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Jagan Chapagain is the CEO and Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC,

Resilience, Peace and Security

How to tap into your team's purpose, from a leader of 17 million volunteers

The head of the world's largest volunteer-based humanitarian network, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, shared a 3-step formula to help any leader tap into their team's purpose.

Emma Charlton

July 26, 2024

The headquarters of the People's Bank of China, the central bank, Beijing, China.

Financial and Monetary Systems

China's central bank cuts rates, and other economics stories to read

Top economy stories: China's central bank cuts rates; US GDP growth hits 2.8% in Q2; Latest forecasts for Indian GDP; and more.

Joe Myers

July 26, 2024

Emerging Technologies

AI start-up investment jumps and other digital tech stories to read this month

Top digital tech headlines: AI start-up investment jumps in Q2; Reinstatement of net neutrality rules delayed; AI and the Olympics.

Cathy Li

July 26, 2024

Geo-Economics and Politics

5 charts that show the state of global democracy in 2024

Global elections in 2024 face challenges of misinformation and low youth turnout. Here are five charts that highlight election insights and trends.

Emma Charlton

July 26, 2024

An aerial shot of two hybrid planes flying over the sea and a beach.

Energy Transition

How hybrid planes could make aviation more sustainable

An expert explains why hybrid planes should be one of the tools deployed to help the difficult-to-decarbonize aviation industry reach net-zero emissions.

Ewan Gribbin and Deepanshu Singh

July 26, 2024

Leaders must invest significant resources and personal energy to improve disability inclusion.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

How leaders can commit to disability inclusion in business

Disability inclusion in business only results from genuine leadership commitment – and the data and reporting to back it up

Caroline Casey

July 26, 2024

A technician viewing cells on a microscope and another using a pipette at the National Cancer Institute.

Health and Healthcare Systems

11 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer

Scientists working to improve the treatment and diagnosis of cancer are beginning to use AI, DNA sequencing and precision oncology among other techniques.

Victoria Masterson, Ian Shine and Madeleine North

July 25, 2024

AI(Artificial Intelligence) concept. AI's rising importance demands that we take steps to preserve our agency and decision-making capacity.

Emerging Technologies

5 strategies to activate your agency and stay relevant in the age of AI

As AI's boom continues, we may face a world in which human agency and decision-making capacity are eroded. Here's how to prepare for — and prevent — that.

Roger Spitz

July 25, 2024

Frontier technology like extended reality is helping young leaders to solve the world's most pressing challenges.

Forum Institutional

How frontier technology is unlocking the potential of young leaders

From solving complex problems to fostering collaboration, frontier technology like augmented and extended reality are helping young leaders deliver impact.

Minwoong (Eric) Hwang

July 25, 2024

Flat fees for wealth management, not commission-based incentives, encourage fiduciary responsibility.

Financial and Monetary Systems

Wealth management is rife with conflicts of interest. Fee-based investment is the way forward

The 'fee-based' model – as pioneered in mature financial markets – encourages wealth managers to uphold their fiduciary responsibility, instead of chasing lucrative commissions

Gregory Van

July 25, 2024

Business

Why a recent business exodus from Africa should be a wake-up call for multinationals

Recent multinational exits show the need for a different approach when doing business in Africa. Here's how companies can navigate Africa's varied markets.

Charles Sekwalor

July 25, 2024

Various foods in plastic packaging: Pizza boxes, fast food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags all rely on PFAS to prevent sogginess and extend shelf life.

Manufacturing and Value Chains

Are your food packages safe? Unwrapping the risks of PFAS with testing

PFAS are used in various food packaging but still induce health concerns: regular testing can verify PFAS levels and assess risks as regulations evolve.

Lorna De Leoz

July 25, 2024

Silhouette of an oil rig against a red sky and setting deep yellow sun: National oil companies (NOCs) have a role in methane reduction.

Financial and Monetary Systems

Can investors spur national oil companies toward methane action?

National oil companies (NOCs) are crucial in global methane reduction; diverse financial profiles and market exposure influence environmental initiatives.

Andrew Howell and Pavel Laberko

July 25, 2024

General view of cherry blossom trees with Mount Fuji in the background at Lake Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, April 14, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo

Industries in Depth

From blocked views to free food: How holiday destinations in Japan, Denmark and more are tackling overtourism

From blocking views of Mt Fuji to enlisting tourists in litter picking on Copenhagen streets, here's how holiday hot spots are coping with overtourism's impacts.

Gabi Thesing, Ian Shine and David Elliott

July 25, 2024

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