Page 4 - Latest Updates on World Economic Forum
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with World Economic Forum CEO Brende in Doha
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, 'A good conversation with Borge Brende of World Economic Forum in Doha today, discussed the global economic and political scenario'
 "EAM Jaishankar holds talks with World Economic Forum CEO Brende in Doha")
Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, regional developments with Qatari PM
Jaishankar is visiting Doha to participate in the Doha Forum at the invitation of Al Thani, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs
 "Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, regional developments with Qatari PM")
WEF to focus on 'collab for intelligent age', over 100 from India to attend
Several sessions are expected to be attended by Indian leaders, including one on 'India's Economic Blueprint'
 "WEF to focus on 'collab for intelligent age', over 100 from India to attend")
Advanced Air Mobility can improve accessibility, create opportunities: WEF
World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with the civil aviation ministry has prepared the report titled 'Skyways to the Future: Operational Concepts for Advanced Air Mobility in India'
 "Advanced Air Mobility can improve accessibility, create opportunities: WEF")
Gujarat based Jubilant Ingrevia joins WEF's Global Lighthouse Network
Announcing the names of 22 innovative manufacturers who have joined its Global Lighthouse Network, the WEF said this community now comprises 172 leading production facilities
3 Adani firms join WEF initiative to play role in global decarbonisation
This initiative aims to enhance collaboration and align the vision of co-located companies to drive economic growth, generate employment and advance decarbonisation by 2050, the group said
 "3 Adani firms join WEF initiative to play role in global decarbonisation")
Slipping scores: How education knocked India down in the gender gap race
The June report of the World Economic Forum indicates that new data on educational attainment has caused a dip in India's gender parity levels
 "Slipping scores: How education knocked India down in the gender gap race")
China Premier Li Qiang warns decoupling will lead to 'destructive spiral'
"Exploration should not be seen as zero-sum game," he added.
 "China Premier Li Qiang warns decoupling will lead to 'destructive spiral'")
India ranks 63rd on Global Energy Transition Index, Sweden on top: WEF
India has been ranked 63rd on a global Energy Transition Index released by WEF, which said the country has shown significant improvement across energy equity, security and sustainability
 "India ranks 63rd on Global Energy Transition Index, Sweden on top: WEF")
Gender Gap index: Indian women earn Rs 40 for every Rs 100 earned by men
India slipped two spots at 129th rank in World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap index 2024. While India's economic parity score has been improving, it's 6.2 percentage points below 2012 level of 46%
 "Gender Gap index: Indian women earn Rs 40 for every Rs 100 earned by men")
Pixxel, Sarvam AI among 10 Indian startups in WEF's Tech Pioneers list
The list has total 100 leading tech startups which are focused on applying new breakthroughs in AI to develop clean energy solutions, healthcare innovation and progress in biotech, space
 "Pixxel, Sarvam AI among 10 Indian startups in WEF's Tech Pioneers list")
Global perception of India is unequal and fragmented: Claude Smadja
To become an alternative to China, India has to address a big challenge -which is that the industrial base of India is too narrow, he said
 "Global perception of India is unequal and fragmented: Claude Smadja")
US to China: Check out WEF's top 10 countries for travel and tourism
India is in 39th position among 119 countries ranked by the forum based on infrastructure, sustainability and other factors
 "US to China: Check out WEF's top 10 countries for travel and tourism")
Making Incredible India work
India underperforms its tourism potential
 "Making Incredible India work")
India rises to 39th position in WEF index for travel, tourism development
Country top performer in South Asia and among the lower-middle-income nations
 "India rises to 39th position in WEF index for travel, tourism development")
Eyes on Earth: Data helps farming and industry
Earth observation data can drive $3.8 trn in economic benefits while supporting climate change initiatives
 "Eyes on Earth: Data helps farming and industry")
Global biofuel alliance sets up three-pronged work plan, says govt
Assessing country landscapes, drafting policy frameworks, and more global engagements focussed on
 "Global biofuel alliance sets up three-pronged work plan, says govt")
Vedanta's Priya Agarwal Hebbar joins elite WEF 2024 Young Global Leaders
The World Economic Forum has included 90 change-makers in its Young Global Leaders Class, each below 40 years of age and hailing from a diverse range of sectors
 "Vedanta's Priya Agarwal Hebbar joins elite WEF 2024 Young Global Leaders")
Goenka among 4 Indians from corporate in WEF's Young Global Leaders list
WEF announced the addition of 90 change-makers to its Young Global Leaders Community, all under 40 years old and representing diverse sectors of society
 "Goenka among 4 Indians from corporate in WEF's Young Global Leaders list")
DPI, tax code make India attractive investment destination: WEF official
Matthew Blake also struck a word of caution saying that since markets do not move in a purely linear fashion and were prone to "ups and downs", there was a need to educate investors
 "DPI, tax code make India attractive investment destination: WEF official")
