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The exterior of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen in Washington, D.C., U.S. Caption: US inflation slows with an indication the Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates next month.

Financial and Monetary Systems

US inflation drops below 3% and other economy stories to read this week

Top economy stories: US inflation at lowest level in 3.5 years; UK leads G7 with fastest economic growth in H1, 2024; Factory output slows in China.

Rebecca Geldard

August 16, 2024

A fruit stall, illustrating sustainable abundance

Sustainable Development

Why we must innovate towards sustainable abundance

Investing in sustainable abundance fosters innovation, aligns short-, medium and long-term interests and sustains a favourable business environment.

Eamonn Kelly

August 16, 2024

Aerial view of the northern border state of Sonora where state electric utility CFE is building the largest solar plant in all of Latin America, in Puerto Penasco, Sonora state, Mexico.Caption: Latin America has the potential to become a global leader in clean hydrogen.

Energy Transition

6 ways Latin America can accelerate its hydrogen economy

Discover more about Latin America's clean hydrogen potential: Six key strategies to overcome challenges and become a global leader in the hydrogen economy.

Simon Torkington

August 16, 2024

Healthcare: A shortage of medical staff could be partly addressed by generative AI, research by the World Economic Forum shows.

Health and Healthcare Systems

3 ways the world can move from 'health crisis' to 'care for all'

From generative AI addressing worker shortages to alliances improving women's health and neurological care, here’s how global healthcare can be improved.

Simon Torkington

August 16, 2024

A view of Bangkok's port along Chao Phraya River is photographed during sunset in Bangkok, Thailand, July 19, 2022. Caption: Non-OECD countries like China, Brazil, and India have significant influence on trade and international cooperation, increasing the need for the OECD to diversify its membership.

Trade and Investment

Why Indonesia and Thailand's bid for OECD membership could be a game changer

Thailand and Indonesia are bidding to become the first Southeast Asian countries to join the OECD. Here's why their accession would be significant.

Spencer Feingold and Charlotte Edmond

August 16, 2024

A worker harvests grapes at Lepovo vineyards near Kavadarci, North Macedonia October 9, 2023. The wine industry is unique in that it brings consumers together, can start new conversations and raise awareness for regenerative agriculture.

Food and Water

Regenerative agriculture is changing how we make wine — and combating climate change

Wine is a $300 billion business — but the industry's impact extends beyond finances. Wineries around the world are now showcasing regenerative agriculture.

Natalya Guseva

August 16, 2024

3d rendering robot learning or machine learning with education hud interface: Artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting a new wave of technological unemployment fears.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Why AI will not lead to a world without work

The deflationary impact of technology, including AI, will boost incomes and drive new spending and jobs rather than cause technological unemployment.

Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz

August 15, 2024

Man in shirt in front of a bus looking on: Successful job creation in the Global South hinges on defining clear goals.

Jobs and the Future of Work

Creating jobs in the Global South starts by answering three questions

Job creation in the Global South hinges on clear goals: more or better jobs, current vs future opportunities and focusing on waged or self-employment.

Juan Carlos Thomas

August 15, 2024

Latin American countries can become exporters, local decarbonizers or focused players of clean hydrogen.

Energy Transition

Latin America: a future clean hydrogen exporter?

Latin America’s abundant renewable resources can unlock cost-competitive clean hydrogen production – but there are still key challenges to meet.

Muqsit Ashraf and Jorgen Sandstrom

August 15, 2024

A construction worker works at a Lennar residential housing development called Junipers in San Diego, California, U.S., June 18, 2024. Cement and concrete companies can contribute to a nature-positive economy.

Nature and Biodiversity

How cement and concrete companies can contribute to a nature-positive economy

With two in three people set to live in urban centres by 2050, cement and concrete firms must implement solutions for a nature-positive economy.

Akanksha Khatri

August 15, 2024

A business discrict in Japan: Senior employment in Japan could help solve the impact of an ageing demographic and declining birthrate on the workforce.

Jobs and the Future of Work

How companies are addressing workforce shortages and employee satisfaction with senior employment in Japan

Japan is tackling workforce shortages through senior employment in Japan by rehiring older workers, improving conditions and skills, and extending retirement.

Naoko Tochibayashi and Mizuho Ota

August 15, 2024

A silhouette image of a sailboat on the nile in Luxor as the sun sets: Egypt empowers innovators to drive sustainable solutions.

Climate Action

How Egypt is scaling national green and smart solutions to mitigate climate change

Discover how an Egyptian initiative empowers innovators to drive sustainable solutions and bridges public-private efforts to combat climate change.

Hassan Abulenein

August 15, 2024

Recent research shows government orchestration is key to skills training.

Education and Skills

3 ways governments can solve the global skills crisis

Half of today's global workforce needs to upskill or reskill – but a lack of government orchestration is hampering the skills market.

Sagar Goel, Joerg Hildebrandt, Leila Hoteit and Sriramprasad Rangarajan

August 15, 2024

There’s a persistent health gap, with women being underdiagnosed for certain conditions compared to men.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

6 conditions that highlight the women’s health gap

Women are consistently underdiagnosed for certain conditions and women's health is under-researched. Here are six conditions that highlight the gender health gap.

Kate Whiting

August 15, 2024

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