![]() World leaders delivering “State of the World” Special Addresses will include: Participants will hear first-hand how these leaders will drive action in these and other areas. Through Special Addresses and panels with leaders of G20 economies and international organizations, the Davos Agenda 2022 will provide crucial insights into a range of critical challenges. The Davos Agenda 2022 is the starting point for the dialogue needed for global cooperation in 2022.” To address them, leaders will need to adopt new models, look long term, renew cooperation and act systemically. But major global challenges await us, from climate change to rebuilding trust and social cohesion. Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, said: “Everyone hopes that in 2022 the COVID-19 pandemic, and the crises that accompanied it, will finally begin to recede. Accordingly, the Davos Agenda will focus on driving concerted action among key global stakeholders. However, as the Global Risks Report 2022 makes clear, COVID-19 is only one of the critical global challenges which may become unmanageable unless world leaders prioritize proactive collaboration. Vaccine inequities, combined with new strains, have also slowed international economic recovery. Radically different pandemic experiences have exacerbated global divisions. It will be the first global platform this year to provide an opportunity for key heads of state and government, together with chief executives and leaders from civil society and international organizations, to reflect on the “State of the World” and shape solutions for critical challenges in the year ahead. Modi also urged G20 countries to rethink how supply chain and global trade will work in the post-pandemic world while invoking cooperation and contribution by countries to deal with the current crisis.Two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, global leaders will convene for the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda 2022, from 17-21 January. “Though India contributes only 5% to global carbon emission, India’s 40% energy sources are coming from non-fossil fuels,” he said.Īcknowledging the pressing need for climate action, Modi said that countries across the world must contribute and cooperate to become part of the ‘Pro Planet People’ concept. Reiterating India’s promise at the COP26 Summit, Modi said that India is committed to achieving its net-zero target by 2070. He also said that while more than six lakh Indian villages are connected via optic fibre, in 14 sectors across India, incentive schemes worth $26 million have been initiated. Regarding India’s performance on the economic front, the PM said that India is pushing some major reforms to harness higher growth despite challenges spawned by the pandemic. “Deep economic reforms are another reason why India is the most attractive destination for investment”. India has more than 60,000 startups, out of which more than 80 are unicorns,” Modi said. “This is the best time to invest in India. ![]() Inviting international investors, Modi said that this is the best time for global investors to invest in India. “India has given more than 50 lakh software developers to the world,” Modi said while adding that big reforms are being pushed in the IT and BPO sectors. Lauding India’s IT sector, Modi said that India’s IT sector has given strength to the world, and was amongst one of the major forces for continued operations globally amidst as pandemic spread. He said that India has presented the world with a bouquet of hope which comprises trust in democracy, technologies that empower the 21st century and the unabashed talent of India’s youth. Modi said that India has come a long way from its image of License Raj to a country where power lies in the hand of its citizens. India is the third-largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in the world,” the PM said. “India saved multiple lives across the globe with its drugs and vaccines. Hailing India’s healthcare sector, Modi said that amid the Covid-19 crisis, India went with the concept of ‘One Earth, One Health.’ “Within one year of the vaccination drive, India was able to administer 160 crore vaccine doses,” Modi said while adding that India’s Co-Win Portal has gained international attention. For the first time in its 50-year history, WEF’s Davos summit that sees the coming together of global political and corporate leaders is being held virtually. Delivering the ‘State of the World’ special address on the first day of the Davos Agenda Summit, which is organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India is moving ahead confidently towards economic growth while tackling the third wave of Covid-19.
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