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WEF 2023: India to become a $26 trillion economy by 2047, says EY report
The report says India is most likely to overtake Germany and Japan to become the third-largest economy after China and the US by 2030
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Developed world to help small farmers in developing nations: India at WEF
Developed countries should walk the talk on transforming food systems by helping smallholder farmers in developing countries with cheaper access to irrigation, fertilisers and markets, said RK Singh
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Elon Musk wasn't invited to Davos despite what he says: WEF organisers
WEF says billionaire Elon Musk wasn't on the guest list for the annual meeting of business executives, global leaders and cultural trend-setters in Davos, Switzerland despite what Twitter owner claims
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Davos 2023: CEOs buzz about ChatGPT-style AI at World Economic Forum
The artificial intelligence is garnering interest in Davos at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting this week
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WEF Davos 2023: Global leaders roll up sleeves to tackle a tough 2023
The mood at Davos is to roll up the sleeves and work on an actionable plan to revive growth and stability
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WEF launches initiative to unlock $3 trillion a year for nature, climate
The World Economic Forum launched the Giving to Amplify Earth Action to help unlock the $3 trn of financing needed each year to reach net-zero, reverse nature loss and restore biodiversity by 2050
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Maharastra signs MoUs worth Rs 45,900 crore on World Economic Forum day 1
This investment is likely to create direct employment for at least 10,000 people in the state, said Samant
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73% CEOs globally expect eco growth to decline over the year: PwC survey
The survey further showed that nearly 40% of CEOs do not believe their organisations would be economically viable in 10 years if they do not transform
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India among few nations evolving food systems for farmer-allied SMEs: Study
India figures among the few countries that have been able to evolve their food systems for a broader set of outcomes by unlocking the potential of small and medium-sized enterprises, a WEF report said
Globally, wildfires cost $50 bn every year; AI can help fight them: WEF
This wildfire risk mapping and logistic planning project improved wildfire prediction by combining static and meteorological datasets and reduced both response time and risk to firefighters, WEF said
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Recession likely this year; India may benefit from global trends: WEF
A third of respondents consider a global recession to be unlikely this year
WEF Davos 2023: Adani Group pledges to grow 100 million trees by 2030
"Restoring ecosystems, reversing loss of biodiversity, and reducing soil erosion are all essential for building a greener world," Gautam Adani said
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WEF 2023: ReNew Power explores green hydro project in India, Egypt
The firm, which now generates nearly 1.8% of India's total electricity annually, has a total capacity of 13 Gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar, including projects in the works
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Energy war, chip-battle, Taiwan in focus at WEF in a turbulent world order
For the titans of commerce gathering in Davos this week, all of this marks a shift away from the era of ever-closer global ties, when big business thought it had succeeded in making the world flat
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WEF 2023: Davos gears up for world leaders' biggest post-pandemic gathering
The organisers expect significant participation from Asia, including China and Japan
Energy crisis driving inflation, slowing GDP, creating social turmoil: WEF
The report has proposed 10 key actions to align immediate responses with long term goals and a framework to prioritise energy security for a just and sustainable energy transition
Cost of living crisis, digital inequality among risks for India: WEF
World faces unsustainable levels of debt, era of low growth, de-globalization: Report
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WEF Davos summit to call on world leaders to address economy, food crises
The theme of the 53rd Annual Meeting would be 'Cooperation in a Fragmented World' and it will convene more than 2,700 leaders from 130 countries, including 52 heads of state/government
Shortage of healthcare workers may rise to 10 mn by decade-end: WEF study
The report, prepared with LEK Consulting, is likely to be discussed further by leaders at the WEF Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos from January 16-20
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Smriti Irani questions WEF's gender gap report which ranked India at 135
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday questioned the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index assessment which ranked India at 135th place in terms of gender parity.
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