Civil Society
Religious violence is on the rise. What can faith-based communities do about it?
Violence inspired by religious intolerance is increasing. In this era of turbulence and uncertainty, interfaith action may offer an important antidote.
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We can decide to live within the limits of our planet
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
GDP needs an upgrade. Here's why
After 8 decades as the premier measure of economic success, there appears to be a widespread consensus that GDP is no longer fit for purpose in the modern world.
Emerging Technologies
Supercomputing could solve the world’s problems, and create many more
The opportunities that exascale computers could bring are immense. But so is our responsibility to wield them correctly.
Trade and Investment
Trade is not a weapon. Let’s not use it as one
Putting up barriers to trade is not the answer to domestic economic woes and only increases the risk of conflict between nations, writes Børge Brende.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Here’s how to make 'value-based healthcare' a reality
Powerful data analytics are paving the way to a more patient-centric and productive healthcare system
Trade and Investment
The good news on pensions: sustainable equals profitable
It is a myth that socially responsible pension investments and decent returns are mutually exclusive.
Geographies in Depth
India’s building more toilets, but what happens ‘after the flush’?
Inadequate sanitation in India leads to premature deaths and huge economic losses every year. The country has built 80 million toilets since 2014, but it has a serious shortage of functio...
Financial and Monetary Systems
3 things I learned at Davos 2019
This year's downbeat mood could be a good sign, as the Davos consensus tends to be a reliable contrary indicator. Here are three big finance themes from behind the scenes.
Geographies in Depth
The Sahel is engulfed by violence. Climate change, food insecurity and extremists are largely to blame
From climate change to weak governance to poor infrastructure, a perfect storm of factors is threatening to unleash violence across the region.
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.
Business
Tech thinking has become too limiting – it must be disrupted
Design free-thought can break us out of the traps of ideology and commercial imperatives that have driven entrepreneurship in the past.
Emerging Technologies
5G and the growing need for national CTOs
5G technology will have a profound impact when it is rolled out across the world. But to fulfil its potential, policymakers will need to prepare the way. Could national CTOs be the answer?
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Here’s how to improve diversity in startups
Big companies have a role in nurturing inclusive entrepreneurship, which will benefit us all
Financial and Monetary Systems
These 3 technologies will permanently change the banking sector
Today’s emerging tech will not merely speed up transactions and reduce costs – they could drive a restructuring of the financial sector and shift the balance of power.