In 2020, 58.3% of global cancer deaths occurred in Asia and by 2025 cases in India are expected to rise by 12% to 1.56 million. In response, the Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution of the World Economic Forum India has […]
Think Tanks
Could this new building in Israel be the future of offices?
Microsoft’s new Herzliya campus in Israel is opening, as the future of office-based work is uncertain. The technology company says distinctive design features mean the building is prepared for the pandemic and beyond. These include a ‘flexible grid’ where offices […]
How 5G can be a force for social equality
COVID-19 has highlighted society’s reliance on digital connectivity, whilst exposing the access inequalities of developing countries. The tech industry is uniquely positioned to broaden digital access through 5G cloud-based storage solutions which could significantly lower the cost of devices. The […]
6 reasons why Africa’s new free trade area is a global game changer
AfCFTA, the largest global free trade area by countries participating, could transform the continent’s economic prospects. It aims to be a model of cross-border cooperation in an era of growing isolationism. The agreement must overcome implementation challenges to realize its […]
The built environment and fashion industries are primed to lead the recovery. This is why
The built environment and fashion industries account for massive amounts of energy usage and employ millions. By focusing on decarbonization and the promotion of labour rights protections, these industries can create economic opportunities that promote a more human and environment-centered […]
Why law enforcement and businesses need to join forces to fight global cybercrime
The digital revolution is changing the way law enforcement protects communities and the way businesses manage risk. The World Economic Forum’s Regional Risks for Doing Business 2019 report highlights the scale of the digital threats to the global ecosystem, explaining […]
Resetting education: lessons from Sesame Street on helping a generation at risk
TV show Sesame Street is teaching children around the world about COVID. Sesame Workshop has used digital technology to educate children at the world’s biggest refugee camp. The pandemic has disrupted the education of 1.6 billion children, the UN says. […]
Now is the time for a ‘great reset’
We can emerge from this crisis a better world, if we act quickly and jointly, writes Professor Klaus Schwab. The changes we have already seen in response to COVID-19 prove that a reset of our economic and social foundations is […]
Bill Gates speaks at the Economic Club of Washington, DC
In front of a crowd of nearly 900 attendees, Bill Gates, Chair of the Board, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, discussed his foundation’s investments in clean energy startups and R&D in an effort to find reliable power sources without contributing to climate change. […]
There can be no human rights without gender equality
• Recent global gender gains are under threat from growing conservatism. • The universally agreed language of equality is also under attack. • Governments must lead on fighting retrograde forces, supported by civil society. “It was the best of times, […]