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Forum Stories (2025.1.31)

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Forum Stories
Your weekly analysis on the global issues that matter
Welcome to Forum Stories. Here’s what we’ll cover in this edition:
  • In focus this week: Your recap of the Annual Meeting 2025.
  • Leading voices: Forum leaders reflect on their week in Davos: the Intelligent Age; tariffs and trade; innovation in cities.
  • In other news: Dive into our regional analysis of the discussions at Davos.
 
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Forum highlights
Highlights from the World Economic Forum this week include:
Annual Meeting 2025
 
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In focus: What happened at Davos 2025
Davos 2025
Davos 2025: the key takeaways from our five main themes. Emerging tech was a defining thread, resonating with the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” From geopolitics to global health, explore the top insights and key moments from this year’s annual meeting. 
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Davos 2025What happened at Davos this year? Nearly 3,000 people from more than 125 countries came together to address topics from global cooperation to the climate crisis. Watch our closing video to discover standout moments from the Annual Meeting.
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Davos 2025 in numbers. Discover the numbers that tell a bigger story about each of the Annual Meeting’s five themes in this round-up.
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Economic growth podcastWhat’s ahead for economic growth in 2025. The IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath sat down with Meet The Leader to share the outlook for global growth, the opportunities and risks that leaders must prioritize for the upcoming year. 
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The surprising initiatives. Read more about the establishment of the Earth’s largest protected tropical forest reserve, a boost to the supply of critical minerals and large-scale job creation that emerged at Davos this year.
 
 
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Leading voices
The Intelligent Age is here, with AI transforming nearly every aspect of life. Hear from Klaus Schwab on how rapid technological advancements impact global inequalities and how we can harness them for a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable future.
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Despite geopolitical turbulence, regional initiatives are driving progress on global priorities. The Forum’s Managing Director, Mirek Dušek, outlines the frameworks highlighting progress on the economy, climate and technology.
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What happened at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025? Hear from the Forum’s leadership in this latest Radio Davos episode as they reflect on the impact of this year’s meeting.
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Tariffs and economic fragmentation are reshaping global trade. At Davos 2025, experts explored the return of tariffs and emerging trade trends. Discover eight key takeaways from the Forum’s Tim Stekkinger and Kimberley Botwright.
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Global finance is at a crossroads. From a rebalancing of economic power to rapid technological transformation, the Head of Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems, Matthew Blake, explores the core financial trends that are unfolding across the globe.
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Why cities are a place for experimentation and action. The Forum’s Head of Centre for Urban Transformation, Jeff Merritt, explores how leaders are embracing cities as grounds for innovation and creative thinking.
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Manufacturing stands at a pivotal moment. Read more from Kiva Allgood, Head of Centre for Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chains, on how sustainability and innovation are transforming manufacturing.
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4 areas of focus in energy. Artificial intelligence and US energy policy were major topics of discussion, focusing on the impact of technological advancements and regulatory decisions. The Head of Centre for Energy and Materials, Roberto Bocca, looks at the progress towards a secure, equitable and sustainable transition here.
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The growing complexity of global cybersecurity. Factors like emerging technologies and geopolitical tensions are complicating the cybersecurity landscape. The Head of Centre for Cybersecurity, Akshay Joshi, reflects on how we can work towards a future where cybersecurity becomes a source of strength rather than vulnerability.
 
 
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In other news: what to know
Addressing Europe at Davos 2025. European leaders and experts did not shy away from navigating the region’s difficult situation and offered up solutions.
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The 3 trends shaping China’s development. At Davos 2025, China’s economic transformation and global role took centre stage. Find out more about the key challenges and opportunities as it pursues high-quality development amid geopolitical tensions.
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Is ASEAN set to become the world’s top economic hotspot in 2025? As a counter to rising nationalism, discover how ASEAN’s focus on cooperation, peace and digital growth, along with its young market, could position it as a strong investment hub.
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What India is doing to maintain its growth momentum. From expanding digital transformation in healthcare to expansion beyond the major cities, find out more about India’s key highlights at Davos 2025. 
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The future of Africa is no longer being solely shaped by outside forces. From the continent’s demographic dividend to bridging the digital gap, Africa’s global leadership were at the heart of discussions at last week’s Annual Meeting.
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Middle Eastern leaders set out their priorities at Davos 2025. Read more about the discussions emphasizing de-escalating tensions in the Middle East, fostering dialogue and expanding humanitarian support.
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In quotes: what we heard from Latin American leaders. From environmental resilience to the region’s economic fortunes in a fragmented world, hear more about what they had to say.
 
 
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World Economic Forum in the news
Leaders leave Davos with ‘cautious optimism’
An interview with the Forum’s Managing Director, Jeremy Jurgens
BBC
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Europe needs to adapt or it will get left behind
Børge Brende’s op-ed with Arancha Gonzalez Laya and Mark Leonard
Politico
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The stable world order has passed. What’s next?
Ahead of this year’s Annual Meeting, Børge Brende discussed the future of the global landscape
New York Times

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