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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

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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/
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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/
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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
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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


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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.
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