GTGS2021
Digital democracy: a Swiss view on digital trust
In March 2021, voters in Switzerland rejected a government backed digital ID scheme. What can other governments and organizations learn from the Swiss?
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4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
The New Data Economy
GTGS2021
6 data policy issues experts are tracking right now
Complex and interlinked forces are transforming the data ecosystem. Giving this changing landscape, we asked a range of experts which issues were capturing their attentions.
The New Data Economy
Unlocking Humanitarian and Resilience Investing through Better Data
Can the emerging investment type – Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) – which leverages private capital in a way that benefits vulnerable people and fragile communities, help add...
The Davos Agenda 2021
Here’s how data can help us fix the climate
Investors still do not have the information they need to take sustainability into account when making investment decisions.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Data Excellence: Transforming manufacturing and supply systems
Manufacturing industries are on the verge of a data-driven revolution – here’s what’s needed to ensure it results in increased productivity, better customer experiences and benefits for s...
Pioneers of Change Summit 2020
We urgently need a Global Data Convention. Here’s why
Data is now of fundamental importance in all spheres of human activity, which is why we must develop a set of globally agreed standards and principles.
The New Data Economy
Here's why Microsoft is sinking data centres under the sea
Microsoft's 'Project Natick' experiment off the coast of Scotland has shown underwater data centers could be up to eight times more reliable than their dry-land counterparts.
Big Data
A new data governance model for contact tracing: Authorized Public Purpose Access
Authorized Public Purpose Access (APPA) is a new framework for data governance that could help tackle privacy issues related to COVID-19 contact tracing.
Artificial Intelligence
How AI can accelerate the search for treatments for emerging and intractable diseases
Artificial intelligence (AI) models and algorithms can save time and money in the search for drug candidates for emerging diseases, including COVID-19.
Healthcare Delivery
Why we need access to global health data: a cancer patient’s view
We need to break down barriers to global health data-sharing to transform treatment decisions and outcomes - especially in the case of rare diseases.
The New Data Economy
Redesigning Data Privacy: Reimagining Notice & Consent for human technology interaction
The way in which we as people interact with technology is continuously evolving. When the permissions people grant to companies and organizations at one point in time become the gateway f...
Healthcare Delivery
This system unleashes the power of data to transform health outcomes for millions of patients
The World Economic Forum, Australian Genomics and Genomics4RD have developed a governance model to drive innovation and mitigate risks of data sharing.
The New Data Economy
Data is the new gold. This is how it can benefit everyone – while harming no one
A new World Economic Forum paper highlights how businesses can use data to generate top-line value while preserving privacy and stakeholders' interests.
Global Economic Imbalances
China could overtake the US as the world’s largest economy by 2024
According to data from the World Bank and IMF, China is expected to take over the U.S. as the largest economy in 2024. India is expected to take 3rd place.
Mining and Metals
How data can help mining companies tackle their trust deficit
Mining companies say their number-one risk is a lack of trust from local communities. A new report shows how better use of data can help close this gap.