Forum in Focus
This is how AI can unlock hidden talent in the workplace
A pilot study used AI to map workers’ skills and match them to alternative job roles. Here's how it could be used in upskilling efforts to close skills gaps.
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Education and Skills
Book sales are up: this is what we’ve been reading during the pandemic
Sales of fiction books in the UK in 2020 grew by 16% – despite bookshops being closed during COVID-19 lockdowns. Here are some of the bestselling books from the past 12 months.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
Why did 40.5 million people flee their homes? (IDMC internally displaced persons report)
IDMC reports 40.5 million new internally displaced persons in 2020, the highest annual figure for 10 years, triggered globally by disasters and violence.
Nature and Biodiversity
Jane Goodall awarded the 2021 Templeton Prize
The prestigious Templeton Prize recognizes Dr. Goodall's groundbreaking discoveries that changed humanity's understanding of its role in the natural world.
Geo-Economics and Politics
An expert explains: What is RCEP, the world’s biggest trade deal?
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership could come into force next January. Deborah Elms, Executive Director of the Asian Trade Centre, explains why it’s a big deal.
Trade and Investment
How global trade can save lives and livelihoods - and help protect the planet
At the World Economic Forum Agenda Dialogues, Dr Okonjo-Iweala said vaccine policy was crucial to helping the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
This UK campaign is working to close the politics gender gap
Men still outnumber women in the political arena, according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report. This UK organization wants to level the playing field.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How to ensure vaccine equity, build trust and strengthen global health systems
The World Economic Forum held an Issue Briefing to mark World Immunization Week. Here are some key quotes on COVID-19 vaccines and global health.
Arts and Culture
世界读书日：我们读书俱乐部成员推荐的10本精彩读物
联合国教科文组织（UNESCO）表示，在新冠肺炎大流行期间，图书的销量猛增，因为全球各地的人们都在寻求灵感和教育——在某些国家，阅读的图书数量翻了一番。
Arts and Culture
World Book Day: 10 great reads recommended by our Book Club members
Today is UNESCO's World Book and Copyright Day. We asked our Book Club readers what they have most enjoyed reading during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 April
Top stories: New global weekly cases record; US reaches 200 million vaccination doses; Syria receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 April
Top stories: Oxygen supplies running low in Delhi; Japan considering state of emergency; France testing digital coronavirus 'health pass'.
Industries in Depth
What is the European Super League and how would it work?
Six UK clubs have pulled out of the European Super League, leaving the project on hold. Here are 5 questions answered.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 20 April
Top stories: Citywide lockdown in Delhi, India; WHO warning about mass gatherings; Greta Thunberg promotes vaccine equity.
Forum in Focus
Zoom chief: Digital tax policy should be a 'set of carrots' not sticks
Global tax policy on digital services has to be multilateral - and more carrot than stick, Zoom's Josh Kallmer told the Global Technology Governance Summit.