CoVID19 Business growth opportunities - wef CoVID19 Business growth opportunities - wef Wharton professors George Day and Gregory Shea explain why investing in forward-thinking talent pools can help prepare businesses for uncertainties. They argue that the pandemic has exposed the need for more organizations to invest in new ways of thinking. The
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Coronavirus in New York – why the system failed?
Gas emission cut affected by CoVID19 pandemic
Gas emission cut affected by CoVID19 pandemic Gas emission cut affected by CoVID19 pandemic Quarantining and lockdowns have forced many countries' industries to shut down, with many factories closing their doors. Nitrogen dioxide emissions are a major air pollutant, and are closely linked to factory
Which countries tax their citizens the most?
Which countries tax their citizens the most? Which countries tax their citizens the most? Where do taxpayers pay the highest income taxes? In 2019, the highest income earners in Sweden pay a whopping 57.19 percent, more than anywhere else in the world. This is significantly more than the OECD average of 41.65
The most innovative economies – Global Competitiveness 2020 report
Cancer research, quantum internet and smart home technologies are among the major developments of our time. But which countries are world leaders in research and development, patent activity, high-tech density and everything that comes with fostering innovation? A recent Bloomberg ranking shows the most innovative countries by index value. Germany ranked highest in 2020,
Top 10 most competitive economies in the world
most competitive economies Since 1979, the World Economic Forum has been taking the temperature of long-term economic growth and productivity in its Global Competitiveness Report. The 2019 edition covers 141 economies, accounting for 99% of the world’s GDP – and finds that, a decade on from the global financial crisis, most
The smallest states in the world: economic challenges and potentials
Small states face unique development challenges. Due to their small population (i.e., those with a population of 1.5 million or less) and economic base, these countries are particularly vulnerable to exogenous shocks, such as natural disasters and climate change. With limited economic opportunities and significant migration, they often face capacity constraints. The
Davos 2020 meeting outlines
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos is the foremost creative force for engaging the world's top leaders in collaborative activities to shape the global, regional and industry agendas at the beginning of each year. It brings together 3,000 participants from around the world, and aim to give concrete
How the Circular Economy could look like in 2030
By 2030, we are living in a global circular economy that has become ‘intentionally transparent’. This open mindset has released a surge in trust throughout the world’s supply chains that encourages higher visibility and greater control over responsible sourcing. We now have ethical and sustainable circular supply chains in which
New Egyptian Capital gets Vertical Forest
The Egyptian desert is set to host the African continent's first vertical forest. Italian architect and urban planner Stefano Boeri has unveiled designs for three buildings covered with pollution-absorbing trees and plants in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, which is under construction in the desert east of Cairo. Boeri’s Milan-based practice, Stefano
Critical thinking – a key skill of the future
Three-quarters of US companies say they have difficulty recruiting the right people, with critical thinking among the top requirements, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. That begs the question: can these 'soft skills' be taught. “It’s time to reject the notion that critical thinking is either an innate gift
Blockchain and International trade
nternational trade is of critical importance for economic and social development worldwide. A major cost of global trade is the regulatory requirement of submitting large volumes of information to governmental authorities in order to comply with import, export and transit-related documents and certificates.Trade single windows are flagship initiatives that reduce