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Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The 80th Anniversary of the First Meeting of the IMF Executive Board

Last week marked the 80th anniversary of the first meeting of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund. It is difficult to know what the atmosphere was like on 6 May 1946, when twelve Executive Directors gathered at the Washington Hotel for their first meeting. Yet those people began building what was then described as something entirely new in the history of international monetary practice — and what would become one of the most important bodies of monetary policy in the world.

IMF at 80: The Executive Board and the Evolution of Global Financial Cooperation

In May 2026, the International Monetary Fund marks an important institutional milestone: the 80th anniversary of the first meeting of its Executive Board. On 6 May 1946, the first Executive Directors of the IMF met in Washington, D.C., beginning the operational life of an institution created to help stabilise the international monetary system after the devastation of the Great Depression and the Second World War. The IMF’s own first Annual Report records that its operations began from that first meeting of the Executive Directors in Washington. (IMF)

Monday, 11 May 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

TOP 100 Women in Business will meet at the World Woman Forum 2026 in Davos, 9-12 July

Women have always participated in economic life. Across centuries, women traded in markets, managed farms, produced textiles, ran family workshops, operated shops, financed community activities and sustained local economies. But in many societies, their work was informal, legally restricted or attributed to male relatives.

The modern story of women in business becomes more visible in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, when women began to appear publicly as merchants, industrialists, financiers, publishers, beauty entrepreneurs, fashion founders, educators and owners of scalable businesses.

Sunday, 10 May 2026

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Péter Magyar’s Inauguration and the Return of a European Nation

The inauguration of Péter Magyar as Prime Minister of Hungary marks more than a change of government; it signals the beginning of a new political era for a country that has spent much of the last century struggling between freedom and domination. On 9 May 2026, Magyar was sworn in after the pro-European, centre-right Tisza Party won a decisive parliamentary victory, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and securing a powerful majority in the National Assembly. Reuters reported that Magyar came to office promising systemic reform, an anti-corruption drive, restoration of democratic institutions, and a strategic return toward Hungary’s Western allies. (Reuters)

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Robert “Madyar” Brovdi: From Entrepreneur to Architect of Ukraine’s Drone Revolution

In the story of Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s full-scale invasion, few figures symbolize the transformation of modern warfare as powerfully as Robert Brovdi, better known by his call sign “Madyar”. Once a businessman and cultural patron from western Ukraine, Brovdi has become one of the most recognizable commanders in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a central figure in the rise of drone warfare.

In June 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved Brovdi’s appointment as Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, making him responsible for one of the most innovative and strategically important branches of Ukraine’s military. (President of Ukraine)

Sunday, 26 April 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Bohdan Gavrylyshyn, his Legacy will be performed again in Davos at the GBW

The 26th Global Business Week, which will take place in Davos from 9 to 17 July 2026, will be opened with a symbolic and deeply meaningful address by Christina Batruch, daughter of Bohdan Hawrylyshyn — the renowned Ukrainian economist, visionary, public figure, co-founder and first director of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

This opening moment carries special historical significance. On 19 October 2026, the world will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bohdan Dmytrovych Hawrylyshyn — an outstanding Ukrainian whose life and work made a profound contribution to Ukraine’s state-building, education, economics, public administration, international relations and civil society.

Sunday, 8 February 2026

Sunday, February 08, 2026

Oxford’s New Admissions Tests 2026

By Olga Azarova, Education Expert at World Education, Science and Innovation Organisation

When people hear that University of Oxford is changing its undergraduate admissions tests, the first reaction is often: “So Oxford is making it simpler?”

That interpretation misses what’s really happening.

Oxford has announced that from 2026 it will move away from several of its own subject-specific admissions tests and instead use a smaller set of standardised, computer-based tests run by UAT-UK — a collaboration between Imperial College London and University of Cambridge. These tests are delivered online via Pearson’s global test-centre network.

This isn’t about lowering the bar. It’s about how universities compete, how they manage risk and scale, and how they try to make selection fairer when demand keeps rising.

