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Gender equality is the goal, but how to get there? Case study of South Africa and Australia shows that context matters

It will take an estimated 131 years for the world to achieve gender parity, defined as equal access, opportunities and outcomes for women and men across economic, political, educational and health dimensions. That’s according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023.

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I’ve been a thought leader on operationalizing AI for over 35 years and I’m concerned. There's a catastrophe in the making

I’ve been a thought leader on operationalizing AI for over 35 years and I’m concerned. There's a catastrophe in the making

Anand Rao is a Distinguished Service Professor of Applied Data Science and AI at Carnegie Mellon University. He’s published over 160 papers on AI and Computer Science, and advised nearly 100 companies on six continents.

How poetry can help to fight polarisation and misinformation

How poetry can help to fight polarisation and misinformation

People are becoming more divided and ill informed. In January 2024, a report by the World Economic Forum identified misinformation and disinformation as “the most severe global risk anticipated over the next two years”.

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World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab and his wife cashed in on Davos with over $1 million in questionable travel expenses, investigation finds

Schwab started the WEF, which transformed Davos into a hub of networking and diplomacy, in 1971.

US and European economies depend heavily on immigrants – decades of data reveal just how much

As anti-immigration rhetoric surges across Europe and the United States, it is vital that we look beyond the fearmongering and analyse what is really going on. While human mobility is often presented as a burden, the truth is quite the opposite. It is an essential driver of economic growth, demographic…

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Brussels backs World Economic Forum’s push to tackle Europe’s decline

Leadership initiative designed to foster ideas is endorsed by chiefs of the key EU institutions, with four pillars chaired by EU Commissioners.

China's Premier Warns Global Trade Tensions 'Intensifying'

Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Wednesday that global trade tensions were "intensifying" as he addressed the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum.

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World Facing 'Most Complex' Situation In Decades: WEF

World Facing 'Most Complex' Situation In Decades: WEF

The world is facing the "most complex" geopolitical situation seen in decades, the head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) told AFP Tuesday, warning that turmoil was "impacting global growth".

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Number of women in top jobs drops third year in row, World Economic Forum says

Number of women in top jobs drops third year in row, World Economic Forum says

The global gender gap overall has narrowed to 68.8%, the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report said.

The World Economic Forum says it will take 100 years to achieve the global gender gap—investment titan Lubna Olayan says we 'cannot afford' to wait that long

The World Economic Forum says it will take 100 years to achieve the global gender gap—investment titan Lubna Olayan says we 'cannot afford' to wait that long

Lubna Olayan, an investment titan in Saudi Arabia, says research which shows it will take 100 years to achieve gender parity on a global scale must be proved wrong.

The women breaking sushi's glass ceiling

The women breaking sushi's glass ceiling

A new generation of women is challenging tradition in one of sushi’s most exclusive spaces

WEF Confirms Investigation Into Claims Against Founder Schwab

WEF Confirms Investigation Into Claims Against Founder Schwab

The World Economic Forum confirmed Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into allegations made against its founder Klaus Schwab that reportedly prompting his resignation this week.

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‘The Most Exciting Human Discovery Since Fire’: World Economic Forum Touts This New Tech As Sure to ‘Change the World’

‘The Most Exciting Human Discovery Since Fire’: World Economic Forum Touts This New Tech As Sure to ‘Change the World’

Fusion energy is emerging as a transformative clean power technology with massive economic potential. Here’s how to invest.

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab retires as chairman

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab retires as chairman

The World Economic Forum says its founder Klaus Schwab is retiring as chairman

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Davos Meet Founder Klaus Schwab Steps Down From WEF Board

The World Economic Forum said on Monday that its founder Klaus Schwab has stepped down from the board, turning a page in the history of the organisation that hosts the annual meeting of wealthy, famous and influential global elites at the luxury Swiss ski resort of Davos.

15 inspirational women on the action they want to accelerate this International Women's Day

"Never give up, never give up, never ever give up."

I Left Florida To Try Lab-Grown Meat

When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banned cultivated meat, Reason's Zach Weissmueller visited California labs to try cultivated chicken and salmon and explore the future of this industry.

Argentina Bans Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Under 18

Argentina's ban on gender-affirming care for under-18s sparks debate on LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare access.

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International turmoil is the top concern of business leaders for 2025

The spread of international conflicts and the threat of tariffs are among the leading concerns of business leaders for 2025.

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With Davos dominated by Trump’s second coming, global collaboration is out

Adapting themselves to Trump’s zero-sum worldview, global leaders ditched any appeal to high-flown ideas

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‘They need a reset’: gloom in Davos as Trump boom leaves Europe behind

America First doctrine and threat of tariffs leave EU elite wondering how it can close economic gulf with US

European Central Bank President Suggests Attracting American Workers

Christine Lagarde suggests Europe may attract disenchanted American workers for economic growth at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Meta Guru Urges Europe To Gamble More On AI

Europe should take greater risks and plough more money into artificial intelligence, Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun told AFP at the World Economic Forum.

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Trump Says He Will 'Demand That Interest Rates Drop Immediately'

President Donald Trump took aim at the Federal Reserve and other global financial institutions in his virtual comments Thursday to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, calling for immediate cuts to interest rates

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Spice Girl Mel B pleads with government to increase domestic abuse funding

Spice Girl Mel B pleaded for more for funding for domestic abuse charities in an impassioned speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, 22 January.

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