IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative | World Economic Forum
Jul 5, 2022 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
How businesses can achieve the living wage and its benefits
Jul 5, 2022 · At IDH, one of our goals is to achieve strong, resilient businesses that fuel prosperity for millions of employed people. When companies delve into the topic of living wages, they quickly find several potential benefits: greater productivity, lower turnover, more substantial worker commitment and a better quality of life that contributes to ...
Our Mission | World Economic Forum
Our Mission. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust, and build initiatives for cooperation and progress. In a world marked by complex challenges, the World Economic ...
ILO endorses living wages – here’s what you need to know | World ...
Apr 9, 2024 · A globally implemented living wage could generate $4.6 trillion in additional GDP each year through increased productivity and spending, the Forum says. One of the speakers at the event was Hubertus Heil, Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs in Germany, where the minimum wage had just been raised from $12.92 to $13.36 an hour. He said ...
3 reasons to take the long view on China | World Economic Forum
Jan 3, 2024 · It is also on track to contribute around a third of global growth in 2023. Looking to the future, China’s ability to continue to foster and generate new sources of growth will be crucial to its own future, as well as that of the globe. 1. Innovation leader. China is already taking a global lead in innovation.
Why China is making innovation the new engine of growth
Jun 28, 2024 · From 2018 to 2023, China's research and development expenditure increased by nearly 70 percent, making a global impact by continuously advancing cutting-edge technologies. Last year, for instance, China applied for 921,000 patents, up 15.3% year-on-year. In fact, China has the largest number of valid domestic patents in the world.
4 ways the climate crisis could be coming for your income
May 8, 2024 · More frequent and extreme weather events will cause $38 trillion of destruction every year by the middle of the 21st century, a study published in the journal Nature predicts. As a result, average income per capita will decline by 19% over the next 25 years, say the researchers from Germany’s Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
First Movers Coalition for Food to Create up to $20 Billion Value …
Dec 1, 2023 · More companies will be announced in the coming months. Expert organizations supporting the process include Bain & Company, Ginkgo Bioworks, Grow Asia, IDH, Indigo Ag, International Rice Research Institute, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, Tropical Forest Alliance, and University of Tokyo.