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The state of global cooperation

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Davos 2025: Looking ahead to the Annual Meeting

The state of global cooperation

Global Cooperation An optimist's – and pessimist's – guide to the state of global cooperation

Global cooperation levels have flatlined, according to a World Economic Forum report. There are, however, pockets of cooperation that remain promising.

Global Cooperation The Global Cooperation Barometer 2025 – Second Edition

Global Cooperation 'A plurilateral approach': 3 experts detail how to revive global cooperation

Geo-Economics and Politics Global cooperation has flatlined. Here’s how to revive it

Economic Growth 4 ways to build a strong, sovereign Europe in a shifting world

Industries in Depth 3 ways travel can shape the future of global connectivity

WEF25 Sessions Global Cooperation Barometer 2025

Geo-Economics and Politics BRICS: Here’s what to know about the international bloc

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Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics

Helping stakeholders navigate global and regional priorities in a complex geopolitical and geo-economic landscape.

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Global Cooperation The Global Cooperation Barometer 2024

Videos How can we navigate change to build a stronger, fairer global economy

Leading Voices

Understand the perspectives of leaders and change-makers in business, politics and civil society.

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Emerging Technologies

Accessibility is key to the digital revolution

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Satya Nadella

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Gender equality is the best chance against global challenges

Arts and Culture

Michelle Yeoh

Actress, Producer, United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador

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Trade and Investment

Reassessing poverty with new patterns of trade

Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics

Christine Lagarde

President, European Central Bank

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Emerging Technologies

AI will not replace our human care for each other

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Sam Altman

Chief Executive Officer, OpenAI

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Climate Action

Address climate, food, healthcare to eradicate poverty

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Ajay S. Banga

President, World Bank Group

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Economic Growth

A re-shift of economy for equitable development and climate goals

Centre for the New Economy and Society

Jesper Brodin

Chief Executive Officer, INGKA GROUP I IKEA

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Sustainable Development

Stewarding the planet’s future for our future generations

Centre for Nature and Climate

Kristalina Georgieva

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Trade and Investment

Thinking globalisation differently to ensure inclusion

Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO)

Economic resilience and growth

Economic Growth The Future of Growth: Rethinking Prosperity for All

Explore how the World Economic Forum’s Future of Growth initiative is shaping sustainable and inclusive economic models for the 21st century.

Manufacturing and Value Chains How AI can unlock new possibilities for global productivity and sustainability

Economic Growth Why improving living standards can stimulate growth

Jobs and the Future of Work 4 ways to strengthen US industries with unions in 2025

Manufacturing and Value Chains How do we build and secure the manufacturing workforce of the future?

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Centre for the New Economy and Society

Providing a platform for leaders to shape inclusive, equitable economies and societies for all.

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Jobs and the Future of Work How to build the skills needed for the age of AI

Jobs and the Future of Work Skills for the future: 4 ways to help workers transition to the digital economy

Davos 2025: Looking ahead to the Annual Meeting

Forum Institutional Davos 2025: What to expect and who's coming?

Davos 2025, the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, takes place from 20-24 January under the theme, Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.

Forum Institutional What is Davos? 7 things to know about the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting

Forum Institutional The other 51 weeks: what happens before and after Davos?

Forum Institutional Davos 2025: How to follow the Annual Meeting on our digital channels

Forum Institutional Davos and beyond: A timeline of the highlights

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Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Advancing the human-centred and society-serving adoption and application of technologies.

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Emerging Technologies A $10 trillion question: Can governments keep up in the Intelligent Age?

Fourth Industrial Revolution How your organization can harness the transformative power of GenAI to innovate and lead

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Enabling more resilient, sustainable and inclusive manufacturing ecosystems and supply chains.

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Centre for Cybersecurity

Prioritising cybersecurity and fostering global public-private action to tackle systemic challenges.

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Centre for Energy and Materials

Driving initiatives and coalitions to ensure that the energy transition is sustainable, secure, and equitable.

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Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems

Creating a financial system that allocates capital to support planet, people, and communities.

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Centre for Health and Healthcare

Identifying and scaling up solutions for more resilient, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems.

Health and Healthcare Systems Promoting Health and Well-Being: Employer Strategies for Encouraging Healthy Weight and Metabolic Wellness

Centre for Nature and Climate

Accelerating net-zero climate action, regenerating food, water and ocean systems, and promoting circular economies.

Climate Action What is The First Movers Coalition?

Centre for Urban Transformation

Advancing public-private collaboration in cities for resilient, future-ready communities and economies.

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