From champions of democracy to educators of the underprivileged, these are the people coming to Davos to share ideas and find new ways to make the world a better place.

Gwendoline de Ganay 17 Jan 2019

Information Technology

National borders don't stop in the physical world – they're in cyberspace too

It might be anything from China's 'great firewall' to a connection-speed slowdown on certain sites. But states routinely limit the flow of data – and 'black box' algorithms make it easier...

Meicen Sun 16 Jan 2019

Migration

When did globalization begin? The answer might surprise you

Ever since Homo sapiens first set foot outside Africa, human beings have been expanding their frontiers. Here's the story of globalization from prehistory to the present.

Vanshica Kant 16 Jan 2019

Future of Enterprise

Can socks save the world? Why social enterprise is the new normal for entrepreneurs

Instead of addressing causes through philanthropy, a new generation of founders is baking social good into the very fabric of their businesses.

Adam Long 15 Jan 2019

Latin America

How the diaspora is helping Venezuela's migration crisis

A diaspora can share valuable insight on how to prioritize aid when a country is in conflict. Coordination among the Venezuelan diaspora has led to more than 100 NGOs in the US sending hu...

Alexandra Winkler Osorio 14 Jan 2019

Social Innovation

Prisons are failing. It’s time to find an alternative

Shifting the focus from punishment to rehabilitation could increase public safety, reduce crime and cut costs.

Baillie Aaron 09 Jan 2019

Real Estate

The cost of housing is tearing our society apart

Seventy years of consistent appreciation in housing values, combined with stagnant real wage growth, has caused a nationwide crisis of affordability in major cities, and an intensificatio...

Derek Fidler and Hicham Sabir 09 Jan 2019

India

3 ways Bollywood can help shape the future of globalization

Bollywood produces between 1,500 and 2,000 films each year, and its global reach is growing - and by reflecting the concerns of modern audiences, it can play a significant role in shaping...

Mayuri Bhattacharjee 09 Jan 2019

Future of Economic Progress

We have solutions to crime. We just need to scale them

It is clear that we can no longer afford to think exclusively locally when it comes to reducing crime and violence; nor is this an efficient or effective approach.

Baillie Aaron 02 Jan 2019

Workforce and Employment

This is why boards of directors need younger members

Millennials bring new and relevant perspectives to the table, making companies fit for the future.

Kiran Aziz 19 Dec 2018

Workforce and Employment

Should tech companies pay us for our data?

As we advance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, data will become an even more valuable commodity.

Manuel Ochoa Ayala 06 Dec 2018

Future of Energy

Universal access to energy is a major challenge for the Arab world. Here's why

Drawing a path to sustainable energy equity in the Arab world begins with identifying and understanding the challenge, in all of its dimensions, more clearly.

Sarah Mousa and Deena Mousa 05 Dec 2018

Emerging Technologies

Here’s how to build inclusive technology, today

We need more people with disabilities, or people affected by them, developing the innovations that govern our daily lives.

Ken Chua 03 Dec 2018

India

It’s time for India to wake up to invisible disabilities

There needs to be a conscious effort from the government to become more inclusive towards people living with a disability.

Harsh Songra 03 Dec 2018

Human Rights

South Africa still hasn’t won LGBTQ+ equality. Here are 5 reasons why

This month, South Africa celebrates the anniversary of its pioneering gay-marriage decision. But the reality on the ground lags far behind the legal situation.

Rivonia Pillay 30 Nov 2018

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