A week after Davos, did the WEF solve anything?

An episode of the Beyond the Headlines podcast, hosted by The National News, titled "A week after Davos, did the WEF solve anything?" was published on January 30, 2019 and runs 24 minutes.

January 30, 2019 ·24m · Beyond the Headlines

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Summary

The richest and most powerful people met at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos. The range of topics was as wide spanning as the challenges the world faces today. Although this year’s forum wasn’t as well attended as previous iterations of the prestigious event, it still gathers important leaders from around the world. But, with so many pertinent issues, such as climate change, the gender gap and trade tensions looming on the world, is one week enough to solve the world’s most pertinent crises?

Episode Description

The richest and most powerful people met at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos.

The range of topics was as wide spanning as the challenges the world faces today.

Although this year’s forum wasn’t as well attended as previous iterations of the prestigious event, it still gathers important leaders from around the world.

But, with so many pertinent issues, such as climate change, the gender gap and trade tensions looming on the world, is one week enough to solve the world’s most pertinent crises?

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