Fourth Industrial Revolution
How online platforms must respond to a new era of internet governance
Governments across the world are moving to regulate online platforms. This will ultimately require a paradigm shift towards a culture of responsibility.
Geo-Economics and Politics
Here's how agile governance could help manage global uncertainty
A new charter aims to promote agile governance, a system of policy-making that would allow governments to respond more effectively to a changing world.
Global Cooperation
UN: 5 ways we need to change how we address internal displacement
Two UN experts outline five recommendations for how governments and the UN can change their approach to internal displacement.
Geo-Economics and Politics
Supporting good governance - a Zambian case study
Helping governments improve their performance is the surest path to large-scale, lasting impact.
Forum Institutional
SDIS21: Beyond Geopolitics - What are the challenges in making our world more sustainable?
We need more progress on peace, justice and developing strong and effective international institutions – which are essential to building a better world.
Global Cooperation
5 ways to rebuild trust in a complex world
If we are to deliver on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, then we must reach what we like to call SDG#18: Rebuilding trust.
Climate Action
European wildfires to 'only get bigger', Director of IFRC fears
European governments need to be better prepared for wildfires, flooding and extreme weather, says Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen, Europe director for the IFRC.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Trade restrictions are delaying the COVID response. The WTO must act
Tariffs and export restrictions have held up the vaccines, therapies and diagnostics needed to fight the pandemic. A crucial WTO meeting could change this
Global Cooperation
5 questions to help you understand the situation in Haiti
Patrick Bellegarde-Smith, a Haitian studies scholar and author, explains the current power balance and whether Haiti will ever get the democracy it needs.
Urban Transformation
Governing smart cities: policy benchmarks for ethical and responsible smart city development
This report, Governing Smart Cities, provides a benchmark for cities looking to establish policies for ethical and responsible governance of their smart city programmes.
Emerging Technologies
How blockchain can help dismantle corruption in government services
Inefficiency and unfairness in government processes can leave them open to corruption. Blockchain could help address weakspots and increase transparency.
Forum Institutional
High-level discussions on the biggest global issues, on our new podcast: Agenda Dialogues
The World Economic Forum's Agenda Dialogues are top-level discussions hosted by Forum President Børge Brende, now available as a podcast. Here's a sample.