Mirek Dusek

Geneva

Managing Director at Agenda (World Economic Forum)

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The state of modern slavery is worse than you thought

2 months ago | weforum.org | Mirek Dusek

Over 50 million people are affected by modern slavery worldwide, with forced labour generating $236 billion in illegal profits annually. More cohesive data sharing strategies and the leveraging of technology can help detect patterns and protect victims of human trafficking. This article was first published in The Telegraph, read it here. Modern slavery is one of the most pervasive crises of our time.
The road to global cooperation runs through regions

2 months ago | weforum.org | Mirek Dusek

Despite global geopolitical turbulence, regional initiatives are proving effective in advancing shared priorities. Africa’s Continental Free Trade Area, Europe’s upcoming Clean Industrial Deal and the Association of South East Asian Nations' digital frameworks show progress on the economy, climate and technology. This article was first published in Yicai Global, read it here.
The state of modern slavery is worse than you thought

Jan 25, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Theresa May |Mirek Dusek

Modern slavery is one of the most pervasive crises of our time. Affecting over 50 million individuals worldwide according to estimates by the Global Slavery Index, this issue cuts across industries and nations, feeding off systemic vulnerabilities.
The Road to Global Cooperation Runs Through Regions

Jan 17, 2025 | yicaiglobal.com | Mirek Dusek

(Yicai) Jan. 20 -- The world is undergoing geopolitical turbulence at the very moment multilateral approaches are needed to advance critical shared priorities. Temperatures reached record levels last year, economic growth is uncertain, and questions remain over how to unlock the benefits of frontier technologies while minimizing attendant risks—all while geopolitical competition and confrontation are escalating.
WEF's Dubai summit reminds us of the case for 'knowledge collisions' in a complex world

Oct 17, 2024 | thenationalnews.com | Mirek Dusek

The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils in Dubai explores the implications of the 'intelligent age'. World Economic ForumThe 2024 Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils in Dubai explores the implications of the 'intelligent age'. World Economic ForumWEF's Dubai summit reminds us of the case for 'knowledge collisions' in a complex worldMirek Dusek is managing director of the World Economic ForumOctober 17, 2024
Why Cooperation is essential to build ‘Intelligent Economies’

Jun 26, 2024 | weforum.org | Mirek Dusek

Harnessing the power of innovation to fuel intelligent economies is necessary to avoid the decade becoming the 'Tepid Twenties'. Sovereignty and security regarding technology must be balanced with openness and interoperability. 'Intelligent economies' should serve people and the planet, beginning with a fully realized energy transition. Read Time for the full article.
Building 'Intelligent Economies’ Requires Global Cooperation

Jun 26, 2024 | time.com | Mirek Dusek

IdeasJune 26, 2024 4:55 AM EDTDušek is managing director at the World Economic ForumGrowing competition between global powers, in search of economic security and leadership, has contributed to a highly fragmented global economy. Trends including countries increasingly imposing trade barriers such as tariffs, technological decoupling, and the disruption of capital flows currently show few signs of easing.
How to increase Europe’s competitiveness in the new global economy

Nov 23, 2023 | europeanbusinessreview.eu | N. Peter Kramer |Mirek Dusek

by Mirek Dusek and Marushia Gislen* The achievements and benefits of the European Union are too easily forgotten in the public debate. It is here that you find the highest incomes per capita, lowest levels of poverty and corruption, and the countries where trust in government is the highest. It’s the world’s second largest economy, but this does not come at the expense of cultural or linguistic autonomy at the national level.
Collaboration is key to strengthening the global economic system

Oct 17, 2023 | weforum.org | Mirek Dusek

OpinionAMGFC23Oct 17, 2023"Trust-building and collaboration across countries, industries and disciplines is more important than ever," said Forum Managing Director Mirek Dušek. Image: Hound/UnsplashManaging Director, World Economic ForumCrowdsource InnovationCreate a free account and access your personalized content collection with our latest publications and analyses.
Guest Opinion: Three horizons of growth in a challenging world

Jul 1, 2023 | southamericanews.net | Mirek Dusek

Despite a low-growth environment, or perhaps because of the sobering outlook, it is so crucial not to lose sight of avenues to relaunch growth and put us on a firm trajectory to new competitiveness and resilience. In this respect, I would like to point to three horizons of growth for short-, medium- and long-term revitalization of the global economy.