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Global Mentoring Programme 2026 announced the intake in 200 countries

How the Global Women’s Mentoring Program Emerged

From the Vital Voices initiative (1997–1999) to U.S. Department of State support and a worldwide network

Global mentoring for women did not appear overnight. It grew out of a public-policy idea in the late 1990s, evolved into an independent international organization, and later expanded through public–private partnerships that connected women leaders across countries and industries. Below is a clear narrative of how this global mentoring model formed—along with the people and formats that helped it scale.

1) The origins: a U.S. State Department initiative (1997)

In 1997, the U.S. Department of State launched the Vital Voices Democracy Initiative. It is often described as an effort to make the promotion of women’s rights and women’s leadership part of U.S. foreign policy. In Vital Voices sources, this early stage is linked to the roles of Hillary Rodham Clinton (then First Lady) and Madeleine Albright (then U.S. Secretary of State).

Monday, 26 January 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026

Revolution in Education: How WESIO Is Transforming Schools, Colleges and Universities

The World Education, Science and Innovation Organisation (WESIO) is an international non-profit organisation and accreditation body headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Established in its current corporate form in 2022, it operates as a global movement to advance sustainable development through the intersection of education, science, and business innovation.

Core Activities

Global Impact

WESIO claims a reach of over 40 countries, having trained more than 3,000 teachers and educated approximately 1.15 million students through its accredited programmes. It is part of the Global Development Alliance (GDA), an ecosystem that unites educational, legal, and media companies to scale entrepreneurship worldwide.

Would you like to know the specific requirements for an educational institution to apply for WESIO accreditation?

Saturday, 10 January 2026

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Vital Voices Announces Global Leaders




Vital Voices Announces 2025 Network Engagement Awardees


Vital Voices celebrates the women who bring its global community to life. The Network Engagement Awards honour twelve extraordinary leaders who go beyond participation — they actively uplift, connect, and empower others across the Vital Voices Global Network.

In a year marked by global uncertainty and challenges for women’s organisations, these awardees stood out for their resilience, generosity, and leadership. Through conversations, mentorship, collaboration, and opportunity-sharing, they strengthened the community and proved that leadership is most powerful when it is shared.

These women demonstrate that one post, one insight, or one act of support can ripple across countries — creating real change and lasting impact.

2025 Vital Voices Network Engagement Awardees

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Sunday, December 28, 2025

The Silver Screen Glow: Your Ultimate Guide to the Movies That Own Christmas 2025

The tree is lit. The cocoa is steaming. Someone’s already arguing about whether one more film is a reasonable idea at 11:47 p.m. And the world is obsessed with one question:

What are we watching tonight?

If the 2025 holiday season feels like a cinematic gold rush, you’re not imagining it. This year’s line-up isn’t merely “something to have on in the background.” It’s a full-blown cultural event—sequels that actually deliver, family films with real brains, and Netflix thrillers pulling tens of millions of views in a single week. Netflix

So here’s your guide: not just a list, but a holiday viewing strategy—a set of films that create conversations, spark laughter, and (when you want it) raise your pulse.

Grab the remote. Here is the pulse of Christmas 2025.

Friday, 12 December 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025

Andrew Azarov. How to get through a crisis with minimal losses and build a crisis-resilient business

Andrii Azarov, Founder of the GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE international consortium (global-alliance.biz), entrepreneur with 35 years of experience, managing 40+ companies, organisations and projects; Chairman of the Higher Council of the European Association of Business Development.

Why the world keeps entering “new crises”

Over the last decade, the global economy has been living in a near-permanent stress test: financial shocks, political turbulence, economic downturns, pandemics, supply-chain disruptions, currency volatility, constant wars, energy price swings, high inflation and rising interest rates. These crises look different on the surface, but inside the business they trigger the same chain reaction: 

  • demand falls or becomes unpredictable
  • costs rise (or cash flow collapses)
  • credit tightens
  • partners break commitments
  • the workforce becomes anxious
  • decision-making speed becomes more valuable than “perfect plans” 

The anti-crisis methods are largely the same, regardless of whether the trigger is a pandemic, a financial crisis, a political crisis or a broader economic recession: protect liquidity, stabilise operations, renegotiate obligations, reduce complexity, pivot to what is in demand, and build partnerships that increase resilience.

