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Competitiveness
10 must-read economics stories of the week
A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion – this week featuring coverage from the World Economic Forum on Africa.
Africa
18 must-read stories for the weekend
LGBT rights in Europe, six reasons to invest in Africa, religion and the Middle East and other top stories from the last seven days.
Corruption
Corruption isn’t just a developing world issue, and it’s time Western leaders did more
Decisive action is urgently needed against companies that export and enable corruption. This is a challenge this week for David Cameron’s anti-corruption summit and the World Economic Forum on Africa, says ISS Executive Director Anton du Plessis.
Gender Parity
What will the family of the future look like?
Technology, immigration and the gender revolution are just some of the factors changing the face of family life. Where will these trends take us?
Africa
When companies invest in fragile communities, everyone stands to gain
Businesses have a role to play in helping fragile communities recover, says Peter Maurer of the ICRC.
Gender Parity
14 must-read gender stories of the week
This week's best stories on how the gender gap plays out around the world.
Gender Parity
5 stories that show women fighting sexism around the world
The only female bus driver in a Turkish town, an Afghan businesswoman facing death threats, a Kenyan police officer protecting victims of violence, and other courageous women.
Competitiveness
10 must-read economics stories of the week
A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion.
19 must-read stories for the weekend
Leadership lessons from the Premier League, the true cost of Europe’s new borders, and other stories from the past week.
Regional Agenda
Africa
Paul Kagame: ‘My third term is not a personal project – it’s about the people’
“It's not about me manipulating things. It’s a healthy thing that any society should be able to make decisions for itself,” said Rwanda's President Paul Kagame at the World Economic Forum...
Africa
16 of the best pictures from the World Economic Forum on Africa 2016
As the #AF16 summit draws to a close in in Kigali, Rwanda, we look back on some of the best bits.
Africa
3 ways tech will unleash Africa’s economic potential
Channelling technological innovation to strengthen a wider economy is a tried and tested way to simultaneously boost growth while strengthening the foundation for future success.
Africa
In global shift, poorer countries are increasingly the early tech adopters
In some corners of the world, the poorest populations are the first to benefit from new technologies that are improving health.
Africa
This African trade deal could improve lives across the whole continent
Africa's Continental Free Trade Agreement could breathe new life into the region's trade, argues Mukhisa Kituyi.
Finance
How should Latin America regulate its financial markets?
Markets evolve, and if rules remain unchanged, they prevent the flow of innovation, explains Ana Fernanda Maiguashca
Africa
How can African manufacturing achieve its full potential?
Africa must develop a strong value-added manufacturing base, says Johan Aurik.
Africa
Top quotes from our Africa 2016 summit
As the 26th World Economic Forum on Africa comes to an end and bids farewell to more than 1,200 heads of state, CEOs, academics, international organizations, journalists and artists – her...
Africa
5 things Africa's leaders can do to drive digital growth
Digital transformation should be the heart of African governments’ agenda. It’s time Africans became the creators, rather than consumers, of technology.
Industry Agenda
Big Data
How are companies around the world really embracing digital?
Companies from all sectors across the globe are embracing “Industry 4.0”, or business in the digital age.
Chemistry, Advanced Materials and Biotechnology
Self-healing concrete and sweaty roofs: is this the future of buildings?
Concrete that can fix itself, roofing that can sweat and surfaces inspired by carnivorous plants are some of the radical new technologies in the construction industry.
Future of the Internet
As the Bitcoin creator unveils himself, find out more about blockchain (video)
The technology underpinning Bitcoin could upend the world of finance.
Economy
Why we need to complement, rather than replace, GDP
While we recognize the historical rationale of GDP and its unintentional shortcomings, it's time for an alternative.
Entrepreneurship
Top of the Unicorn Club: these are the 10 most valuable private companies
What are the 10 highest-valued private companies in the world?
Future of the Internet
Faith, the internet and improving the state of the world
As our technology and our society continues to advance at an incredible rate, the “online faith factor” is something that many people need and want in their wired world, says Christopher ...
Employment and Skills
How to de-clutter your career
At work we must constantly be vigilant about possible interferences, doing our best to minimize and manage them.
Climate Change
3 ways the Internet of Things could help fight climate change
The Internet of Things may be considered a powerful ally in the fight against climate change.
Leadership
8 must-read leadership stories of the week
What Shakespeare teaches us about leadership, how to win the hearts and minds of millennials, and other top leadership stories from the past seven days.
