At the Cusp of Healthcare for All

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

At the Cusp of Healthcare for All

For decades, progress in global health systems has been measured in lives saved and innovations introduced. Despite this, not enough clinicians or resources are reaching those who need them the most. As technology, such as AI, allows frontline workers to diagnose and cure diseases faster, the potential for governments to build resilient domestic solutions for their populations is in view.

How can steps we’re embarking on today be scaled up and improved to provide even better help for all?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZXaJ8ECsbY

UK The future of Scotland’s high streets – Scottish Affairs Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

The Scottish Affairs Committee hears evidence as part of its inquiry into the future of Scotland’s high streets.

Witnesses:

Leigh Sparks – Professor at University of Stirling
Professor James White – Professor at University of Glasgow
Professor Cathy Parker – Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University

Colin Borland – Scotland Director at Federation of Small Businesses

https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25845/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbrFWuH9zew

RNA, Why it is still a Big Deal

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

As our understanding of genomics deepens, the roots of complex conditions such as cancer are being revealed – not because these conditions are becoming more prevalent but because tools to detect, decode and comprehend biological systems have never been more precise.

Join leading experts to explore the role of RNA in health, from gene expression to the molecular process behind ageing and disease.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LLUU1YwTyc

Water in the Balance

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Water is undergoing a paradigm shift, from being seen as a basic utility to a foundation of global stability. Nearly 70% of climate impacts are tied to how this resource is managed, influencing everything from rising seas and prolonged droughts to disputes over shared waterways and the trade routes they support.

As these pressures intensify and new solutions emerge, how can societies turn this challenge into an opportunity for a more secure and prosperous water future?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl-XlBUufVw

Can India Become the Third Largest Economy in the World?

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Growing at 6.5%, India is the fastest-growing major economy in a sluggish global landscape, driven by infrastructure investment, a digital revolution and an expanding manufacturing base. Yet beneath the momentum lie persistent structural challenges: employment gaps, fiscal pressures and uneven productivity, compounded by rising trade tensions.  

Can India harness this growth, investment, and innovation to sustain its trajectory?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbKGgvt84k4

Is Tokenization the Future?

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Asset tokenization is accelerating quickly, moving from early experiments to full deployment across major asset classes. As adoption expands, it promises new ways for individuals to invest while presenting traditional firms and emerging innovators with complex new dynamics.

What does this shifting landscape mean for the architecture of global markets and the value ultimately delivered to participants?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBW7Sl9PmDI

At the Edge of War – A Mother’s Escape

Source: United Nations (video statements)

After more than 1,000 days of war in Sudan, millions have been uprooted. This is the story of one of them. “Nafeesa,” as we call her, fled the violence and found refuge across the border, in the town of Birao, in the Central African Republic. With support from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), she and her family secured shelter and began rebuilding their lives alongside the host community. Security in the border area is reinforced by the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which conducts patrols and supports local stability efforts. (more here: https://minusca.unmissions.org/en/mandat)
Nafeesa recounts what she has endured – and how, in exile, she found a strength more powerful than any weapon of war.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4S3PieRKT0