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Breaking international trade rules can sometimes be a good idea

By: EBR | Monday, August 27, 2018

This article is part of the World Economic Forum's Geostrategy platform

The social sector also suffers from the same issues of inequality that have been reported in other sectors. While social enterprises led by women, people of colour, indigenous people or youth may be contributing significantly to social change, issues such as sexual harassment and assault, racism, sexism, ageism and related issues can negatively impact funding and growth opportunities for their organizations, further contributing to burnout.

Social entrepreneurs can change the world - but these 6 things are holding us back

By: EBR | Friday, August 10, 2018

Social entrepreneurs around the world have been unparalleled catalysts for social change. They use market-driven strategies to tackle critical social issues in brand new ways

These countries recognize that as climate change accelerates it will shape the region’s major strategic challenges. These include a host of maritime security issues such as contested boundary delimitation, piracy, and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Climate change is threatening to shift the balance of power in Asia-Pacific

By: EBR | Monday, August 6, 2018

US withdrawal from political leadership on climate issues may further erode the country’s influence in the Asia-Pacific, a major climate security conference has heard

Modi’s speech at Shangri-La signalled New Delhi’s acceptance of this reality, and its willingness to embrace greater responsibility in anchoring a "rules-based democratic order" in the region. Indeed, as a rising economic power with favourable demographic conditions - in 2020, the average age in India will be 29 years old (compared to 37 in China) - India is well positioned to shape the future of the Indo-Pacific.

India's future as a world power depends on 4 key relationships

By: EBR | Friday, July 27, 2018

In the 2040s, India is expected to surpass the United States (in PPP terms) and become the world’s second largest economy, behind China

While fires are also raging in Russia, Norway and Finland, Sweden has seen the most extensive Arctic fires, which have forced four communities to evacuate, according to The Guardian.

The Arctic is burning

By: EBR | Friday, July 27, 2018

There are currently 11 wildfires blazing in the Arctic circle, The Guardian reported Wednesday

“As long as we are negotiating, unless one party will stop the negotiations, we hold off further tariffs,” Juncker said.

Soybeans bring appeasement to EU-US trade war

By: EBR | Thursday, July 26, 2018

The EU’s pledge to import more soybeans from US farmers was the ‘dealmaker’ in the agreement between European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and US President Donald Trump to stop the dispute and open trade talks, EU sources told EURACTIV

Aside from the USA-China duality, the other major noticeable aspect of the list of the world’s largest tech giants is that it clearly shows a divide between top-tier companies and those further down the ladder. In fact, there is not a single company with a valuation between $200 billion and $450 billion.

These are the world's largest tech giants

By: EBR | Friday, July 20, 2018

Large companies can be located all over the globe

In 2015, our coalition the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders – an informal group, facilitated by the World Economic Forum, of major global businesses from a range of sectors – called on governments to reach an ambitious climate deal, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

An open letter from business to world leaders: “Be ambitious, and together we can address climate change”

By: EBR | Thursday, July 12, 2018

Climate change is a major threat to our environment, societies and economy, endangering our well-being and prosperity. But a prosperous, inclusive and low-carbon world is possible

Rather than just answering the question, Ma changed the conversation. In his mind, the real fault line is not between China and the US; it is between two visions of globalization. Several months later, he launched an unprecedented partnership between Alibaba and the World Trade Organization to advance e-commerce policies that benefit small businesses.

Why today’s leaders need to know about the power of narratives

By: EBR | Thursday, July 5, 2018

When Jack Ma, China’s iconic business leader and founder of the e-commerce giant Alibaba, spoke at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in 2017, the corridors were packed with ministers, business leaders and journalists eager to hear from him

The World Economic Forum, the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation, today opened the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan alongside inaugural partners Hitachi, Horiba, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, Salesforce, Sompo Holdings and Suntory Holdings.

Japan to take lead in Fourth Industrial Revolution, opens emerging Technology Policy Centre in Tokyo

By: EBR | Monday, July 2, 2018

The World Economic Forum, in partnership with METI and API, opened the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan to create new technology policies that benefit all Founding centre partners

The globalisation of business and finance opened up opportunities to make corrupt profits in fast-growing emerging economies. Industries that often need official involvement, such as natural resources and infrastructure, are particularly lucrative targets. There are contracts to be awarded and development projects that need official approval. And the money for bribes can always be deposited offshore.

Corruption thrives in a globalised world

By: EBR | Friday, June 22, 2018

Has corruption become more common? Or simply easier to expose

Organizers of this summer’s World Cup in Russia have predicted that the total economic impact of the tournament could be as high as $30.8 billion by 2023. The anticipated effect is created by spending on construction and general investment. Indeed, the case is often made that hosting a World Cup, or any other major sporting event, can boost a nation’s economy by attracting tourists, initiating important infrastructure projects and showcasing countries and cities as good places to do business. But the costs of achieving those noble goals appear to outweigh the economic benefits they produce. Why?

