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When Destinations Go Silent, the Numbers Don’t
Effective communication during geopolitical crises can determine how quickly tourism-dependent economies recover. Destinations that proactively shape narratives, rebuild confidence and engage stakeholders in real time emerge stronger and recover faster....
A Perfect Storm or a Window of Opportunity? Navigating Rare Disease Policy at a Critical Crossroads
The UK’s first-ever quality standard for rare diseases, published by NICE, promises improved diagnosis, equitable care and treatment access. However, fragile supply chains and looming trade uncertainties pose significant challenges to achieving these ambitions....
From Lonely Beginnings to Collective Power: The Rise of Women at Davos
Over decades, women’s participation at Davos has grown remarkably, transforming early isolation into a thriving, supportive community. Ongoing advocacy and mentorship continue to drive progress, fostering greater visibility, leadership and inclusion for women leaders worldwide....
From Good Intentions to Great Retention
The sentiment that companies can and should be doing more to reach net zero targets is most pronounced among employees residing in Sub-Saharan Africa, closely followed by employees in Europe and the Americas. Although employees in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) regions have slightly more positive perceptions of their employer's progress towards net zero, just over half believe that their employer is taking sufficient action in this regard....
“Recalibrating” in the Era of Essentialism
As we settle into what will likely be a tumultuous 2024, we’re seeing pronounced shifts in the business environment. Corporate announcements from retailers and enterprise software companies to toy makers signal an era of cost cutting, including layoffs, as some businesses look to strengthen their market position. Others are refocusing their efforts on mission-critical opportunities....
Recalibrating the Compass: Evaluating Geo-Economic Paradigm Shifts in Collaborations with Africa
During the last edition of the annual Munich Security Conference, APCO hosted an official side event dedicated to Africa. Moderated by our CEO, Brad Staples, the conversation focused on where key African countries stand in the international landscape, the continent’s main challenges and opportunities and what win-win business projects in Africa could look like. ...
Expectations for the 2024 G20 Summit: Will Geopolitics Interfere with Progress?
Three months into the year and the international stage is sizzling. Following this year’s World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, the Munich Security Conference and the first G7 meeting, the G20 kicked-off its first Ministerial amid geopolitical tension and an urgent agenda....
A New Force in Addressing Global Security: The Emerging Role of Private Sector Actors
In mid-February, the world’s most influential policymakers, business leaders, journalists and activists descended on Munich from over 100 countries for the world’s leading security and defense confab, the Munich Security Conference. This year marked a special edition of the Conference, its 60th, offering a chance to reflect on its raison d'être of fostering peace through dialogue....
Bringing Back Latin America to Davos Conversations
The 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, spanning from January 15 to 19, embraced the theme "Rebuilding Trust," spotlighting the critical convergence of global challenges and the imperative for joint, forward-thinking solutions. The limited presence of Latin American leaders speaks volumes about the challenges and opportunities in international representation and diplomacy. ...
Foundations and Non-Profits Must Resolve to Focus on What Matters Most
For some organizations, getting out of the seesaw of budget instability needs to take center stage—whether you are a corporate foundation tethered to the whims and cycles of the business, or a public charity navigating tightened and reduced funding from corporate partners and a decline in individual donors....