Shifting the Paradigm
31 articles
Cyprus: stable finance, stable growth
As the world’s policymakers continue to grapple with the consequences of the global financial crisis, the remarkable recovery of the island economy of Cyprus has become a point of reference in the debate.
Mining breaks new ground
In the face of an extended slump in prices for metals and minerals, the largest mining companies are maintaining their investments supporting the communities affected by their operations.
Meeting the energy challenge: Statoil
There is a recurring message from industry leaders at Davos. Policymakers need to work more closely with the private sector to support investments that are economically viable as well as environmentally and socially sustainable.
A philosophy of inclusion: Philips Lighting
For WEF participants gathering in the glittering conference halls of Davos it may be hard to imagine, but over one billion people around the world still do not have access to electric light.
Exchanging environmental commodities
Alongside the global banks, newer players in the financial sector are delivering innovative financing mechanisms for environmental investments.
BMW’s i3 model
In Germany, one in every four EV sold in the last two years has been a BMW i3, and the model is the third most popular EV in the world.
Q&A: Cisco Systems
Amr Salem, Global Managing Director, Smart Cities IoE: "There must be a cultural change, not just a technology fix. More computers will not make it happen."
Q&A: MasterCard South Africa
Mark Elliot, Division President: "Done right, mobile money can bring the banked world to the unbanked in ways that are useful in their daily lives."
Q&A with Ada Colau, Mayor of Barcelona
"Worldwide, and particularly in Spain, we have gone through a traumatic learning process. It’s not just an economic crisis; there is a political crisis underlying the economic one."
Q&A: Climate Action
Nick Henry, CEO: "Unless business participates and can deliver on the technologies, we are not going to achieve our climate targets."