One Belt, One Road Initiative Signals China’s Economic and Strategic Objectives
China’s “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR) concept for regional cooperation, which encompasses 65 countries along the land and maritime Silk Road routes, highlights China’s...
Capital Market Reforms Needed To Boost Colombia’s Growth
A new World Economic Forum white paper highlights the key obstacles that prevent the further development of deep and liquid capital markets in Colombia,...
Global nuclear weapons: downsizing but modernizing
While the overall number of nuclear weapons in the world continues to decline, none of the nuclear weapon-possessing states are prepared to give up...
Geopolitical risks in Southeast Asia are threatening economic development in the region
ASEAN finds itself at the nexus of the world’s great powers, the United States and China, and must balance their competing influences while maintaining...
Digital Economy has the Potential to Drive ASEAN Integration
In a session on the emergence of the digital economy in South-East Asia at the 25th World Economic Forum on ASEAN, global and regional...
Africa’s Growth Story Is Only Beginning
Falls in economic growth rates do not spell the end of the “Africa Rising” story, but rather provide an opportunity for countries on the...
A Key Initiative for Africa’s Digital Transformation
Efforts to extend the reach of the internet to the 4 billion people worldwide that are not yet connected will only succeed if a...
Dubai is a city where the impossible is possible
Dubai is one of the world’s most exhilarating destinations: a glittering city that offers swathes of golden beaches; world-class shopping, dining and nightlife; hosts...
Improving education in Central Asia
Canada's Seneca College has reaffirmed a commitment to improving education in Central Asia through an innovative partnership with the University of Central Asia (UCA)....
Future Cities and urban transformation
Today, 54% of our global population lives in cities and by 2050 it is estimated to reach 66%, which is an increase of 2.5...