Food and Water
Leveraging technology and innovation to transform food systems
Through six country-led hubs and a Food Innovators Network, this work accelerates technology and innovations to secure a positive food future.
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Impact
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Accelerating digital inclusion for 1 billion people by 2025
The World Economic Forum launched the EDISON Alliance to accelerate digital inclusion in critical sectors of the economy: health, education, and finance.
Nature and Biodiversity
Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
By promoting reusable packaging, the World Economic Forum is helping reduce plastic waste.
Trade and Investment
Here is how trade facilitation has led to inclusive development
By the end of 2022, Alliance initiatives had achieved an initial 10-times return on investment, saving US$ 60 million in seven project countries.
Jobs and the Future of Work
How we are fighting systemic racism in the workplace and beyond
The Forum is working to eradicate all strands of systemic racism in the workplace against professionals with underrepresented racial and ethnic identities.
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- Circular Economy
- Cybersecurity
- Economic Growth
- Education and Skills
- Emerging Technologies
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Financial and Monetary Systems
- Food and Water
- Forum Institutional
- Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Geo-Economics and Politics
- Global Cooperation
- Health and Healthcare Systems
- Industries in Depth
- Jobs and the Future of Work
- Nature and Biodiversity
- Resilience, Peace and Security
- Sustainable Development
- Trade and Investment
- Urban Transformation
- Youth Perspectives
Economic Growth
A framework for advancing data equity in a digital world
Financial and Monetary Systems
Why public-private collaboration is critical for meeting G20 cross-border payments targets
Emerging Technologies
Building fairer data systems: Lessons from addressing racial bias in healthcare
Trade and Investment
It’s been a record-setting year for global travel – here’s how we make tourism inclusive and sustainable
Forum Institutional
Why data equity plays a crucial role in establishing trust in the tech era
Urban Transformation
Rethinking 24-hour cities: night-time strategies to address urban challenges and thrive
Economic Growth
The pace of innovation is speeding up. Digital fragmentation threatens that
How digital connectivity can empower MSMEs
Lessons from Latin America’s drive to enhance financial and digital inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
How a global tech company put gender equity at the heart of its business and why that paid off
Forum Institutional
Smallholder farmers could help fix global food systems with the right technology. Here's how
Forum Institutional
True prosperity will be found in the embrace of the digital economy. These farmers prove it
Forum Institutional
Here’s how data science can help solve global crises
Health and Healthcare Systems
Is the e-commerce trend coming to an end?
Here are the top 10 nations enjoying the fastest growth in small businesses – and why it matters
Jobs and the Future of Work
Financial protection for gig economy workers benefits everyone. Here's why
Financial and Monetary Systems
It’s time for a rethink on financial inclusion – new principles show how
Forum Institutional
Here’s how data can help us fix the climate
Economic Growth
Data security can bridge equity gaps. Here's how
Circular Economy
Education, reinvention and common action can right the wrongs exposed by COVID-19
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Closing the trust gap: how responsible data use can accelerate a sustainable society
Economic Growth
How to power inclusive growth from the ground up
Jobs and the Future of Work
How workers can harness technology for their benefit
Economic Growth
Here are three ways the private sector can act as a sustainability catalyst for Globalization 4.0
How to close the $2.5 trillion annual funding gap
Youth Perspectives
How to turn refugee camps into smart cities
Sustainable Development
5 ways to make blended finance work
Fourth Industrial Revolution
A global economy powered by data
Economic Growth
Video: Why we must tackle financial exclusion
US 2012 elections: A Multi-Billion Dollar Battle for the status quo?
Mastercard contributors
Mark Barnett
President, EuropeJody Barnett
Senior Vice President, Global Lead, Public Sector Center of Excellence
Ling Hai
President, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Ellen Jackowski
Chief Sustainability OfficerAlan Marquard
Head, Transfer Solutions
Tara Nathan
Executive Vice-President and Founder, Community Pass
Shamina Singh
President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth; Executive Vice-President, Sustainability
JoAnn Stonier
Mastercard Fellow, Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Nicola Villa
Executive Vice President; Global Lead, Public SectorRelated Centres
Centre for Cybersecurity
The Centre for Cybersecurity is reinforcing the importance of cybersecurity as a strategic priority and drives global public-private action to address systemic cybersecurity challenges.
Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is advancing the application of human-centred and society-serving technologies.
Centre for Urban Transformation
The Centre for Urban Transformation is advancing public-private collaboration in cities, enabling more resilient and future-ready communities and local economies.