3 Decades of Impact : The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

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Social entrepreneurs are not superheroes. They’re people who encounter a problem they can no longer ignore and choose to act. Grounded in the everyday realities of their communities, they build solutions that work – not because they promise the ‘next big tech’, but because they respond to what people and markets actually need.

Amid a year of profound disruption and geopolitical shifts, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, has reimagined its models and pivoted to new opportunities to remain impactful. Their collective response reveals a sector in transition – one that is redefining sustainability through collaboration, adaptability and a renewed commitment to making society a better place.

Over nearly three decades, the Schwab Foundation has built a global community of pioneering social innovators. By fostering a diverse and trust-based community, raising awareness of social innovation models, facilitating collaboration and partnerships, and providing capacity-building resources and learning opportunities, the foundation is committed to scaling social entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide.

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Women in Finance

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The world of finance is navigating profound change.

In an era defined by volatility and fragmentation, collaboration and long-term thinking are becoming decisive advantages. In that environment, perspective matters — and so does a trusted network.

The World Economic Forum’s Women in Finance community connects senior leaders across markets, regions and industries. Collectively, this global network influences trillions of dollars in capital and spans the full breadth of the financial system.

Leaders such as Tzu Mi Liew of GIC Private Limited, Karen Karniol-Tambour of Bridgewater Associates, Christiana Riley of Santander US and Lisha Patel of Wellcome reflect on why long-term thinking underpins resilience and why better decisions are made together.

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Can industry become part of the climate solution?

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Steelworks. Warehouses. Cement plants. What if these places weren’t just emitting carbon but helping reduce it?

They’re called industrial clusters – groups of companies sharing energy, transport and infrastructure – and they’re quietly driving clean energy, cutting emissions and creating jobs.

Can #industry become part of the climate solution? Here, Sarah Moin, who works on Energy and Materials Transition Financing at the World Economic Forum, takes us through the latest research.

Learn more in the new report, ‘A Strong Business Case for Shared Clean Energy Infrastructure’ 👉 https://ow.ly/zZtn50XW07S

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3 trends redefining cyber risks in 2026

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Cybersecurity Outlook 2026: the view from Interpol and the threat to ‘OT’

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The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 is an essential report on the state of cyber threats facing the world, and what can be done to tackle them.

Akshay Joshi, head of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity joins as co-host as we speak to Interpol Director for Cybercrime Neal Jetton, and Robert Lee, CEO and co-founder of Dragos, a company that specialises in protecting ‘OT’ – the operational technology that companies rely on.

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Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026: https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-cybersecurity-outlook-2026/
Cybercrime Atlas: https://initiatives.weforum.org/cybercrime-atlas/home
Centre for Cybersecurity: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-cybersecurity/home
Partnership against Cybercrime: https://initiatives.weforum.org/partnership-against-cybercrime/home
Interpol on cybercrime: https://www.interpol.int/en/Crimes/Cybercrime
Dragos: https://www.dragos.com/

Related podcasts:
Understanding today’s cyber readiness risks: Key questions to stay ahead of the next attack: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/cybersecurity-vinod-bange-baker-mckenzie/
Superpower rivalry and geopolitics in Trump 2.0: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/geopolitics-lynn-kuok-the-national/
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025: the risks we all face and how to fight back: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/cybersecurity-outlook-2025/

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We asked 4,600 young people about the state of the world. Here’s what they said

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This is what happens when you recycle your phone

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How AI could help train the next generation of surgeons

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6 books that leaders say changed them in 2025

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A short history of Davos In 7 highlights

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