Economic Growth
The top economics stories of 2024
The global economy was front and centre in 2024, as leaders grappled with challenges like inflation, multiple elections and the Intelligent Age.
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Nature and Biodiversity
Indoor air pollution: What causes it and how to tackle it
Indoor air pollution is a serious environmental hazard, but you can reduce exposure. Learn about its sources and ways to improve indoor air quality.
Global Cooperation
What is the G20 and why does it matter?
The G20 is a forum of the twenty largest economies in the world that meets regularly to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global economy.
Forum Institutional
Address by China Premier Li Qiang to the Annual Meeting of New Champions 2024
This is the full transcript of the speech given by China Premier Li Qiang at the Annual Meeting of New Champions 2024, in Dalian, China.
Forum Institutional
Address by Viet Nam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the Annual Meeting of New Champions
This is the full transcript of the speech given by Viet Nam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the Annual Meeting of New Champions 2024, in Dalian, China.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Global Gender Gap Report 2024 Briefing - watch here
Watch this briefing to explore the current state of global gender parity, featuring insights from the Global Gender Gap Report 2024.
Institutional update: May 2024
This statement from the World Economic Forum provides updates on key institutional developments in May 2024.
Trade and Investment
MC13 meets TradeTech: How policy can advance inclusive, sustainable trade - watch live
The TradeTech Forum is convening in alongside the WTO's 13th Ministerial Conference. Watch a panel discussion on how policies can advance inclusive and sustainable trade here.
Trade and Investment
TradeTech Forum 2024 opening plenary session - watch here
The World Economic Forum's TradeTech Forum is convening in Abu Dhabi alongside the World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference. Watch the opening session live here.
Trade and Investment
TradeTech Forum 2024 outlook session and closing remarks - watch live
The TradeTech Forum is convening in Abu Dhabi alongside the World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference. Watch the closing remarks live here.
Energy Transition
Are underwater turbines the next big clean energy source?
The US Department of Energy (DoE) is set to explore the potential of underwater turbines and find ways to make them more efficient and cost-effective.
Social Innovation
UpLink: 2 años de innovación y avances en respuesta a los desafíos más grandes del planeta
En dos años, UpLink, la plataforma abierta de innovación del Foro Económico Mundial, ha acogido a más de 40.000 usuarios, ha lanzado más de 30 retos, ha recibido más de 3.500 contribucion...
Economic Growth
An economy that works for workers - watch Episode 2 of the Stakeholder Capitalism video podcast series
What does the future hold for workers and wages, now that trade unions are on the wane? The second episode of Stakeholder Capitalism features Heather Long from the Washington Post and Dan...
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Q&A: Everything you need to know about intelligent automation
Intelligent automation can take on mundane, repetitive tasks, freeing workers up to take on more creative elements of their work. Expert Pascal Bornet explains.
Resilience, Peace and Security
Victor Ochen started a peace club in the midst of war. Here's his message of hope and reconciliation
Victor Ochen grew up in refugee camps in Uganda, where he started a peace club. Today, he is a human rights advocate, activist and peacebuilder.