To Close the Gender Gap, “Dare the Difference” and Speak Out, Women Leaders Say
Teaser: Rather than accept stereotyping and the questioning of their commitment, women should be open and honest about gender differences, especially in the workplaceBetter governance will lead to...
View ArticleEnd Killing to Stop Extremists Flowing into Syria, Says Saudi Prince
Teaser: Extremists are flowing into Syria, and the only way to stop them is to stop the killing by the regimeJordan calls for more international assistance for refugeesBashar Al-Assad’s regime could...
View ArticleKing of Jordan Urges International Community to Take Decisive Action on...
Teaser: The King of Jordan said more international support for the Syrian crisis is desperately needed and urged the world to step up its response to end the bloodshedStockpiling humanitarian supplies...
View ArticleLiquidity Bubble a Risk as Economy Improves
Teaser: Central banks will need to remove liquidity from the system as economic conditions improve2013 will be a transition year in which spending will increaseProductivity will replace liquidity as...
View ArticleSweeping Reforms Cannot Happen Overnight, Arab Leaders Say
Teaser: Arab uprisings brought unforeseeable change, but sweeping reforms will take timeLibya has complete control over its territory, its prime minister said, and Al-Qaeda elements are fewUnemployment...
View ArticleProfessor Patrick Aebischer joins Foundation Board, World Economic Forum
Teaser: Patrick Aebischer joins World Economic Forum’s Foundation BoardFoundation Board serves as guardian to World Economic Forum’s missions and valuesThe theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual...
View ArticleChina’s Currency Unlikely to Topple US Dollar as World’s Reserve Currency
Teaser: China’s currency, the RMB, is unlikely to internationalize in the short termThe world needs to better understand how Beijing views its global responsibilitiesThe theme of the 43rd World...
View ArticleThe Global Economy in 2013: “Fragile and Timid Recovery”
Teaser: The International Monetary Fund forecasts 3.5% GDP growth for the global economy in 2013The economic climate is much better this year than last year, but the recovery is “fragile and timid”A...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders Call to Include Social Goals in Corporate Decisions
Teaser: Businesses’ increased power means increased responsibility to solve global problemsCompanies that focus only on short-term profit will not surviveGovernments should create incentives for...
View ArticleBe Confident but not Complacent, Business Leaders Warn as Annual Meeting Closes
Teaser: Business and civil society leaders cautioned against complacency, even as the global economic recovery appears to be gaining momentumThe 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting ended, after...
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