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Experts at the World Economic Forum's Sustainability Development Impact Meetings will discuss challenges such as inclusive economies and humanitarian aid.

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: Full coverage on Building Equitable Futures from the World Economic Forum

Experts at the World Economic Forum's Sustainability Development Impact Meetings will discuss sustainability challenges such as digital literacy and inclusive economies. Here's what you need to know. #SDIM24

Kate Whiting and Linda Lacina

September 16, 2024

Progress on gender equality is stalling as protests are restricted around the world.

Civil Society

Gender equality: How can we support girls' rights around the world?

Reports by Plan International reveal that girls aren’t experiencing the progress on gender equality they’ve been promised. What can be done to change things?

Kathleen Sherwin and Rose Caldwell

September 16, 2024

Trade and Investment

Major economies are taking aim at China’s EV industry. Here’s what to know

Opinion

China’s electric vehicles (EV) industry faces a wave of unilateral trade restrictions in major export markets. China has reacted quickly and forcefully.

Weihuan Zhou and Henry Gao

September 16, 2024

The World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (SDIM) take place in New York, from 23-27 September.

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: Full coverage on Climate, Nature and Energy from the World Economic Forum

Climate action and the energy transition are under the spotlight at the World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings in New York. Here's what you need to know.

Kate Whiting and Linda Lacina

September 16, 2024

Sustainable Development Impact Meetings are held in New York to track progress on the sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: What are the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings and what to expect

The Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (SDIM) take place 23-27 September at the World Economic Forum - to drive action towards achieving the SDGs.

Kate Whiting and Linda Lacina

September 16, 2024

Mother carrying child on her back: Investments in maternal and child health yield substantial economic returns, as well as saving lives.

Health and Healthcare Systems

How investing in maternal and child health fuels prosperity for women, young people and children in Africa

Investing in maternal and child health in Africa saves lives and drives economic growth, boosting GDP and health outcomes as well as saving lives.

Sampson Kofi Adotey

September 16, 2024

Technology concept, 3D render: For better cloud security, organizations must adopt a proactive, prevention-first approach.

Cybersecurity

SDIM24: How prevention-first strategies and zero trust can enhance cloud security

Why only Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs) aren’t enough and how prevention-first strategies and zero trust can enhance cloud security.

Itai Greenberg

September 16, 2024

FBI headquarters building is seen in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Cybersecurity

US authorities issue ransomware warning, and other cybersecurity news to know this month

Top cybersecurity news: US authorities issue ransomware warning; Switzerland to join EU security initiatives; The cost of cybercrime in Germany.

Akshay Joshi

September 16, 2024

A green wireframe model covers an actor's lower face during the creation of a synthetic facial reanimation video, known alternatively as a deepfake, in London.

Emerging Technologies

How do you spot a deepfake? This is what the experts say

Deepfakes have derailed political careers and tricked people into handing over huge sums of money. But how do you spot one? And what’s being done about them?

Madeleine North

September 16, 2024

Network connection and global data exchanges on blue planet earth ,Elements of this image furnished by NASA; earth observation

Forum Institutional

10 new tech trends transforming Earth observation and climate intelligence

Data processing and forecasting advances are transforming raw Earth observation data into actionable climate intelligence insights at unprecedented speeds.

Minoo Rathnasabapathy and Nikolai Khlystov

September 16, 2024

Digital transformation image of people working in a digital space

Jobs and the Future of Work

Unlocking the full potential of digital transformation through technology and talent

Why the fast-changing industrial landscape means end-to-end digital transformation is becoming a strategic imperative, and how to achieve it.

Enno de Boer and Rahul Shahani

September 16, 2024

Image of a phone interface with generative artificial intelligence apps: Responsible AI deployment translates to a competitive advantage.

Emerging Technologies

Investing in AI? How can you help ensure it's safe?

This week's Radio Davos explores why investors should actively promote responsible AI practices to ensure safe and ethical development as per a new Forum report.

Robin Pomeroy and Sophia Akram

September 16, 2024

A mother living in poverty in Indonesia holding her baby

Sustainable Development

Is this the fundamental flaw in nearly all global poverty projects?

Discover why the global development sector must invest more in finding and funding what works over time to eradicate poverty worldwide.

William Warshauer

September 16, 2024

Trade and Investment

What is 'inclusive trade', and how can trade policies improve workers' lives?

A new World Economic Forum white paper calls for stronger labour standards to ensure global trade can be more inclusive, delivering benefits for all.

Andrea Willige

September 13, 2024

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