Corruption remains arguably the largest impediment to global economic and political progress. But a new wave of civic activists is pushing back against the old ways of fighting corruption...

Blair Glencorse and Friday Odeh 22 Feb 2019

Leadership

CEOs as activists: should leaders speak up about social causes?

It's not always appropriate for business leaders to promote social causes – but there are increasing opportunities for them to connect with customers by doing so.

Kathy Bloomgarden 21 Feb 2019

Values

Want to become more creative? Work on your empathy

We can all engage in moral exercise, whether that be reading a book, writing poetry or listening to music.

Elizabeth Reid Boyd · The Conversation 15 Feb 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Policymakers can ensure the 4IR is fairer than the last three

Recent citizen activism may be crucial if the Fourth Industrial Revolution is also to be a First Empowerment Revolution that benefits people and the planet.

Hilary Sutcliffe and Conrad von Kameke 22 Jan 2019

Arts and Culture

Art has the power to change the world, says this renowned Iranian muralist

Iranian muralist Mehdi Ghadyanloo is the artist chosen to present his large-scale artwork at this year's meeting in Davos. He spoke to Mahsa Shamsaei about his work and why artists have a...

Mahsa Shamsaei 22 Jan 2019

Leadership

Globalization 4.0 – what to expect from leaders

The times when 'the business of business is business' are over. Employees want to know what their bosses think about global issues, and what their company stands for.

Joe Kaeser 22 Jan 2019

Digital Economy and Society

Here’s how companies can drive growth for all

Working closely with the public sector and noprofits will provide opportunities to those who need it

Chuck Robbins 21 Jan 2019

Workforce and Employment

Hiring staff with disabilities makes great business sense. Here’s why

There are one billion people with disabilities in the world, yet they are half as likely to employed as their non-disabled peers. Businesses that do tap into this vast pool of underused t...

Susanne Bruyère 20 Jan 2019

Sustainable Development

3 ways the Annual Meeting in Davos is turning more sustainable

Last year, the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting was certified as a sustainable event – but we're still pushing for responsible resource use on all fronts.

Micol Lucchi and Caroline Durand-Gasselin 19 Jan 2019

Education, Gender and Work

Four ways to boost the number of women entrepreneurs

When we invest in women, their communities, states and countries prosper, which generates a multiplier effect and sets a positive example for the next generation of girls.

Karen Quintos 18 Jan 2019

Arts and Culture

Millions of people are heading to this Indian city for the world's largest religious festival

Pilgrims from across the globe are beginning to gather in India for the world's largest religious festival, Kumbh Mela.

Alasdair Pal · Reuters 15 Jan 2019

Values

Trust is at breaking point. It’s time to rebuild it

The unintended consequence of digital technologies is that our communicating skills have evolved faster than our listening skills

Bill McDermott 14 Jan 2019

Values

Modern society has reached its limits. Society 5.0 will liberate us

The citizens of the 21st century will be expected to use digital tools and data to creatively solve society's problems.

Hiroaki Nakanishi 09 Jan 2019

Media, Entertainment and Information

Why press freedom should be at the top of everyone’s agenda

Trust in journalists is being eroded around the world, and their jobs are becoming riskier - and yet we need good reporting now more than ever. Democracy depends on it.

Stephen J. Adler 08 Jan 2019

Media, Entertainment and Information

How to fight back against misinformation and polarization

Information literacy is no longer a soft skill - it's a survival skill. When citizens can pick out credible sources, a common fact base can be established. This allows people to engage pr...

Aleksander Dardeli 08 Jan 2019

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