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What could work in a rewired global economy look like?

12 hours ago | weforum.org | John Letzing

On this Labour Day it’s worth considering ways in which tariff wars and rising protectionism could theoretically impact an average workday. Policies aimed at greater domestic industrialization and self-sufficiency have the potential to create new job opportunities. But history suggests that it’s not so easy to work around a principle like ‘comparative advantage.’It’s about more than learning how to screw in little screws.
What do new US tariffs mean for Africa’s supply chains? | World Economic Forum

1 week ago | weforum.org

The present upheaval of US tariffs and the retreat of globalization represents an opportunity for Africa to create a fresh economic blueprint. Here's how.
AI's transformation of consumer industries can teach others

1 week ago | weforum.org | Zara Ingilizian |Oliver Wright

Consumer industries' AI transformation reflects evolving consumer expectations and practices, with implications for all businesses. Taking an enterprise-wide view of key processes by seeing them as mega processes will support creativity, innovation and growth. Scaling AI successfully requires people-centred leadership, technological readiness and a commitment to responsibility.
Spin-offs in the social sector can unlock impact from within | World Economic Forum

1 week ago | weforum.org

The social sector must adapt to ensure it can successfully deliver social and environmental change. Spinning off existing initiatives can improve impact.
‘The most valuable right of all’: Signal’s president on privacy

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

Research from the World Economic Forum shows it’s becoming easier for citizens to be monitored, allowing governments, technology companies and threat actors to “reach deeper into people’s lives”. In response, people are “waking up” to privacy, according to Meredith Whittaker, president of secure messaging service Signal. Here, she explores the drivers behind this shift and how it could impact the digital landscape. People are waking up to privacy.
Europe just might be ‘uniquely well positioned’ to manage a tariff war

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | John Letzing

The European Union has opted to push back against tariffs imposed by the US, a traditionally vital trading partner. But it’s also sought to negotiate in the face of the US’s paused ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs and other levies. It’s a balancing act that looks beyond basic economics to navigate a disorienting period. “Liberation Day” once had an unambiguously positive meaning in the context of Europe’s ties to the US. Now, “liberation” has the ring of a warning shot.
Runoff pollution: What it is, why it matters and how we can stop it

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | Michael Atkinson |Andrea Willige

Runoff pollution happens when rainwater washes pollutants from roads, farms, and industrial areas into waterways, harming ecosystems and human health. Solutions include responsible land management, reduced chemical use, improved urban planning with green infrastructure and better waste disposal to minimize contaminants in water bodies.
How impacted is your country by the Trump tariffs?

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | Spencer Feingold

Steep tariffs were announced on major economies as well as on US allies. Image: REUTERS/Carlos BarriaDigital Editor, World Economic ForumUS President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly all countries. The tariffs could upend international trade and have major impacts on the global economy. See the interactive map below to better understand how tariffs are being applied worldwide.
How to build human-centred AI movements that deliver results

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | Keith Ferrazzi

A bottom-up approach rather than a top-down transformation is the best way to implement artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Successful AI integration means rethinking workflows and decision-making through cross-functional collaboration, not just improving old processes. The most impactful AI organizations focus on collective energy, peer recognition and psychological safety – 'teamship'.
Can we come up with public debt rules that work in the real world?

3 weeks ago | weforum.org | John Letzing

Attempts to spare ourselves from excessive government spending with self-imposed rules tend to collide with reality. As public debt levels have soared in recent decades, these rules are coming under even more intense pressure. Ageing populations, lingering effects of the financial crisis and COVID-19, and security threats have made significant public debt a fixture – though different ways of tracking it are possible. We’ve been through a lot. And we have the public debt to show for it.