Agenda Dialogues

While some supply chains have held up better than feared since the pandemic, in the years following 2008 global trade growth has stagnated as governments and companies have progressively been seeking to diversify. Hear this session to learn about recent trends in globalization and what the current landscape means for the future. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2024/sessions/where-is-globalization-headed/ Speaker: Adam Tooze, Director, European Institute, Columbia University Links: Annual Meeting of the New Champions - Next Frontiers for Growth, 25–27 June, 2024, Dalian, China: wef.ch/amnc24 Centre for the New Economy and Society: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-new-economy-and-society/home Podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Amid signs of potential economic optimism, a complex array of risks threatens to derail progress. From tackling climate emergencies, to rising geopolitical tensions and the accelerating infodemic, how can global collaboration and innovation protect and propel economic growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2024/sessions/finding-growth-amid-complex-risks/ Speakers: Peng Sen, President, China Society of Economic Reform (CSER) Michael Wang, Anchor, Global Business and BizTalk, China Global Television Network (CGTN) Busi Mabuza, Chairperson, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Andre Hoffmann, Chairman, Massellaz Mohamad Al-Ississ, Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance of Jordan Links: Annual Meeting of the New Champions - Next Frontiers for Growth, 25–27 June, 2024, Dalian, China: wef.ch/amnc24 Centre for the New Economy and Society: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-new-economy-and-society/home Podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

As interest in technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology pivot from early investment to practical application, public and private organizations are seeking out their real impact on productivity, organization and growth. How can the nascent innovations of today forge a new path forward? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 27, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2024/sessions/driving-growth-in-the-intelligent-age/ Speakers: Zhu Min, Vice-Chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) Uljan Sharka, Chief Executive Officer, iGenius Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow, Chatham House Nancy Xu, Chief Executive Officer, Moonhub Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Melissa C. Lott, Professor, Climate School, Columbia University Links: Annual Meeting of the New Champions - Next Frontiers for Growth, 25–27 June, 2024, Dalian, China: wef.ch/amnc24 Podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Advancing women's employment could add $12 trillion to global GDP and boost some countries' economic output by as much as 35%. Against a backdrop of stalling progress globally, how can economies, businesses and capital markets tackle gender gaps to unlock new pathways for inclusive and sustainable growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 25, 2024, linked to the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Parity Sprint. You can watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2024/sessions/when-parity-means-growth/ Speakers: William Warshauer, President and Chief Executive Officer, TechnoServe Tian Wei, Host, World Insight with Tian Wei, China Global Television Network (CGTN) Nurul Izzah Anwar, Chairperson, Social & Economic Research Initiative Liu Qian, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Wusawa Advisory, Inc Links: Global Gender Gap Report 2024: https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-gender-gap-report-2024/ Centre for New Economy and Society: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-new-economy-and-society/ Podcasts: Why we need a sprint towards gender parity: the Global Gender Gap Report 2024 Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

The prospects for global growth have been steadily improving this year, with the IMF projecting 3.2% growth in 2024 and 41% of chief economists having upgraded their forecasts in recent months. However, the pace of expansion expected this decade is tepid by historical standards and geo-economic fragmentation is creating divergences between regions. What and where will the main drivers of growth derive from in the coming years? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 25, 2024, developed in collaboration with CNBC. You can watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2024/sessions/what-to-expect-from-future-growth/ Speakers: Samantha Vadas, Anchor, CNBC International Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, Ministry of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia Bonnie Chan Yiting, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations Adam Tooze, Director, European Institute, Columbia University Links: Annual Meeting of the New Champions - Next Frontiers for Growth, 25–27 June, 2024, Dalian, China: wef.ch/amnc24 Podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

