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New Partnership to Catalyse Sustainable Development Investments for Developing Countries

The Sustainable Development Investment Partnership (SDIP), which includes the World Economic Forum, aims to mobilize $100 billion in private financing over five years The founding members include the governments of Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, USA and UK The SDIP aims to create investment opportunities in water, sanitation, transport, green energy, agriculture, health, telecommunications …

World Economic Forum Shortlists Four African Businesses as Global Growth Companies

Four of the region’s fastest-growing companies have been invited to join the Global Growth Companies community at the World Economic Forum on Africa as regional finalists Companies are shortlisted and selected on the strength of their potential to become global economic leaders and are drawn from a broad spectrum of sectors, including infrastructure, oil & gas …

King of Jordan Reaffirms Commitment to Reform at Opening of World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa

King calls for entrepreneurship and inclusive growth to achieve regional prosperity Middle East and North Africa should focus on innovation and not be sidetracked by regional turmoil World Economic Forum Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab says meeting is a platform to promote economic and social progress Read full speech here For more information about the meeting: …

10th World Economic Forum on Latin America to Discuss the Region’s Renovation Agenda

The 10th World Economic Forum on Latin America will take place in Mexico, Riviera Maya on 6-8 May 2015 Over 700 participants from over 45 countries, including 500 business leaders, and 65 government leaders, heads of international and regional organizations, and other public figures Structural reforms and critical transformations in a range of areas, including …

World Economic Forum Shortlists 6 East Asian Companies as Global Growth Companies

Six of the region’s fastest-growing companies have been invited to join theGlobal Growth Companies community at the World Economic Forum on East Asia as regional finalists. Companies are shortlisted and selected on the strength of their potential to become global economic leaders and are drawn from a broad spectrum of sectors, including infrastructure, banking and retail. …

Three recommendations on urban development for inclusive growth in India

The World Economic Forum has released a new report, The Future of Urban Development and Services Initiative: Urban Development Recommendations for the Government of India. The report highlights the importance of wider private-sector participation to bridge the urban infrastructure and services funding gap, widening due to India’s rapid urban population growth. Three strategic recommendations and case …

Emerging Economies Set the Pace as World Economic Forum Announces Leaders of the Future

187 entrepreneurial leaders, aged under 40, have been selected to become Young Global Leaders (YGLs) of the World Economic Forum The new class of YGLs signals an optimistic future of global leadership: diverse, innovative and committed to make a positive impact on society Find out what makes a YGL and download the class of 2015 …

Flying Robots and Brain-Mimicking Computer Chips Among the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2015

World Economic Forum’s annual list recognizes breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential to help address the world’s most pressing challenges Aim is to raise attention to technologies’ potential and any risks they may present Download the full report here Geneva, Switzerland, 4 March 2015 – Zero emission cars fuelled by hydrogen and computer chips that mimic the …

Report: Mitigating Political & Regulatory Risk for Successful Infrastructure Projects

The world’s huge infrastructure demand cannot be met by the public sector alone; private investors and operators are needed, but they worry about political and regulatory risk. Today, political and regulatory risk takes many forms – from community protests to tightened regulations and corruption – and is relevant in both developing and industrialized countries. A new …