Advancing a New Social Contract (WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2021 DAY 1)

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Close to 1.6 billion of the most vulnerable economy workers in global labor markets have lost their capacity to earn a decent living in the context of the pandemic, while the inadequacies of safety nets for the majority of the world’s working population have been revealed.

 

 


  • Hilary Cottam


    Hilary Cottam

    Social Entrepreneur, Centre for the Fifth Social Revolution

    Social entrepreneur. Author. Innovator. Current work focuses on design of new social systems required to meet dual challenges of technology revolution and climate change with a particular focus on the design of good work. Author of Radical Help (Little Brown 2018) acclaimed book on the future of welfare systems. Recent award winning practice includes new approaches to ageing; employment and chronic health conditions and new services to support families in crisis. Formerly: Founder of Participle, Director of RED at the UK Design Council and a Founding Director of Do Tank and School Works. Also worked for the World Bank. Named UK Designer of the Year in 2005 in recognition of pioneering the field of social design. Young Global Leader PhD in Social Sciences: educated at Oxford, Sussex and the Open University. Visiting Professor at UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose.


  • James Quincey


    James Quincey

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

    Former Partner, Kalchas Group. Since 1996, with The Coca-Cola Company: served in a series of operational roles of increasing responsibility, leading to role as President of the South Latin Division; then President, Mexico division; then President, Northwest Europe & Nordics Business Unit; then President, Europe Group; then company President and Chief Operating Officer. Now serving as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Serves as vice co-chair of The Consumer Goods Forum and founding member of the New York Stock Exchange Board Advisory Council.


  • Pedro Sánchez


    Pedro Sánchez

    Prime Minister of Spain, Office of the Prime Minister of Spain

    2004-09, City Councillor for Madrid; former Member of the Spanish Congress of Deputies for Madrid. Spanish politician. Since 2014, Secretary-General of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE); currently, Prime Minister of Spain; won with 49% of the vote, representing a platform based on political regeneration; a constitutional reform establishing federalism as the form of administrative organization of Spain in order to ensure Catalonia remains part of the country; a new, progressive, fiscal policy; extending welfare rights to all citizens; joining labour unions again to strengthen economic recovery; and regaining the confidence of former Socialist voters disenchanted by the measures taken by the previous Prime Minister of Spain amid an economic crisis. Also opposes the grand coalition model supported by the former Socialist Prime Minister, who championed the German system in case of political instability. Asked European party caucus not to vote for the consensual candidate of the European People's Party. Professor of Economics, Camilo José Cela University.


  • Sharan Burrow


    Sharan Burrow

    General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)

    Since 2010, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the largest trade union confederation in the world. Began career as a teacher and became involved in labour activism as a community organizer for teachers’ unions in Australia until eventually being elected as Vice-President of Education International. Committed to the rights of workers around the world. Former Member: Governing Body, International Labour Organization; Stakeholder Council, Global Reporting Initiative. Steward of Shaping the Future of New Economy and Society, Shaping the Future of Gender, Education and Work and Shaping the Future of Global Public Goods and Member, Global Future Council on Advanced Manufacturing, World Economic Forum. Engaged on issues of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its impact on workers. 2020, will co-chair the World Economic Forum’s first Global Technology Governance Summit.


  • Paul Kagame


    Paul Kagame

    President of Rwanda, Office of the President of Rwanda

    Made an early commitment to fight for national liberation and led a military struggle that ended the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. 18 August 2017, sworn in for third term as President of the Republic of Rwanda. Has transformed Rwanda into a nation that is progressing rapidly towards its ambitious vision for socioeconomic development, peace and reconciliation. 2010-15, Chair, United Nations Secretary-General's Advisory Group on the Millennium Development Goals. Co-Chair, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Broadband Commission. July 2016, appointed by African Union member states to lead the ongoing reforms process aimed at transforming the African Union into an efficient, productive and financially independent institution. Addresses regional and international audiences on a range of developmental and leadership issues. Recipient of honours and awards for leadership in peace building and reconciliation, development, good governance, promotion of human rights and women’s empowerment, and advancement of education and information and communications technologies. Interests: tennis; football.


  • Jo Ann Jenkins


    Jo Ann Jenkins

    Chief Executive Officer, AARP

    BSc, Spring Hill College, Alabama; Executive Program, Stanford Graduate School of Business. Formerly with: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, US Department of Transportation and US Department of Agriculture; private consulting firms. 1994, Chief of Staff and 2007, Chief Operating Officer, Library of Congress. 2010, joined AARP; since 2014, Chief Executive Officer; created Drive to End Hunger, a multi-year, nationwide campaign which has donated over 36 million meals and provides support to over 100 anti-hunger organizations across the country. Has held a variety of board and advisory positions including AARP Services, AARP Funds, Congressional Hunger Center, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, U.S. Small Business Administration Council on Underserved Communities, Living Cities, and Caring for Military Families. Author of the book, “Disrupt Aging: A Bold New Path to Living Your Best Life at Every Age”. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Spring Hill College and Washington College; recognized as “Non-Profit Influencer of the Year” (2015); one of “ Washington’s Most Influential People” (2015 and 2016); “Non-Profit Times’ Power and Influence Top 50” (2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016); Peace Corps Director’s Award (2014); Malcolm Baldrige Fellow (2013).


  • Saadia Zahidi


    Saadia Zahidi

    Managing Director, World Economic Forum Geneva

    BA in Economics, Smith College; MPhil in International Economics, Graduate Institute Geneva; MPA, Harvard University. With the World Economic Forum: Economist (2003-2005); Head of Gender Parity Programme (2005-2011); Head of Civil Society (2008-2011); Head of Employment and Gender Initiatives (2013-2016); Head of Education, Gender and Work (2016-2018); currently Head of Centre for the New Economy and Society and Member of the Managing Board. Co-Author of Forum reports on Human Capital, Gender Gaps and Future of Jobs. Author, Fifty Million Rising (2018). Recipient of honours and awards, including: BBC 100 Women (2013 and 2014); Financial Times/McKinsey inaugural Bracken Bower Prize (2014); longlisted for FT/Mckinsey Business Book of the Year (2018). Interests: future of work, education and skills, income inequality and using big data for public good.

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