ECB President Christine Lagarde delivers the 2024 Michel Camdessus Central Banking Lecture, followed by a one-on-one conversation with IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva.
Sep. 20 at 10:50 AM ET (2:50 PM GMT)
Published: 21st Sep 2024 04:22:04 By: IMF
IMF Video: Africa Perspectives: Charting Democracy and Development in Africa
In a wide-ranging Africa Perspectives discussion, Professor Emmanuel Gyimah-Boadi of Afrobarometer shared his insights on the state of democracy and development in Africa. While noting progress across the region, he emphasized the need to continue strengthening institutions and improving governance to meet citizens' expectations. Key issues include election quality, civil society engagement, and economic management. https://www.imf.org/en/News/Seminars/Conferences/2022/06/10/africa-speaker-series
Published: 9th Sep 2024 12:31:53 By: IMF
IMF Video: لتقييم السنوي لصندوق النقد الدولي لعام 2024 للاقتصاد السعودي
شهدت المملكة العربية السعودية نمواً غير نفطي قوياً بنسبة 3.8% في عام 2023، مدفوعاً في الغالب بالاستهلاك الخاص والاستثمار. ومع ذلك، انكمش الاقتصاد بنسبة 0.8%، مما يعكس انخفاض إنتاج النفط والتخفيضات الطوعية لإنتاج النفط. يسير التحول الاقتصادي غير المسبوق في المملكة في ظل رؤية 2030 بشكل جيد، لكن المملكة لا تزال بحاجة إلى مواصلة زخمها الإصلاحي.
Saudi Arabia experienced robust non-oil growth of 3.8% in 2023, driven mostly by private consumption and investment. Still, the economy contracted by 0.8%, reflecting lower oil output and voluntary oil production cuts. The Kingdom's unprecedented economic transformation under Vision 2030 is progressing well, but the Kingdom still needs to continue its reform momentum.
Published: 5th Sep 2024 02:58:03 By: IMF
World Economic Forum Video: Putting COPs' Pledges into Practice
Global decision makers will convene at three COPs on the Biodiversity, Climate and Desertification agendas this year. As the planet risks maintaining a pathway to 3C of warming, with intensifying land degradation and a million animal and plant species at risk of extinction, a coordinated approach is fundamental to maintain momentum on the net-zero, nature-positive transition.
How can actors from the public and private sector move beyond current geoeconomic tensions and take the necessary actions to curb carbon emissions and halt biodiversity loss while ensuring a more inclusive economy?
Published: 23rd Sep 2024 09:03:21 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: Mind Matters: Addressing Mental Well-Being
From burnout to challenges faced in developing minds, the economic burden of poor mental health is projected to cost $6 trillion globally by 2030, greater than that of cancer, diabetes and respiratory ailments combined.
How can leaders contend with the current state of mental well-being and implement interventions that prioritize mental health?
Published: 23rd Sep 2024 04:27:38 By: World Economic Forum
Generative AI holds the potential to transform a broad range of economic activities and to help address the world's most pressing development challenges. However, the benefits of this technological revolution are not yet shared by all globally.
What actions can policy-makers and innovators take now to realize AI's promise while ensuring that its benefits lead to shared prosperity for all?
Published: 23rd Sep 2024 01:57:39 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: UpLink: Investing in Water Innovation
Water is crucial for human life and the economy, with its economic use value estimated at 60% of global GDP. However, investment in water solutions remains significantly low.
This is the full audio from a studio session on 12 September, 2024 with leading investors and innovators discussing the untapped potential in water solutions and exploring the findings of the recently launched community paper ‘Investing in Water: A Practical Guide.’
Panelists:
Kelven Lam, Investment Manager, Emerald Technology Ventures Romeo Bütler, Principal, Verve Ventures Catalina Pfenniger, Strategy Director, Kran Nanobubble Anna Huber, UpLink Project Lead, Innovation Ecosystems, World Economic Forum (moderator)
You can watch the session here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/investinginwaterinnovation7237072505000067072/theater/
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Published: 23rd Sep 2024 04:14:01 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: This Is Not Financial Advice: navigating the jungle of online investing
A new, critically acclaimed documentary follows the fortunes of online investors, including one who made - and lost - $3 million in cryptocurrency. The director of This Is Not Financial Advice hopes his movie will help people understand the risks and potential benefits of investing, and how they can educate themselves.
Co-host: Meagan Andrews, Lead, Capital Market Initiatives, World Economic Forum
Guest: Chris Temple, Film Director at Optimist
Links:
Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-financial-and-monetary-systems/home
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Apps, bots and 'finfluencers': how to navigate the changing world of investing (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/capital-markets-finfluencers-investment/)
Financial inclusion - how increased access to banking is lifting people out of poverty (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/financial-inclusion-how-increased-access-to-banking-is-lifting-people-out-of-poverty/)
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Published: 19th Sep 2024 06:00:15 By: World Economic Forum
Business Video: Telegram CEO’s arrest sparks debate over free speech online
The detention of the Russian-born billionaire founder of Telegram, a messaging app known for its unfiltered content, has sparked debate about freedom of speech and illegal content on the internet. Pavel Durov, 39, was detained at Paris’s Bourget Airport Saturday on a warrant related to Telegram’s lack of moderation. CNN’s Clare Duffy, and then senior researcher at the University of St. Gallen Matias Dewey, join Richard Quest to discuss. #CNN #news
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Published: 26th Aug 2024 10:18:55 By: CNN
Business Video: The Fed just sent a crucial message about its next move
America’s top central banker has unambiguously signaled that lower interest rates are finally on the horizon, marking a crucial milestone for the Federal Reserve’s historic — and, so far, successful — inflation fight. CN’s Matt Egan and Julia Chatterley report. #CNN #News
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Published: 23rd Aug 2024 04:56:24 By: CNN
Business Video: LinkedIn billionaire says it'd be 'bold' to have this fellow billionaire as VP
LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman tells CNN's Matt Egan why he's supporting Kamala Harris and who he'd like to see on her ticket. #CNN #News
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Published: 25th Jul 2024 03:26:12 By: CNN
Business Video: 'We're screwed': Stranded passenger frustrated at tech outage
CNN's Tom Foreman gives the latest updates on the tech disruptions worldwide that have hit banks, businesses, emergency services, and even airlines. One frustrated passenger tells CNN affiliate KDKA how hard they have been affected. #CNN #news
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Published: 19th Jul 2024 02:40:59 By: CNN
Business Video: Cyber outage disrupts globe. Expert explains how long it could take to fix
A major global cyber outage appears to be disrupting businesses, airports, and government services around the world. All flights from several major US airlines were grounded due to a communication issue, the Federal Aviation Administration says. Microsoft says it is investigating an issue preventing users from accessing its apps and services. #CNN #news
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