Saadia Zahidi (@zahidi) 's Twitter Profile
Saadia Zahidi

@zahidi

Managing Director, World Economic Forum @wef. Swiss & Pakistani. Economist. Views my own.

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There is no country in the world where the bottom 50% own more than 5% of wealth. Lucas Chancel at #WEF24 on how global income and wealth inequality has grown and what it means for taxes, climate and trust in the future World Economic Forum World Inequality Lab | WID.world weforum.org/events/world-e…

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NEW: an ideological divide is emerging between young men and women in many countries around the world. I think this one of the most important social trends unfolding today, and provides the answer to several puzzles.

NEW: an ideological divide is emerging between young men and women in many countries around the world.

I think this one of the most important social trends unfolding today, and provides the answer to several puzzles.
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Part of Going Far, Going Together discussion with Saadia Saadia Zahidi on how AI is reshaping how we live, work, and connect and its impact on the future of human capabilities #Futurereadiness #HCI2024

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What are the expectations for #monetary policy in 2024? This is what our latest Chief Economists Outlook thinks. Read it in full here: weforum.org/publications/c… #growth #economics

What are the expectations for #monetary policy in 2024?

This is what our latest Chief Economists Outlook thinks.

Read it in full here: weforum.org/publications/c…

#growth #economics
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The global gender gap is narrowing so slowly that it will take five generations to close at the current pace. That's according to new research from World Economic Forum. Saadia Zahidi tells CNBC the measures needed to increase gender parity will also have a positive economic and social impact.

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Today, the World Economic Forum has published the #gendergap24. While there have been some areas of improvement, progress towards #gender parity remains too slow. Simply put, we cannot wait until 2158 for parity. The time for decisive action is now. Read more here: wef.ch/gendergap24

Today, the <a href="/wef/">World Economic Forum</a> has published the #gendergap24.

While there have been some areas of improvement, progress towards #gender parity remains too slow.  Simply put, we cannot wait until 2158 for parity. 

The time for decisive action is now.

Read more here: wef.ch/gendergap24
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Around 76% of high-performing women receive negative feedback compared to only 2% of men—and it may be driving them to quit fortune.com/2024/08/08/mos…

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"Things are very optimistic in the United States," World Economic Forum managing director Saadia Zahidi says on findings. "Over eight out of 10 of the chief economists that we surveyed are expecting either strong or moderate growth."

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The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook launches amid persistent economic vulnerabilities. Learn the role #political consensus and international #collaboration will play in achieving better balanced growth. #SDIM24 weforum.org/agenda/2024/09…

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The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils (#GFC24) kicks off today in Dubai, bringing together global experts to discuss #AI, sustainable #growth, and #collaboration in a changing geopolitical landscape. Find out more here: wef.ch/amgfc24

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The Future of Jobs Report 2025 is now live. Drawing on insights from over 1,000 of the world’s largest employers, the report dives into the key areas of disruption and opportunity within the #labour market.

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 is now live. Drawing on insights from over 1,000 of the world’s largest employers, the report dives into the key areas of disruption and opportunity within the #labour market.
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The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals 170M new jobs by 2030 but 92M displaced—a net gain of 78M. Tech, demographics & green shifts demand new skills: 60% of workers need upskilling. Urgent action vital to ensure equitable pathways.

The <a href="/wef/">World Economic Forum</a>’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals 170M new jobs by 2030 but 92M displaced—a net gain of 78M. Tech, demographics &amp; green shifts demand new skills: 60% of workers need upskilling. Urgent action vital to ensure equitable pathways.
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As elections around the world in 2024 showed, public sentiment about stagnant economic prospects has been a key factor in voting behavior. My piece for Foreign Affairs: we must focus on quality growth not just more growth for growth’s sake. foreignaffairs.com/how-get-right-…