While some supply chains have held up better than feared since the pandemic, in the years following 2008 global trade growth has stagnated as governments and companies have progressively been seeking to diversify. Hear this session to learn about recent trends in globalization and what the current landscape means for the future. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2024/sessions/where-is-globalization-headed/ Speaker: Adam Tooze, Director, Eur ..read more

Amid signs of potential economic optimism, a complex array of risks threatens to derail progress. From tackling climate emergencies, to rising geopolitical tensions and the accelerating infodemic, how can global collaboration and innovation protect and propel economic growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2024/sessions/finding-growth-amid-complex-risks/ Speakers: Peng Sen, President, China Society of Economic Reform (CSER) Michael Wang ..read more

As interest in technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology pivot from early investment to practical application, public and private organizations are seeking out their real impact on productivity, organization and growth. How can the nascent innovations of today forge a new path forward? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 27, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2024/sessions/driving-growth-in-the-intelligent-age/ Speakers: Zhu Min, Vice-Chairm ..read more

Advancing women's employment could add $12 trillion to global GDP and boost some countries' economic output by as much as 35%. Against a backdrop of stalling progress globally, how can economies, businesses and capital markets tackle gender gaps to unlock new pathways for inclusive and sustainable growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 25, 2024, linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Parity Sprint. You can watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2024/sess ..read more

The prospects for global growth have been steadily improving this year, with the IMF projecting 3.2% growth in 2024 and 41% of chief economists having upgraded their forecasts in recent months. However, the pace of expansion expected this decade is tepid by historical standards and geo-economic fragmentation is creating divergences between regions. What and where will the main drivers of growth derive from in the coming years? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 25, 2024, developed in collaboration with CNBC. You can watch it here ..read more

China's growth engines seem to be slowing due to a range of factors, including an ageing population, a slowdown in productivity, and major challenges facing the private sector. Rather than seeking a quick boost, how can a focus on high-quality development strengthen its economic fundamentals, recharge growth and enable it to avoid the middle-income trap in the long term? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 17 January, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/reigniting-growth ..read more

The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). It is the longest-standing index tracking the progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing these gaps over time since its inception in 2006. This is the full audio of a video briefing to explore the current state of global gender parity. Featuring insights from the Global Gender Gap Report 2024, this discussion examines the progress and challenges i ..read more

The manufacturing sector, which accounts for one-fifth of global carbon emissions and over half of the world's energy usage, is taking centre stage in the global race to net zero. Yet despite a raft of commitments and first steps, around 50% of companies are off track in achieving their targets. How can manufacturers leverage new innovations and technologies to successfully negotiate the green transition while maintaining growth? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024 on January 17, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-econo ..read more

While various regulations are being put in place across the globe to address governance challenges, economic instability and conflict are exacerbating corruption. How can we unlock good governance to ensure sustainable transformation and economic growth in challenging times? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 18 January, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/being-honest-about-poor-governance/ Speakers: Zeina Soufan, Senior Anchor, Asharq News Tom Palmer, President and Ch ..read more

With the education industry at a pivotal point of transformation driven by AI and innovative teaching methodologies, new education hotspots are emerging to address the growing and diversified education needs of the global economy. How can governments and businesses future-proof their education systems and leverage AI and other technologies? This is the full audio from a session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh on 28 April, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/special-meeting-on-global-collaboration-growth-and-energy-for ..read more