Why the New Silk Road needs a digital revolution

The ancient and historic trade route between China and Europe is coming back to life as one of the biggest infrastructure projects of the 21st century, with major implications for economi...

Will the automation of everything lead to job creation or job risks?

We seem to be running out of letters to name successive generations. After Baby Boomers, came Generation X and then the Millennials (aka Gen Y), who are now succeeded by Generation Z.

Why we need a new way to judge the value of medicine

Never before has leadership been more important. Today, powerful trends are reshaping almost every industry, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution is bringing a wave of technologies that a...

2017 is the year healthcare goes sci-fi

The start of a new year brings the ritual of setting goals and objectives for the year ahead. Those gathered from academia, industry, NGOs and government at this year’s World Economic For...

5 ways to make blended finance work

It is estimated that up to $4.5 trillion per year in investment will be required in developing countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. These same estimates ...

How can businesses help prevent the sexual exploitation of children online?

The use of telecommunications technology has exploded globally, creating huge opportunities to connect people, enabling business efficiencies and transforming every aspect of our society....

Which countries get the best - and worst - value healthcare?

As the world's attention turns to Davos, many people will remark on the Swiss knack for well-functioning services. It’s something I’ve often observed in their health system, which is one ...

How energy efficiency is pivotal for reducing carbon emissions?

We are at a crucial juncture in the history of our planet. The global agreement at COP21 is an unprecedented commitment to pre-empt a catastrophic rise in global temperatures. Now is the ...

Three ways to build better digital infrastructure