Economic Growth
Can the IMF and World Bank autumn meetings drive global economic recovery?
The upcoming IMF and World Bank meetings are a timely opportunity to discuss how to transition from crisis management to long-term economic stability.
Alem Tedeneke
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Economic Growth
Black History Month: What is it and why is it important?
The US celebrates Black History Month in February. Here's what to know about the event's origins and purpose, and the 2024 theme of 'African Americans and the Arts'.
Forum Institutional
Ecuador se une a iniciativa del Foro para luchar contra la contaminación por plásticos
Ecuador es el primer país de América del Sur en unirse a la Global Plastic Action Partnership del Foro Económico Mundial para impulsar soluciones nacionales hacia una economía circular de...
How to celebrate Thanksgiving while debunking the myth
Thanksgiving has a long tradition in the US, but it's important to remember it for what it really is. We need to tell the whole story of Thanksgiving.
Emerging Technologies
Smart Toy Awards announce AI-powered toy winners in categories from “creative play” to “innovation” and “smart companion
The seven finalists for the Smart Toy Awards are: ROYBI, Intelino, Leka, Twin Science, CoderMindz, PlayShifu and LEGO. The winner will be chosen 22 May.
Forum Institutional
The world is facing an unprecedented hunger crisis. Here's why
COVID-19 could double the number of people experiencing food insecurity globally thanks to rising food prices, unemployment and strain on food programmes
Health and Healthcare Systems
What are 'pandemic pods', and why are they a problem for diversity?
Pandemic pods – small groups of students learning together at home during lockdown – are growing in popularity, but are they widening the education gap?
Sustainable Development
What you need to know about the Sustainable Development Impact Summit
When and where will the Summit take place?
Mauricio Macri: Los saltos en tecnología son el mayor desafío de América Latina
“El más grande desafío es el salto tecnológico que vemos estos días”, afirmó Macri. “Si nos cerramos, será difícil y solo conseguiremos demorar la llegada de la innovación. Necesitamos pr...
Resilience, Peace and Security
The Black Lives Matter movement explained
Now three years old, the organization campaigns on behalf of racial minorities in the Unites States. So why is it so controversial?