As the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos this week under the theme Rebuilding Trust, I am reflecting on the learnings and dialogue from last year, and how it is crucial now more than ever to focus on the fundamental principles of driving transparency, consistency and accountability in a world of constant transformation.

Especially as we take on the agreement from COP28 at Dubai-UAE, it is evident that urgent action is needed to combat the climate crisis, for the health of the planet and its people. Throughout the week, it is vital to collaborate on how to accelerate progress and improve health outcomes, looking at how climate change affects health, how to close the women’s health gap and how digital tools can transform healthcare, especially #AI, all which will be captured in three key reports, anticipated to launch at the end of the World Economic Forum 24.

Embracing the youth voice is also essential in repairing trust with the next generation, as we work towards building a healthy world for them to inherit, and scale up life-saving and life-changing investments for adolescents while honouring commitments to tackle inequalities and create future opportunities.

Fundamental to the long-term global health strategy are open platforms for dialogue, stronger private-public sector partnerships, agile policy frameworks and effective deployment of innovative technologies that can lead to practical and implementable gains. The Wellbeing Foundation Africa Davos Delegation to 54th World Economic Forum, will be aiming to instil a measure of collective agency, as together, we work towards restoring wellbeing and trust at three fundamental levels: into the future, within societies and among nations.

 

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