2014年12月9日 · “The first wealth is health,” American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in 1860.­ Emerson’s quote, cited by Harvard economist and health expert David E. Bloom in Finance and Development ’s lead article, reminds us that good health is the foundation on which to build—a life, a community, an economy.­ Humanity has made great strides, developing …

2023年1月20日 · The pandemic resulted in a harmful backsliding on women’s health and without more investment, we won’t be able to regain progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Investment in women is unrivalled in its return on the investment for the health of all of society. An estimated $300 million investment into research focused on women could yield a $13 billion …

2023年8月21日 · The quality of our relationships directly affects our health, as well as our happiness. This is the conclusion of an 85-year-long Harvard study on happiness.

2024年2月21日 · A new report confirms why tackling the disparities in men and women's healthcare is not only good for women but also the economy.

2020年11月19日 · The idea of “health is wealth” means that a healthy population will determine whether many APAC countries can make or break the middle-income trap. With that, ensuring individuals and communities have access to the healthcare they need without suffering from financial hardship, has been at the forefront for most of the region’s governments.

2024年1月12日 · Targeting women’s health and wealth could be key to better gender parity. Women largely feel ignored by companies, relying on a fragmented marketplace for apt services, despite becoming wealthier and making most healthcare decisions for their households. Business leaders seeking to encourage more women into the workforce should tailor offerings with their …

2021年12月10日 · The latest World Inequality Report highlights the extent of the wealth and income inequality between and within countries.

2023年7月19日 · Businesses that invest in their workforce’s health and well-being have a competitive advantage and increased profitability. The health benefits of work largely depend on working conditions and work environment – two affordable workplace factors easily available to managers. Leaders who prioritise a healthy, happy workplace can increase employee …

2024年1月14日 · Key sessions and reports at Davos will look at how climate change affects health, how to close the women's health gap and how digital tools can transform healthcare.

2020年10月9日 · Investing in mental health is not just the right thing to do. As experts have proven time and time again, it’s also good for business. Businesses have the power to create real change, through tackling workplace mental health and engaging in the global conversation around mental health in the workplace and beyond.