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General view of the nuclear power plant in the Swiss town of Leibstadt.

Energy Transition

World's biggest banks back nuclear power, and other top energy stories

Top energy news: World's biggest banks pledge nuclear power support; report calls for Global South clean energy investment; key climate goal "in reach".

Roberto Bocca

October 9, 2024

Global connections for social, business, trade & transport, internet.Maps courtesy of; global trade, supply chains, NTFCs

Trade and Investment

What are National Trade Facilitation Committees and how can they help improve global supply chains?

Research shows five reasons why governments should include the private sector when using NTFCs to drive successful, sustainable global trade reforms.

Philippe Isler

October 9, 2024

Understanding indigenous approaches to money can help drive financial inclusion.

Financial and Monetary Systems

How an African approach to financing models can drive growth and inclusion

Financial models should be aligned to the unique needs of African communities. This approach can lead to financial inclusion and drive economic growth.

Edwin Obonyo and Alisa Sydow

October 8, 2024

Multiple exposure shot of a team of creatives using a digital tablet superimposed over a city background at night: Digital public infrastructure (DPI) can transform societies.

Sustainable Development

Safe and secure digital public infrastructure is crucial for Africa. Here's why

Africa’s digital public infrastructure is transforming economies, driving inclusion and fostering regional integration.

Veronica M. Nduva and Eng. Daniel Murenzi

October 8, 2024

An illustration of a brain. Neurodiversity

Jobs and the Future of Work

How neurodiversity in the workplace can drive business success

Neurodiversity offers a vast, untapped resource of talent, creativity and innovation. Here's how and why businesses can build a neuro-inclusive workplace.

Richard Jl Heron

October 8, 2024

Entrepreneur Billy Kercy Mperabahizi founded Green Youth Force, an association of young volunteers dedicated to environmental protection in Burundi.

Jobs and the Future of Work

65 million youth unemployed: 3 ways we can tackle the unemployment crisis and build a resilient workforce

Global youth unemployment stands at 65 million. Here's how entrepreneurship, skills training and incentives can build a resilient workforce for the future.

Omar Bawa

October 8, 2024

doctor looks at a scan on a tablet screen while a patient lies in a scanner in a blog about innovation in Middle East healthcare

Health and Healthcare Systems

How digital innovation is reshaping healthcare in the Middle East

The rapid transformation of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries' healthcare sectors has revolutionized health outcomes and could inspire elsewhere.

Dr George Cheriyan

October 8, 2024

Governance is no longer a regulatory obligation but a strategic necessity.

Financial and Monetary Systems

Alternative assets: Why governance is key to strategic advantage

The growth in alternative assets is increasingly driven by climate-related investments. Asset managers who master governance can gain a strategic edge.

Isabel Cane and Greg Shultz

October 8, 2024

Emerging Technologies

How medicines ‘dropping from the sky’ are transforming healthcare in India

A fleet of drones is opening up vital healthcare services to people in isolated regions of India. Here’s how the ‘Medicine from the Sky’ project took off.

Simon Torkington

October 8, 2024

Forum Institutional

Global Future Councils: Top knowledge network to gather in Dubai. Here's what to expect

The Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils, 15-17 October, will bring together over 500 experts to discuss AI, geopolitics, green transition, growth and more.

Spencer Feingold

October 8, 2024

Sustainable Development

Meeting the UN SDGs: How cultivating interconnected ecosystems can help us get back on track

Meeting the SDGs on time will require a rethink of rules, roles and relationships to create new ecosystems of public and private sector organizations.

Arm Piyachart Isarabhakdee

October 7, 2024

There is currently no global agreed system for coordinating space traffic, which could help prevent unintentional space collisions and improve safety.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

How principles for global information sharing can prevent collisions in space

As the number of objects in space increases, so does the risk of collision and debris. A new report highlights how global information sharing can help.

Richard Dalbello and Mariel Borowitz

October 7, 2024

Emerging Technologies

Snap and Meta unveil new AR glasses – plus other technology news to know

Top tech news: Meta and Snap unveil new augmented-reality glasses; SpaceX capsule docks to collect stranded astronauts; 3D printing used to build new hotel.

Sebastian Buckup

October 7, 2024

Collaboration, disruption and innovation can put the chemicals industry on a sustainable path.

Energy Transition

Compound benefits: Why a shared vision is key to a more sustainable chemicals industry

The high-emitting chemicals industry must innovate to meet net-zero goals amid rising demand – and collaboration is the key

Jade Rodysill and Charlie Tan

October 7, 2024

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