France Leads Way on Tackling Tax Challenges of Global Digital Economy
With estimates of trillions of dollars held offshore by technology
giants, 137 countries are debating proposals to address the tax challenges
posed by a global economy...
Companies Commit to Hardwire Gender Parity into the Future of Work
The World Economic Forum today announces the public launch of the Hardwiring Gender Parity into the
Future of Work initiative. It aims at accelerating the
pathways...
The effect of wildfires on sustainable development
With only 10 years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, world leaders in September 2019 called for accelerated action in the next decade...
Public and Private Sectors Unite on Need for More Renewables
Current energy systems are falling short of supporting the transition to
a renewables-based system, participants of the third Public-Private Dialogue,
organised by IRENA’s Coalition for Action,...
Teenagers’ career expectations narrowing to limited range of jobs
Huge changes to the world of work over the
past two decades have made little impact on teenagers’ career expectations,
which have become more concentrated in...
Deloitte Shares Insights on the Libra Project
Deloitte today published its viewpoint on the Libra Project, a payment tool that seeks to facilitate a more
connected global payment system, remove inefficiency in...
ADB Loan to Unlock Long-Term Financing for Solar Power in Viet Nam
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $37.8 million loan deal
with TTC Energy Development Investment Joint Stock Company (TTC Energy) to
provide long-term financing...
Technology can help track choices to balance nutrition and climate impact
Like the popular fitness apps, which help users track their exercise
activities, food intake and more, an app called Evocco aims to give consumers
information about...
Governing the Coin: WEF Announces Global Consortium for Digital Currency Governance
Following extensive consultation with the global community, the World
Economic Forum announced today the Global Consortium for Digital Currency
Governance. Digital currencies are often cited as...
Uncertainty and Instability: The World in Two Words
“I would use two words to describe the state of the world today:
uncertainty and instability,” said António Guterres, Secretary-General of the
United Nations. Guterres made...