The Fourth Industrial Revolution represents a fundamental change in the way we live, work and relate to one another. It is a new chapter in human development, enabled by extraordinary technology advances commensurate with those of the first, second and third industrial revolutions. These advances are merging the physical, digital and biological worlds in ways that create both huge promise and potential peril. The speed, breadth and depth of this revolution is forcing us to rethink how countries develop, how organisations create value and even what it means to be human. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is about more than just technology-driven change; it is an opportunity to help everyone, including leaders, policy-makers and people from all income groups and nations, to harness converging technologies in order to create an inclusive, human-centred future. The real opportunity is to look beyond technology, and find ways to give the greatest number of people the ability to positively impact their families, organisations and communities.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How leaders can harness the power of finance and technology for social good
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Emerging Technologies
How to get more electric vehicles on the road
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Why this is digital healthcare’s moment
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Cybersecurity
6 principles to unite business for cyber-resilience
The World Economic Forum has joined forces with business to define how board directors can shape their governance to maximize cyber-resilience.
Health and Healthcare Systems
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Knowledge is power: why the future is not just about the tech
Only by understanding the types of knowledge can we boost business optimally. We will see where we want machines to do the work and where we want humans to, and why.
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What technology changes will 2021 bring? Here's what business leaders say
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Davos Agenda: What you need to know about technology
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How to ensure fair AI throughout the supply chain
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Here’s how data can help us fix the climate
Investors still do not have the information they need to take sustainability into account when making investment decisions.
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Climate data presents a $2 billion opportunity in Africa alone. Here’s why
Satellite images can support industrial growth, environment protection, healthcare and education. New estimates reveal the potential opportunity.