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Democracy and the Global Economy

Geo-Economics and Politics 5 geopolitical questions for 2025

From conversations with the Forum's Global Future Council on Geopolitics, we explore the questions and dynamics that will frame 2025's geopolitical agenda.

Geo-Economics and Politics What global dynamics are shaping leaders’ actions? | Dr Samir Saran

Trade and Investment Value-based trade policies are on the rise. Here’s what businesses need to know.

Trade and Investment Five findings from the latest World Trade Report show how international trade shapes inclusivity

Trade and Investment Trade and Values: Navigating the Intersection of Policy and Principles

Economic Growth Sustainable trade could be an opportunity for Indonesia. Here’s how

Financial and Monetary Systems Bridging the Divide: Private Markets and New Drivers of Value Creation

Emerging Technologies How different countries are navigating the uncertainty of digital asset regulation in a complex election year

Promoting Sustainable Cities

Urban Transformation To regenerate cities' urban cores, local perspectives are key

Decision-makers must consider how they can help reinvent urban cores, enhance public transportation and create flourishing neighbourhoods that bring equitable and lasting prosperity.

Urban Transformation How 'sinking cities' can address subsidence challenges

Industries in Depth Impact printing: Robot speed-prints walls by firing lumps of clay

Urban Transformation Green job generation: How cities are leading the way

Emerging Technologies How digital twins are transforming the world of water management

Advancing the Energy Transition

Urban Transformation The mobility sector's green transition has been slow – here’s how we speed things up

The transport sector is behind in reducing carbon emissions, using a dated system needing policy changes to drive decarbonization among mobility startups.

Energy Transition The hidden fuel: energy efficiency lessons from the UAE

Fourth Industrial Revolution Europe's data centre power demands plus other technology news to know

Energy Transition 2023 saw the highest ever growth in renewable energy jobs

Sustainable Development How public-private partnerships are creating more energy-efficient appliances in Japan