World Economic Forum and ICAEW
For a week in January every year the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting at Davos is the centre of attention for the world’s statesmen, business leaders, academics, policymakers and media. It’s here where they can discuss the central issues confronting the world, whether they be technological change, the burden of debt, climate change or trade governance.
ICAEW represents the accountancy profession with the aim to help build a better and more sustainable world through the global collaboration that Davos represents.
This selection of articles gives a flavour of ICAEW's involvement.
Here are the world’s TNFD early adopters
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, 320 organisations from more than 46 countries were unveiled as ‘early adopters’ of the TNFD’s recommendations for nature-related.
Environmental risks could hit the point of no return, warns report
Key findings from the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report.
Colin Omorodion
Colin Omorodion's entry for the Essay Writing Competition
The Global Risks Report 2023
World Economic Forum publication that explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade. The report's authors conclude that as we stand on the edge of a low-growth and low-cooperation era, tougher trade-offs risk eroding climate action, human development and future resilience.
Digital skills gap: why analytics skills are in demand
Digital transformation in many organisations has accelerated this year. The need for accountants with data analytics skills has never been higher.
Trade: will COVID-19 drive further protectionism?
29 September: As pandemic measures continue to wreak havoc in economies around the globe, will we see an acceleration in the recent move towards protectionist trade policies?
The impact of COVID-19 on the future of advanced manufacturing and production
Report from the World Economic Forum containing insights from its Global Network of Advanced Manufacturing Hubs. Discusses COVID-19’s impact on manufacturing in regions of the US, Italy, Turkey, Spain, Denmark and South Korea together with industry and government response efforts. Outlines best practices to help manufacturing across the globe address the challenges resulting from COVID-19.
Crisis with a legacy: can we build something better?
Can accountancy rise to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and become part of the solution?
Skilling up in financial services
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Reskilling is the answer to a blizzard of challenges approaching financial services, according to an influential City report. But which skills are most important to acquire for current and future financial services employees?