Bart ÉdesWill the next 12 months witness these notable developments?The Dubai Future Forum (DFF) 2024 opened on Tuesday with a thought-provoking keynote address by H.E. Khalfan Belhoul. In his address, the…8h ago8h ago
Bart ÉdesWhat does the future hold in store for the Pact for the Future?Fresh off my 13-hour flight to the United Arab Emirates, I’m ready to immerse myself in the vibrant energy of the Dubai Future Forum (DFF)…2d ago2d ago
Bart ÉdesHow generative AI will impact development workersAI will greatly influence how development work is carried out. Early adopters will benefit.Nov 13Nov 13
Bart ÉdesHow megatrends will shape the future of global development jobsAs the response of the development sector to climate change, artificial intelligence, and other disruptive global trends evolves, so will…Nov 13Nov 13
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Bart ÉdesGeopolitics is now an entrenched risk to markets and the global economyA series of interconnected crises has ushered in a period of significant uncertainty, volatility, and fragility affecting the global…Dec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023
Bart ÉdesEngage and empower youth to forge a green economyDuring her morning address yesterday at the Dubai Future Forum, Dr. Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General, World Energy Council, cited the…Nov 28, 20231Nov 28, 20231
Bart ÉdesWhat futurists can contribute to the battle against climate changeI write this time from Dubai, where I will be attending the world’s largest annual gathering of futurists. The event is taking place as…Nov 26, 2023Nov 26, 2023
Bart ÉdesKazakhstan takes center stageCould this be Kazakhstan’s moment? The world’s largest landlocked country is deepening economic ties with a range of nations, implementing…Jun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023
Bart ÉdesWhat risks confront Asian economies in 2023?Over the past 12 months, Asia has been buffeted by overlapping international crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine…Feb 6, 2023Feb 6, 2023