China's growth engines seem to be slowing due to a range of factors, including an ageing population, a slowdown in productivity, and major challenges facing the private sector. Rather than seeking a quick boost, how can a focus on high-quality development strengthen its economic fundamentals, recharge growth and enable it to avoid the middle-income trap in the long term? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 17 January, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/reigniting-growth-in-china/ Speakers: Zhu Min, Vice-Chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) Tian Wei, Host, World Insight with Tian Wei, China Global Television Network (CGTN) Kevin Rudd, Ambassador of Australia to the United States of America; Prime Minister of Australia (2007-2010; 2013) Jin Keyu, Professor of Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science Jia Shaoqian, Chairman, Hisense Group Holdings Co., Ltd. Belen Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, Merck KGaA Links: Annual Meeting of the New Champions - Next Frontiers for Growth, 25–27 June 2024: wef.ch/amnc24 Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics:  https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-regions-trade-and-geopolitics/ Podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). It is the longest-standing index tracking the progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing these gaps over time since its inception in 2006. This is the full audio of a video briefing to explore the current state of global gender parity. Featuring insights from the Global Gender Gap Report 2024, this discussion examines the progress and challenges in closing the gender gap worldwide. You can watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/06/global-gender-gap-report-2024-briefing-watch-here/ Learn about impactful strategies and innovative approaches from top-performing countries and examine the roles of government and business leaders in fostering inclusive economic and societal growth. Speakers: Yann Zopf: Head of Media, World Economic Forum Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Sue Duke, Head of Global Public Policy and Economic Graph Team, LinkedIn, USA Bienvenido Laguesma, Secretary of Labour and Employment of Philippines Links: Global Gender Gap Report 2024: https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-gender-gap-report-2024/ Centre for New Economy and Society: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-new-economy-and-society/ Related podcasts: In the age of the 'manosphere', what's the future for feminism? With Jude Kelly of the WOW Festival What workers really want - and how it can bridge the gender gap: Reshma Saujani, Moms First Executive coaches share how promotions really happen - and what's needed to tackle the gender gap Davos 2023: Women’s Leadership: Towards Parity in Power Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

The manufacturing sector, which accounts for one-fifth of global carbon emissions and over half of the world's energy usage, is taking centre stage in the global race to net zero. Yet despite a raft of commitments and first steps, around 50% of companies are off track in achieving their targets. How can manufacturers leverage new innovations and technologies to successfully negotiate the green transition while maintaining growth? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024 on January 17, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/green-manufacturing/ This session is linked to the ongoing work of the Industry Net Zero Accelerator Initiative of the World Economic Forum Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains. Speakers: Martin Lundstedt, President and Chief Executive Officer, Volvo Group Juliet Mann, TV Host, China Global Television Network (CGTN) Holger Klein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ZF Friedrichshafen AG Gwenaelle Avice Huet, Executive Vice-President, Europe Operations, Schneider Electric SE Brand Cheng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Foxconn Industrial Internet Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains The Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains is driving a transformation of factories and supply chains through advanced technologies, empowering businesses to achieve net-zero emissions, enhance workforce skills, and build resilient supply chains. The Centre collaborates with public and private sector leaders to anticipate global trends, unlock innovative business models, and incubate new partnerships. Links: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-advanced-manufacturing-and-supply-chains/home Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

While various regulations are being put in place across the globe to address governance challenges, economic instability and conflict are exacerbating corruption. How can we unlock good governance to ensure sustainable transformation and economic growth in challenging times? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 18 January, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/being-honest-about-poor-governance/ Speakers: Zeina Soufan, Senior Anchor, Asharq News Tom Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newmont Corporation Philip Isdor Mpango ,Vice-President of Tanzania, Office of the Vice-President of Tanzania Peter Maurer, President of the Board, Basel Institute on Governance Helen E. Clark, Chair, Lancet Countdown High-Level Advisory Board on Health and Climate Change Links: World Economic Forum's Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/home Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

With the education industry at a pivotal point of transformation driven by AI and innovative teaching methodologies, new education hotspots are emerging to address the growing and diversified education needs of the global economy. How can governments and businesses future-proof their education systems and leverage AI and other technologies? This is the full audio from a session at the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh on 28 April, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/special-meeting-on-global-collaboration-growth-and-energy-for-development-2024/sessions/is-education-ready-for-ai/ Speakers: Rudayna Abdo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Thaki Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief, The National Laura Frigenti, Chief Executive Officer, Global Partnership for Education Jack Azagury, Group Chief Executive, Strategy and Consulting, Accenture Gaspard Twagirayezu, Minister of Education, Rwanda Deemah Al Yahya, Secretary-General, Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Catch up on all the action from the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development at wef.ch/specialmeeting24 and across social media using the hashtag #specialmeeting24. Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub