The state of modern slavery is worse than you thought
Modern slavery affects millions worldwide. Tackling it requires data-sharing, tech like AI and blockchain, and global collaboration to drive real change
Mirek Dušek is Managing Director at the World Economic Forum. As head of the Global Programming Group, he oversees the strategy and organization of all large-scale World Economic Forum events, including the Annual Meeting in Davos. As head of the Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics, he leads the Forum’s government engagement globally.
Previously, he worked at the US Embassies in Baghdad and in Prague.
Mirek Dušek holds a MA in International Studies and a BA in Political Science and speaks Arabic.
Modern slavery affects millions worldwide. Tackling it requires data-sharing, tech like AI and blockchain, and global collaboration to drive real change
世界経済が不透明な中、54カ国間の経済統合を促進するアフリカ大陸自由貿易圏(AfCFTA)に代表されるように、地域協力が有望視されています。欧州の気候変動対策への取り組みは、地域間の政策協調の重要性を示しています。
Regional initiatives in Africa, Europe and Asia highlight how tailored approaches can advance global cooperation on the economy, climate and technology.
Many firms feel unprepared for uncertainties, leaving gaps in disruption readiness. Public-private collaboration is key for building long-term resilience.
欧州の政治情勢が変化する中、企業は持続可能なビジネス慣行の推進に焦点を絞る必要があります。欧州グリーンディールのためのCEOアクショングループは、明確な中間目標を掲げ、クリーン・イノベーションを推進することで、欧州のネット・ゼロ目標を支持しています。
See how the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils helps generate systems-level solutions to guide businesses and governments in future strategies.
El progreso global en los ODS va muy retrasado, pero tecnologías emergentes como la IA y las tecnologías verdes de la Era Inteligente podrían acelerar el desarrollo sostenible.
Global progress on the SDGs is lagging but emerging technologies such as AI and green tech in the Intelligent Age could accelerate sustainable development.
The forthcoming Clean Industrial Deal must align green and industrial policies, allowing European businesses to remain globally competitive while moving forwards towards net zero.
在面临经济分裂的同时,我们也迎来了独特的机会,有望发展更有成效、更加包容和更可持续的全球经济。这样的智能经济植根于数字科技、能源科技和生物科技等各类科技的飞速进步。当前,所有利益相关者面临的任务是探寻相关路径,充分释放这一创新势头的增长潜力,同时最大程度地减少分裂对经济发展的阻碍。
Harnessing the power of innovation to fuel intelligent economies is necessary to avoid the decade becoming the 'Tepid Twenties'.
This year's #SpecialMeeting24 convenes leaders from diverse spheres to discuss Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development.
EU拡大に対する地政学的な議論の先には「拡大の経済的根拠はあるのか、あるとしたら、誰のためのものなのなのか」という、あまり問われることのない疑問が潜んでいます。新旧両加盟国にとってのEU拡大のビジネスケースを明らかにするためには、拡大がEUの貿易・成長戦略にどのように適合するかを真剣に分析する必要があります。
Beyond moral and geopolitical arguments for EU enlargement lurks a question seldom asked: is there an economic case for enlargement and if so, for whom?
In Europe more has been done to combat modern slavery and human trafficking than on any other continent. These actions can help leaders tackle this issue.