Practical advice for the future (from my 35-year playbook)

Sunday, 30 November 2025

Sunday, November 30, 2025

“Education is not only about knowledge, but about creating strong personalities” — Dr. Olga Azarova

Trend: Shift from knowledge-based learning to competency-based learning.

International Education Network MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL is the world’s № 1 brand in business education for kids and teens. For more than two decades, it has pioneered a new educational model that develops entrepreneurial, emotional, creative, and leadership skills in children aged 6–17, preparing them for success in the global economy.

“Education is not only about knowledge; it is about creating strong personalities who can lead, innovate, and transform society.”Dr. Olga Azarova, Founder of MINIBOSS Business School

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

All-Ukrainian Charity Action WINGS OF SUPPORT for Ukrainian Children



Tears of joy, trust, warm positive energy, gratitude, sincere emotions, support, countless hugs, and the cheerful laughter of children — all this describes the charity project “Wings of Support,” which filled hearts with love and hope.



The event was held under the initiative of the World Woman Club, in partnership with the World Woman Forum, with the support of Dr Olga Azarova, Ludmila Stanislavenko and a generous family from Taiwan — Cherry Chang and Evan Yang, who provided charitable donations for the implementation of this meaningful project.

Sunday, 9 November 2025

Sunday, November 09, 2025

Day of the Ukrainian Hustka 2025

Born of Love, Inspired by Tradition, Empowered by the Spirit of Ukrainian Women

In a world that changes rapidly — where borders blur and war reminds us of the value of every symbol of unity — the Ukrainian scarf (hustka) has become more than an element of national attire.
It has transformed into a symbol of spiritual strength, feminine dignity, and love for the Motherland.

That is why in 2019, a unique international cultural and patriotic project was born — “DUH” – The Day of the Ukrainian Hustka, initiated by Liudmyla Stanislavenko, Head of the Global Council of the WORLD WOMAN CLUB — an international network of women leaders uniting successful and inspiring women from over 30 countries worldwide.

 

Friday, 7 November 2025

Friday, November 07, 2025

Global Peace Award “UKRAINIAN SUN” 2025


In 2022, at the very beginning of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the Global Peace Award “Ukrainian Sun” was founded by Dr Olga Azarova, Founder and President of the World Woman Club International.

“Fighting for peace is worth it.
Because peace is not the silence after a storm —
it is harmony created from love, wisdom, and action.”
Dr. Olga Azarova

The world needs new heroes — not only those who fight with weapons, who are undoubtedly the greatest value of Ukraine today, but also warriors of light, who carry meaning, peace, knowledge, justice, and hope.

That is why we created the Global Leadership Award “Ukrainian Sun” — as a symbol of gratitude to all who build a world worth living in through their actions.


The Meaning of “Ukrainian Sun”

“Ukrainian Sun” is more than an award — it is a global mark of honour, uniting people from different countries, cultures, religions, and worldviews around one goal — building peace through the power of humanity.

Ukrainian Sun Award Honours Global Leaders Who:
  • Strengthen international dialogue and diplomacy;
  • Support and expand peacebuilding initiatives;
  • Create platforms for intercultural understanding and cooperation;
  • Develop educational, scientific, and social projects;
  • Empower women and youth in their pursuit of a better future

The Global Peace Award “Ukrainian Sun” is a message of gratitude from the people of Ukraine to everyone who stands today on the side of good, light, and truth.

Ukraine has become a symbol of courage and dignity in the 21st century — defending democracy and freedom for the entire civilised world. Now, our Sun shines far beyond borders — as a light of peace and hope for all humanity.

Global Peace Award “Ukrainian Sun” — Laureates & Justifications

1. Olena Zelenska – First Lady of Ukraine
For her humanitarian leadership and care for war victims.
Olena Zelenska has become the voice of compassion and resilience during the war in Ukraine. Her initiatives in mental health, children’s education, and humanitarian aid symbolise the moral strength of Ukrainian womanhood and the healing power of empathy in times of war.
 

2. Ursula von der Leyen – President of the European Commission
For uniting Europe and supporting Ukraine in the struggle for peace.
As the first woman leading the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen demonstrated unprecedented solidarity with Ukraine and visionary leadership that strengthened European unity, democracy, and values of peace and freedom.
 


