What are Young Global Leaders, and how are they tackling the world's biggest challenges?

What's the connection between Jimmy Wales, Amal Clooney, Emmanuel Macron, Jacinda Ardern and will.i.am? Answer? They're all Young Global Leaders.

So what are 'YGLs' and how does being part of that group help people - with diverse backgrounds and world views - work for the greater public good?

On this episode of Radio Davos we talk to the person who leads the Forum of Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum, and to three alumni who each work in very different sectors and parts of the world.

Host: Robin Pomeroy

Guests:
Wadia Ait Hamza, Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders

Fatoumata Ba, Founder & Executive Chair of Janngo Capital

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications at Government of the United Arab Emirates

Lara Setrakian, Journalist and Entrepreneur

Reporting by Greta Ruffino

More information: https://www.younggloballeaders.org/

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What are Young Global Leaders, and how are they tackling the world's biggest challenges?

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