Our social contract is tearing at the seams. What will emerge?
Creating a new social contract will depend on untangling centuries worth of discriminatory policies. Here are some ideas about where and how we can begin.
Abhinav Chugh
Abhinav leads the development of the World Economic Forum’s Strategic Intelligence offerings, shaping the organisation’s flagship contextual and foresight products used by global leaders, policymakers, and partners. His work focuses on translating complex global trends into decision‑ready insights for governments—adapting worldwide intelligence to local priorities, policy contexts, and national development strategies.
He also oversees the World Economic Forum Expert Network, a community of more than 3,000 distinguished experts who contribute cutting‑edge perspectives on emerging global issues, industries, and economies.
Abhinav studied Economic Anthropology and Development Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science and grew up in New Delhi and Mumbai, India.
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