3. Oksana Markarova – Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA
For strengthening Ukraine–USA cooperation and representing the nation’s courage.
Oksana Markarova’s diplomatic leadership has amplified Ukraine’s voice in the world. Through her professionalism, integrity, and vision, she has become a symbol of Ukrainian resilience and female leadership in international diplomacy.

 
4. Liudmyla Stanislavenko – Chair of the Global Council, World Woman Club
For uniting Ukrainian women worldwide and supporting the vulnerable.
Her tireless volunteer work, social projects, and cultural diplomacy have empowered women and refugees, while promoting Ukraine’s image as a nation of humanity, dignity, and resilience. She embodies the strength of Ukrainian female leadership.
 

5. Tetiana Semikop – Social and Charity Activist
For lifelong service to vulnerable people and children.
Through decades of public service and her “Faith, Hope, Love” initiative, Tetiana has created safe spaces for victims of violence and supported hundreds of families. Her compassion and action exemplify peace through care and social justice.


6. Irene Khajalia – Educator and Civil Activist (Georgia)
For promoting inclusive education and international cooperation.
As one of Georgia’s pioneers in modern education, Irene has broken barriers and championed lifelong learning, leadership, and youth empowerment, inspiring global respect for the transformative power of education.
 

7. Iryna Plakhtiy – Volunteer, Philanthropist, and Life Coach
For uniting people through kindness, personal transformation, and social service.
Iryna’s humanitarian and coaching projects have supported war-affected families, military personnel, and children. Her philosophy of “Faith in Goodness” has inspired thousands to act with courage, empathy, and purpose.



Each laureate of the “Ukrainian Sun” Global Peace Award reflects a facet of peacebuilding — through diplomacy, leadership, education, volunteerism, and human compassion. Together, they represent the living light of Ukraine — a nation whose spirit shines far beyond its borders, bringing hope, unity, and renewal to the world.

About the Ceremony

The Global Peace Award “Ukrainian Sun” is Ukraine’s gratitude to the world —
a mark of honour and a symbol of humanity’s new dawn.

The award ceremony will take place in Davos, Switzerland,
the heart of global dialogue, during the World Woman Forum 2026.

Here, those will gather who bring light — not only for themselves but for the entire world.

“When the Ukrainian Sun rises — darkness retreats.” ☀️
Dzhokhar Dudayev

#UkrainianSunPeaceAward #GlobalPeaceAward #UkrainianSun #WorldWomanForum2026

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Olga Azarova: 20 Secrets of Leading Women’s Communities






Dr Olga Azarova,
Founder & President of World Woman Club International Business Network, Founder of 44 businesses, Laureate of the FORTUNE 500 Most Powerful Women Award, USA.

Over 20 years of leading a women’s club, I have gained a deep understanding of both female sensitivity and fragility, and at the same time, female endurance and heroism. From this experience, I can share 20 secrets of working with women’s communities — an alchemy of emotion, strength, and wisdom.

1. Women only recently gained their rights.
Just a hundred years ago, women in most countries had no rights — no rights to property, education, or even their own children.
Today, we witness a powerful compensatory demand for women’s leadership and development — something that was suppressed for thousands of years by religious dogmas and patriarchal systems.
This modern era of female leadership began only 30–50 years ago. Our Club has been part of this awakening for 20 years.

2. Women have little historical experience in collective leadership.
Aside from the Amazons and the first suffragists, women rarely led together.
That’s why they now need conscious collective leadership — a shared direction, a beacon of purpose, and the ability to unite around higher goals.

3. Women are delicate, emotional, and deeply sensitive.
To lead them, you must rise above emotional turbulence — to observe with a “third eye.”
Sometimes women need to vent, to laugh or cry — but everything returns to harmony if love remains the foundation.
Never give too much weight to emotional reactions. They pass like rain, and sunshine always returns.

4. Toxicity is different from sensitivity.
Some women carry deep wounds and unconsciously project them onto others.
If such pain spreads through a community, it can harm the collective.
In these cases, gentle separation — like a healing amputation — may be needed to protect the organism.
Do not judge or resent such women; let them go with love. They often return once their hearts heal.

