Geo-Economics and Politics
These EU countries have the most government debt
Many governments borrow to balance the nation’s books, but some do so more than others.
Global Cooperation
South Africa's young people are shunning their country's election
Young South Africans are turning away from voting, citing a lack of trust in the political process.
Global Cooperation
How Africa's women can drive the 4IR forward
With greater digital access and proper training, this huge but often excluded demographic can help plug the global skills shortage.
Geographies in Depth
How the world’s largest democracy casts its vote
Some 4 million electronic voting machines are located at 1 million polling places - at least some of which are in extremely rural locations.
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What is fuelling the global revolt against democracy?
Research shows that people's opinions on democracy are closely linked to their views on the current economic outlook, as well as trust in courts, media and other factors.
Global Cooperation
The key ceremonies in Japan's imperial succession, explained
Emperor Akihito’s abdication is one of several ceremonies marking the transition to his heir Crown Prince Naruhito, that will be a brief, simple and rare event.
Global Cooperation
Does Indonesia have the world’s most complicated elections?
With parliamentary and presidential elections held on the same day for the first time, Indonesia is holding one of the biggest single voting days the world has ever seen.
Global Cooperation
An economist explains the pros and cons of globalization
Does globalization improve people's lives, or do the negative impacts of increased competition outweigh the positive?
Geo-Economics and Politics
The true cost of corruption is higher than you might realise
Corruption harms education and takes funds away from roads and hospitals - but there are ways to help governments fight back.
Global Cooperation
The world is facing a $15 trillion infrastructure gap by 2040. Here's how to bridge it
The World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Infrastructure is meeting this year to discuss and develop new tools to help attract investment and to bring innovation into infrastruc...
Global Cooperation
Heisei to Reiwa – Japan enters a new age
As Emperor Akihito abdicates, Crown Prince Naruhito will formally accede to the Chrysanthemum Throne and the event will be marked by a change of era name, from “Heisei” to “Reiwa”.
Global Cooperation
The latest technology isn't enough – you need the business model to go with it
As the dawn of electrification and the early history of computing show, pioneering technology means little without the right mindset to apply it.