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Unemployment is main concern among executives, closely followed by infectious diseases, while fiscal crisis is third as top risks for doing business Climate risks such as natural catastrophes and biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse are moving up the list The findings of Regional Risks for Doing Business 2020 are based on a survey of over …
Cheryl Martin will join the World Economic Forum as the Head of Centre for Global Industries and member of the Managing Board A globally recognized expert in energy technology and innovation, Martin brings to the Forum valuable knowledge and leadership working in both the public and private sectors For more information about the World Economic …
As international transparency initiatives shine spotlights on corruption, African civil society must demand accountability of national leaders Economic diversification helps lessen corruption by enrichment in ways other than political power Cape Town, South Africa, 9 May 2013 – In a lively discussion at the World Economic Forum on Africa about the role of business and civil …
Investment in the supply chain is key to building productivity Banks must build capacity to analyse and manage risk in agricultural lending Cape Town, South Africa, 9 May 2013 – African agriculture needs to be regarded as an economic sector rather than a social enterprise if the continent is to become a trillion dollar food market …
Africa must increase competitiveness or jeopardize future growth, warns the Africa Competitiveness Report 2013, which assesses prospects for sustainable growth of 38 African countries. Jointly produced by the African Development Bank, the World Bank and the World Economic Forum, the report identifies closer regional integration as an important driver for enhancing competitiveness. Cape Town, South Africa, …
Over 300 business, government and civil society leaders met in Baku today to discuss the future of the South Caucasus and Central Asia Discussions highlighted unique opportunities for the region in sectors such as natural resources, trade, entrepreneurship and long-term finance World Economic Forum to build on these insights with an 18-month initiative on Scenarios for …