Leaders from across sectors are gathering in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
From January 14 to 19, 2024, they’ll focus on “rebuilding trust” in order to confront challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to climate change.
Davos is known for dealmaking, making it a draw for leaders in the global development community, as they seek partnerships to support their work on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Tune into these special editions of This Week in Global Development for conversations with some of the most relevant and interesting voices from the World Economic Forum Meetings in Davos, Switzerland.
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Leaders from across sectors are gathering in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
From January 14 to 19, 2024, they’ll focus on “rebuilding trust” in order to confront challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to climate change.
Davos is known for dealmaking, making it a draw for leaders in the global development community, as they seek partnerships to support their work on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Tune into these special editions of This Week in Global Development for conversations with some of the most relevant and interesting voices from the World Economic Forum Meetings in Davos, Switzerland.
Episode 6: Interview with Sheela Patel, Founding Director, Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC)
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Episode 6: Interview with Sheela Patel, Founding Director, Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC)
Alongside population growth and the expansion of cities, the world has seen a rise in slums and shanty towns, where hundreds of millions people live.
Sheela Patel, founder and director of the Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC) India, offers Devex Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar her thoughts on whether development leaders are really paying attention to informal settlements. She also reflects on the interrelated issues of climate change, instability and the food crisis.
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Devex Davos Dispatch
Leaders from across sectors are gathering in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
From January 14 to 19, 2024, they’ll focus on “rebuilding trust” in order to confront challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to climate change.
Davos is known for dealmaking, making it a draw for leaders in the global development community, as they seek partnerships to support their work on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Tune into these special editions of This Week in Global Development for conversations with some of the most relevant and interesting voices from the World Economic Forum Meetings in Davos, Switzerland.
