World Economic Forum @wef

The international organization for public private cooperation.

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Joined April 2007
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Growth outlook has strengthened in all regions but chief economists divided on likelihood of a global recession in 2023. Read the May 2023 Chief Economists Outlook for the latest insights on the the challenges facing the global economy. #GrowthSummit23.
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How e-commerce can help women in developing countries achieve economic empowerment @UNCTAD weforum.org/agenda/2023/06/e…

Women in developing countries need more support to thrive in e-commerce

E-commerce has the potential to be a powerful tool for women's economic independence. 

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The top-100 of universities advancing the @UN_SDG targets @timeshighered @Phil_Baty weforum.org/agenda/2023/06/u…

The top-100 of universities advancing the UN SDG targets

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assessed 1,705 universities, as institutions seek to demonstrate their commitment to the sustainability goals.

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Denmark’s digital-first approach demonstrates how being ready to share, prepare and simplify is key to building effective cyber resilience, writes @djmitchelson (@CheckPointSW).

Knowledge sharing is the most important weapon against cyber threats

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Robin Zeng, Founder, Chairman and CEO, @catl_official, will co-chair @wef’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions taking place 27-29 June in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China. Find out more: wef.ch/amnc23 #AMNC23
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Creating a gender-equitable and sustainable future. @vilasdhar @PJMFnd @TaraChk @technovation @BottiYolanda weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/5…

5 reasons why empowering women and girls can revolutionise the fight against climate change

In countries vulnerable to climate change, women and girls are disproportionately affected. These interventions can build a gender-equitable, sustainable future.

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How India is positioning itself for digital success @salesforce weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/i…

India has the preconditions to make the most of technology

With a large talent pool, a digitally motivated population, low costs of living and top research facilities, India has the ingredients for digital success.

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UNESCO expands its global geoparks network with 18 new sites #UNESCO #Geoparks weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/u…

UNESCO expands its global geoparks network with 18 new sites

The new geoparks cover a total surface area of 486,709 km2, which is equivalent to twice the size of the United Kingdom. 

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A fresh approach to fighting plastic pollution. In Ghana, @PlasticImpact, @wef and @SAP are using technology to help workers clean up natural areas. #PlasticsTreaty weforum.org/impact/data-bene…

Data benefits Ghana’s fight against plastic pollution

Ghana generates approximately 840,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year and approximately 9.5% of that is collected for recycling.

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'Asia has been leading on several fronts in technology, nature-based solutions and smart cities.' weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/h…

How Asia’s green economy will transform the world in the next decade

Asia will play a transformative role in the world in the next decade as it's a major player in the global green economy and well-positioned to lead the way.

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Carrie Chan Kai Yi (@AvantMeats) will co-chair @wef’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions taking place 27-29 June in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China. Find out more: wef.ch/amnc23 #AMNC23
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Benedikt Sobotka, CEO, Eurasian Resources Group, will co-chair @wef’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions taking place 27-29 June in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China. Find out more: wef.ch/amnc23 #AMNC23
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IEA roadmap outlines immediate steps oil and gas industry must take to cut emissions #Energy #Oil @IEA weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/i…

IEA roadmap outlines immediate steps oil and gas industry must take to cut emissions

The emissions intensity of oil and gas activities must be halved by 2030, according to the IEA. Here are the steps experts say must be taken.

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US and German GDP show consumers central to recovery, and other economy stories you need to read this week #Economics #Finance weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/u…

US and German GDP show consumers central to recovery, and other economy stories you need to read...

Top economy stories: Revised US, German GDP data shows consumers hold key to recovery; US closes in on debt ceiling deal; Drop in global goods demand.

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How the energy transition can add value for MENA's energy sector @BainandCompany weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/d…

These energy transition technologies can transform MENA's energy sector

Energy transition technologies have the potential to generate significant energy and derivative exports, enabling MENA to remain a net energy exporter.

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Discover how new EU pay transparency laws are taking aim at the gender pay gap, promoting fairer pay practices weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/e…

How EU's new pay transparency laws will help solve gender pay gap

Even though 90% of Europeans think it’s unacceptable for women to be paid less than men, the average EU gender pay gap remained close to 13% in 2021. And there has been only a 4 percentage point...

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Nonkululeko Nyembezi (@StandardBankZA) will co-chair of @wef ’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions taking place 27-29 June in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China. #AMNC23 Find out more: wef.ch/amnc23
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A skills-first approach can help build a more inclusive and diverse workforce @PwC weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/a…

How a skills-first approach can help people get better jobs

A skills-first approach can help build a more inclusive and diverse workforce and boost productivity, growth and resilience. A new framework supports this.

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Why technology is key to decarbonising the whole MENA region weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/w…

Why technology is key to decarbonising the whole MENA region

Astute use of the latest technology is key to decarbonising the Middle East and North Africa region and ensuring that the area achieves its net-zero goals.

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.@meirav_oren (@versatileai) will co-chair @wef’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions taking place 27-29 June in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China. Find out more: wef.ch/amnc23 #AMNC23
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How manufacturers can use digital twins for sustainability weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/d…

How manufacturers can use digital twins for sustainability

Manufacturers should incorporate production and sustainability metrics into a single digital twin to obtain the full benefits of the model as it matures.

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