5. Women are more resilient than men.
Scientific research proves that women can endure greater emotional and moral strain.
It’s connected to motherhood — the biological ability to turn off pain and focus on survival for the sake of their children.
In times of war, this resilience becomes a sacred skill: not reacting to noise or chaos, but continuing to move toward the light.
If not for strong mothers, there would be no strong sons or daughters.

6. Women cannot tolerate emptiness.
If there is no movement, meaning, or creative energy, women begin to “occupy themselves with each other.”
That’s why a women’s leader must always provide direction — projects, purpose, inspiration.
When there is creation, there is no destruction.
 
7. Women need beauty.
Even in business communities, women crave harmony, elegance, and aesthetic pleasure.
The club’s space must be visually beautiful and emotionally warm.
Flowers, music, light, and small details — they’re not decor, but a language of love and respect.
Beauty is how women feel seen and valued.

8. Women live by heart, not by rules.
Formal regulations are useless without love.
You can write all the policies you want, but without an emotional connection, the community will break apart. A strong women’s organisation is built on trust, mutual love, and calm dialogue — not on authority or fear.
If a community needs to change direction, everyone should agree gracefully.
And if it doesn’t work right away — try again, a thousand times if needed — because love and trust must be stronger than ego.
If you only love yourself, don’t join a women’s club.
If you’re not ready to listen, explain, and unite — don’t seek leadership.

9. Women need an example.
Not a commander, but a lighthouse leader who inspires through strength and calmness.
Women don’t follow orders — they follow energy.
In times of war or crisis, especially in Ukraine, women seek inner strength.
When one woman remains strong, others believe they can too.
This energy of spirit creates a collective quantum field of resilience.

10. Women need recognition.
Every woman wants to be seen, heard, and appreciated.
A simple “thank you” or acknowledgement of her effort reignites her motivation.
A wise leader generously shares light — praises, thanks, and inspires.
Recognition is the fuel of love.

11. Women grow through relationships.
The best version of a woman is born in a circle of other women.
Competition destroys, but sisterhood heals.
Therefore, a woman’s leader must protect the atmosphere of respect, lineage, and warmth, like a mother protects the home.

12. Women sense falseness instantly.
A woman’s leader cannot be “a formal figure.”
They intuitively feel motives, tone, and energy.
The only way to lead is to be authentic.
Even difficult truths are accepted when spoken sincerely.
True allies don’t attack mistakes — they smile, support, and move forward together.

13. Women are alchemists of pain.
Almost every woman has faced loss, betrayal, or fear — but feminine energy can transform suffering into compassion.
That’s why communities must allow space for honesty and healing.
Conflict and renewal are natural parts of growth.
Whatever doesn’t break us — makes us wiser and stronger.

14. Women need a sense of belonging.
They must feel part of something greater — a mission, a movement, a legacy.
A women’s club isn’t just a “group of ladies” — it’s a force of change.
When there is a shared mission, energy flows freely.

15. Women need the energy of celebration.
A woman’s community is a living organism that feeds on joy.
Celebrations, anniversaries, forums, retreats, and photoshoots are not vanity, but renewal.
Without beauty, laughter, and dance, the community fades.

16. Women get tired of drama — but they can’t live without emotion.
Emotion is part of female nature.
The secret is to transform emotions into creativity.
Let women express — cry, laugh, or complain — then rise again like a Phoenix.
A wise leader channels emotional energy into creation, not destruction.

17. Women cannot grow without spirituality.
A woman without a soul connection loses her centre.
The club should be more than a meeting space — it must be a field of awareness, inspiration, and meaning.
Spirituality isn’t religion — it’s the understanding of why we live, why we walk together, what unites us, and what we’re building as a civilisation of femininity.
After 20 years, our mission has crystallised — and continues to evolve.

18. Women need symbols and rituals.
They create a sense of unity and sacredness.
A candle of gratitude, a song, a shared colour — these small things carry deep energy.
Symbols are the language of the heart.

19. Women need a safe space.
A place where they can be themselves — without fear or judgment.
If women start competing or boasting, the space becomes toxic.
True leaders never compare or overpower — they cooperate.
A real women’s community is not a contest of egos; it’s a circle of mutual love and purpose.
Safety builds trust, and trust leads to growth.

