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It's not all doom and gloom: 8 experts on their reasons to be optimistic in 2024
Amid the doom and gloom, it's hard to see where progress is being made. Eight Global Future Council leaders have shared their reasons for optimism in 2024.
Lea Weibel joined the World Economic Forum's Strategic Partnership team in 2022. Presently, she is involved in the management of the Network of Global Future Councils, a dynamic, multistakeholder think tank linked to the Centre for the New Economy and Society. In this capacity, Lea collaborates closely with leading think tanks worldwide. She earned her Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
Amid the doom and gloom, it's hard to see where progress is being made. Eight Global Future Council leaders have shared their reasons for optimism in 2024.
Experts from the Forum's Network of Global Future Councils provide insights into the forces fuelling economic decoupling — and the potential consequences.