Does hosting a World Cup make economic sense?

By: EBR | Friday, June 15, 2018

"Among all unimportant subjects", said Pope John Paul II, "football is by far the most important"

What we don’t have is a lot of time. I urge world leaders to muster and exercise the political will to achieve these goals, to invest in ocean solutions and to encourage businesses and other stakeholders to join in. The G7 are meeting this week in Canada, and the ocean is on the schedule. I hope that the leaders of some of the world’s most powerful nations will seize this opportunity to take decisive steps to avert disaster. Addressing the following four key areas would help put us on track.

If we don’t protect the ocean, humanitarian disaster awaits

By: EBR | Friday, June 15, 2018

Overfishing and climate change threaten the vital food supply of more than one billion people

The US, for its part, has expended blood and treasure over the past nine decades to maintain its privileged place in these two regions. However, in a quest to balance Russia and China, and to prosecute a “war on terror,” its power and influence are diffused between NATO, Central Command and the recently renamed ‘Indo-Pacific’ Command, each with their own strategies and legacies.

The rebirth of Eurasia and the three factors that will shape its future

By: EBR | Thursday, June 14, 2018

The “Indo-Pacific” is in the news

Instead of playing tit-for-tat with a negotiator like Trump, the EU could offer Canada a fast-track opportunity to join its trade bloc. Canada would quickly replace its lost U.S. trade relationship with access to an even larger consumer market in Europe. Geo-strategically, the EU would gain a foothold on another continent instead of losing global influence through Brexit.

What if the EU invited Canada to join its bloc?

By: EBR | Monday, June 11, 2018

Trump’s trade war opens the door to a move that would change the geopolitical game entirely

Africa is in the throes of an amazing and transformative technological revolution, as its youthful population drives massive digital innovation, creating more employment and growth and leapfrogging computers in favour of internet connections through mobile phones. As it changes the way people live and work, digitalisation is expected to bring an additional $300 billion to Africa by 2026 and also ensure government accountability, transparency and good governance.

Africa-Europe ties need a reset- but not just because of migration

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Europe and Africa are engaged in a brave attempt to reset relations. The partnership is out of touch with new realities in both regions and in desperate need of modernisation

If we bring more players into the ICT investment space, we can start to socialize the costs of investments to better reflect the disbursement of returns. This should significantly increase ICT infrastructure development. But it starts with thinking about the internet differently. Connecting a population is not just about economic growth or social inclusion. It’s about keeping your country from missing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, furniture-building robots and all.

Half the world’s population is still offline: here’s why that matters

By: EBR | Friday, May 18, 2018

Last month scientists at Tufts University announced that they had created a sensor that can be mounted on a tooth to track diet quality and make tailored nutritional recommendations

Kocijancic said the EU believes that Taiwan's participation would also be welcome in some "technical meetings." Taiwan was excluded from this year's WHA meeting after it did not receive an invitation to attend by the online registration. Taiwan did not get an invitation, which is necessary to complete registration procedures, because of China’s pressure on the WHO.

EU support for Taiwan's participation in WHA

By: N. Peter Kramer | Wednesday, May 9, 2018

This week the EU voiced support for Taiwan's participation in the annual World Health Assembly (WHA) meeting. Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson for the EU's Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said that the support for Taiwan's participation in the international arena is line with the EU's policy

Erdogan is willing to pay the price of this considerable drain of human capital. He knows that an opposition led by powerful elites poses a permanent threat to him. If he can force this group to give up on Turkey, he feels that he has won the game.

How President Erdogan is turning Turkey into Putin’s Russia

By: EBR | Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Erdogan is driving out business people and the well-educated – the economic forces he needs to achieve his goal of transforming the country into a great power

The Noor solar panels make a humming noise as they move to track the sun, which shines for up to 3,600 hours a year in the desert, giving Morocco one of the world’s highest levels of solar power potential.

Morocco is building a solar farm as big as Paris in the Sahara Desert

By: EBR | Friday, May 4, 2018

An amazing transformation has taken place on the dunes below Morocco’s sun-blasted High Atlas mountains

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President Ursula von der Leyen has seen better days

By: N. Peter Kramer

EU leaders, member states, MEPs, EP political groups have had it with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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The EU Needs a Third Way in Iran

European reactions to the war in Iran have lost sight of wider political dynamics. The EU must position itself for the next phase of the crisis without giving up on its principles.

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