Agenda articles

Innovation Prize: Empowering the next generation of change-makers

The Global Shapers Community, Accenture and the Global Alliance for YOUth, are launching an annual Innovation Prize to celebrate young change-makers.

5 ways pharma can safely leverage AI for drug discovery and development

To increase the success of drug trials and improve medical treatments, pharma companies must effectively harness AI, says Thomas Clozel, CEO @OwkinScience.

Resilient, equitable and sustainable: How to deliver healthcare that maximizes the benefits of scientific innovation

With health dropping on the global agenda amid emerging global crises, we must remember the enormous social and economic benefits from treating it as a strategic asset.

Stock exchanges can be pillars of trust in a turbulent world

In their role connecting global markets, stock exchanges can reinforce trust on a global level – and help build support for ESG policies

Why there is a growing business case in India for natural climate solutions

In India, regulatory frameworks, incentives and public-private partnerships are needed to increase private sector funding for natural climate solutions.

Private equity holds the key to creating quality jobs for millions

Private equity firms in the United States have ownership in companies hiring millions and are in important position to instil quality of job strategies.

Insurance, wellbeing and social purpose: paving the way for a healthier future

Life insurance companies have much to gain from their policyholders' extended, healthier lives. AI can help the industry play a more active role in fostering preventative health.

5 lessons for public-private collaboration on gender equality

Gender equality is slipping down the global priority list of issues to be solved but is a critical part of the solution to many challenges the world faces.

Why workforce sustainability has become a board-level financial metric

Workforce sustainability can predict a company's financial performance and the stock market's willingness to value that performance highly.

Why health diplomacy is central to easing many of today’s health crises

Trust in governments, corporations and other institutions is low and rebuilding it is key to achieving the best outcomes for all, including in health.

CEOs today are under pressure: Here's how they can rise above divisions and become the voice of reason

The list of issues on which CEOs have a platform to take a stand is extensive and growing: from workplace conditions to immigration to climate change.

These are the biggest global risks we face in 2024 and beyond

Disinformation, climate and conflict are among the biggest threats facing humanity, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risks Report.