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SDG 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Francisco Betti
Francisco is an international development professional. He is the Head of the Platform for Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Production, which was launched by the World Economic Forum in 2016 to help leaders anticipate how the Fourth Industrial Revolution and other mega-trends are transforming production and supply systems across industries and geographies. The Platform sets the global agenda on the future of operations and helps stakeholders incubate new partnership to boost productivity and drive economic growth, while delivering value to workers, society and the environment. Prior to joining the World Economic Forum, Francisco worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers SA.
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