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While prosperity is less prevalent than many think, the number of people around the world living well is rising, hitting the key metric of $25 a day.

Economic Growth

The state of world prosperity: 4 key data points you need to understand

World prosperity is moving in the right direction — but not as fast as we'd hope. Here's what you need to know about world prosperity in 4 key data points.

Wolfgang Fengler and Homi Kharas

May 3, 2024

Economic Growth

OECD upgrades global economic outlook, and other economics stories to read

Top economy stories: OECD upgrades global economic outlook; Eurozone economy rebounds; India infrastructure output rises.

Joe Myers

May 3, 2024

Opening Plenary: A New Vision for Global Development session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development 2024.

Economic Growth

Why investing in people is essential to revive growth: Key quotes from leaders at the #SpecialMeeting24

The need to invest in human capital was a key topic at the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development.

Gayle Markovitz and Kate Whiting

May 2, 2024

Electriv vehicle in parking lot being charged: A more comprehensive framework is needed for sustainability in the automotive industry.

Nature and Biodiversity

How to navigate sustainability in the automotive industry

The sustainability compass allows companies to navigate myriad framework options aligned with their goals toward sustainability in the automotive industry.

Lena McKnight and Stefan Fahrni

May 2, 2024

The Live Love Laugh’s Foundation Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) is committed to improving access to quality mental healthcare for rural communities in India.

Wellbeing and Mental Health

How philanthropy is empowering India's mental health sector

Mental health in India has long been overshadowed by other healthcare issues. But philanthropy is emerging as a crucial player in addressing this crisis.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

May 2, 2024

Financial and Monetary Systems

Cryptocurrency regulations are changing across the globe. Here's what you need to know

Governments around the world are building out new regulations for cryptocurrencies. Here’s a round-up.

Ian Shine

May 2, 2024

Birds fly across the horizon in The Gambia

Civil Society

How The Gambia offers a roadmap for enhancing diaspora engagement

The Migration and Sustainable Development in The Gambia Project offers vital lessons on how to sustainably strengthen diaspora engagement for development.

Gibril Faal and Adrian Kitimbo

May 2, 2024

Workers clean panels at a solar park in Modhera, India. The Global South and wider developing world is expected to be the main driver of energy demand moving forward.

Energy Transition

The opportunity of servicing energy demand in the Global South

Developing economies and the Global South will drive up to 85% of new energy demand in the coming years. Here's how to meet that demand and improve lives.

Marco Arcelli

May 2, 2024

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity lessons from Latin America's battle against ransomware threats

Cybersecurity incidents in countries like Costa Rica and Colombia have prompted establishment of comprehensive cybersecurity policies across Latin America.

Belisario Contreras

May 2, 2024

Two people shaking hands with close up of their hands: Joint ventures could be even more relevant than mergers and acquisitions to company strategy.

Business

How global joint ventures can thrive in times of turmoil

Joint ventures across borders are becoming increasingly relevant for companies seeking to penetrate foreign markets, especially during geopolitical storms.

Rahul Khubchandani and Ed Gore-Randall

May 2, 2024

Vehicles stand in flood water caused by heavy rains with the Burj Khalifa tower visible in the background, in Dubai.

Climate Action

Floods in the Arabian Gulf remind us that investing in climate mitigation cannot wait

The April floods that hit the Gulf will impose severe costs on affected areas — and they are a reminder of the urgent need to invest in climate mitigation.

Neeshad Shafi

May 1, 2024

Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia; Badr Al-Badr, Chief Executive Officer, Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (MiSK), Saudi Arabia; Doris Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria; Emon Shakoor, Global Shaper, Riyadh Hub, Saudi Arabia; Jay Collins, Vice-Chairman, Global Public Sector, Citi, USA; Maya Hojej, Business News Anchor, Asharq News, United Arab Emirates; Speaking in the Labour Markets For the Next Generation session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development 2024.

Jobs and the Future of Work

From start-ups to digital jobs: Here’s what global leaders think will drive maximum job creation

The adoption of frontier technology is a key driver of job growth. Smaller enterprises are key to creating new jobs but red tape is holding them back.

Simon Torkington

May 1, 2024

Haiti's learners face a variety of challenges in accessing education — but this bold new project seeks to remedy that.

Education and Skills

In Haiti, a bold project for education is delivering results

Haiti faces a variety of challenges — but that doesn't mean that we can afford to abandon the country's children. This project is helping Haiti's learners.

Jean-Claude Brizard

May 1, 2024

People walk past Harvard University's Widener Library; social innovators' programme at Harvard.

Social Innovation

How these social innovators harness community and collaboration to help create system change

Insights from social innovators that attended a recent Schwab Foundation programme about how to work together for a just, sustainable and equitable world.

Sophia Otoo and Francois Bonnici

May 1, 2024

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