer medical treatments for women
Research shows that women scientists are 35% more likely to create medical treatment for female conditions, but many of their ideas don't become inventions.
Future of Work
Should employees be allowed to choose what they want to do?
Researchers investigate when the self-selection of tasks would outperform managerial allocation - and find that specialization is the deciding factor.
Social Innovation
How Do Countries Join The EU?
Innovation
These countries have the most female inventors
2021 World Intellectual Property Organization data shows that Cuba ranked the highest in the share of female inventor applicants for international patents.
Social Innovation
4 ideas on how businesses can be responsible for political lobbying
Public demand is growing worldwide for more transparency and scrutiny when it comes to corporate lobbying and its impact on environment and social issues.
Space
This is how research in space is changing life on Earth
Space research has helped develop numerous innovations and advance understanding of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, GPS, 3D printers and other conditions.
Systemic Racism
How supporting social innovators can help drive racial equity
A new roadmap aims to empower social entrepreneurs so leaders across society can accelerate innovation, support communities and promote racial equity.
Social Innovation
How a women-led café is turning around this impoverished Nepalese community
Amma Café is a women-led, World Bank-supported social enterprise in Lumbini that aims to regenerate a community that has become one of the poorest in Nepal.
Entrepreneurship
Two ways corporates can support women entrepreneurs
Women founders face serious challenges in accessing venture capital and this lack of investment in women means many opportunities are being missed.
Social Innovation
Social innovators have improved the lives of 722 million people
From building hospitals in India to providing financial resources to communities in Ghana, social innovators are making an impact around the world.
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