20. Women are the power of love — the power of flow.
True female leadership is service to a shared mission.
When the goal is high, personal ambitions fade.
A real leader doesn’t control — she guides.
She leads through understanding, not pressure; with warmth, not cold authority.
This light is born from teamwork, trust, and shared purpose.
A woman’s organisation is not a hierarchy — it’s a circle of light.
When gratitude, love, and respect fill that circle — miracles happen.

After 20 years, I know for sure:
You can’t lead a women’s community through only management rules.
It’s a living alchemy — where wisdom replaces power, attention replaces control, and love replaces fear. When light burns in the centre, every woman begins to shine.
But that light must be sustained — a leader must be an atomic reactor of love, radiating strength even through fatigue, pressure, and endless tasks.
People see the sparkle of events, not the weight of leadership behind them.
So, when you see a woman leading, support her.
Because she’s carrying not just her dream, but the evolution of all women.
Someday, the world will truly understand the value of this sacred work.

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Nobel Prize in Economics 2025: Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt named laureates


This image was created using AI as an independent illustration for this article. Any similarities or differences to actual figures are purely coincidental. Copyright: 100% NEWS Editorial Team.

Innovation as the Engine of Prosperity: Why the 2025 Economics Nobel Matters Now

By Prof. Andrii Azarov, International Business Academy Consortium (IBAC)

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt “for explaining innovation-driven economic growth”. The monetary award is SEK 11 million: half goes to Mokyr; Aghion and Howitt share the other half equally. The decision was announced in Stockholm on 13 October 2025.

Why these three

The laureates connect the deep mechanics of long-run prosperity to technological change and creative destruction—the competitive process through which new products, firms and ideas displace obsolete ones. Their contributions explain:

  • How sustained growth became possible after centuries of near-stagnation (Mokyr).
  • Which institutional settings amplify or suppress these forces—from open science and engineering competence to competition policy and social insurance.
  • How innovation drives productivity at the firm level yet aggregates to a stable growth path (Aghion–Howitt).

Joel Mokyr: the preconditions of sustained growth

Joel Mokyr (Northwestern University) demonstrated that long-run growth rests on a cumulative stock of useful knowledge and the mechanical competence to apply it. He distinguishes between propositional knowledge (understanding how nature works) and prescriptive knowledge (know-how in production). When institutions lower the cost of accessing and exchanging both—learned societies, journals, standards, apprenticeships—and when society tolerates the disruption of new methods, the feedback loop between science and practice accelerates. That is how the world moved from episodic bursts of progress to an era of continuous improvement.

Philippe Aghion & Peter Howitt: growth through creative destruction

Philippe Aghion (Collège de France/INSEAD/LSE) and Peter Howitt (Brown University) formalised a growth paradigm in which innovations replace incumbent technologies. In their framework, entrepreneurs invest in R&D to “escape competition”; successful innovators earn temporary rents; laggards exit or adapt; resources reallocate to higher-productivity uses. Crucially, the model reconciles micro-level turbulence (entry, exit, job reallocation) with macro-level stability (a sustained growth trend), and it illuminates why competition and innovation are linked in a nuanced, often inverted-U relationship: too little rivalry dulls effort; cut-throat rivalry kills returns to R&D.

Why it matters now

With rapid advances in AI, an expensive green transition, and renewed geopolitical fragmentation, the Committee’s choice underscores a simple truth: innovation mechanisms must be deliberately nurtured. Economies that weaken competition, restrict knowledge flows, or entrench incumbents risk a slide into low-productivity equilibria.

Three implications follow:

  1. Make markets contestable. Competition policy and open trade enlarge the payoff to invention and diffusion; protectionism shrinks it.
  2. Cushion the transition, don’t block it. Social insurance, reskilling and labour mobility are complements to innovation—not substitutes—because creative destruction is beneficial system-wide yet locally painful.
  3. Back knowledge infrastructure. Stable funding of basic research, interoperable standards, and open scientific exchange reduce the cost of recombining ideas.

Quick bios

  • Joel Mokyr (b. 1946, Leiden): economic historian whose work shows how the accumulation and diffusion of useful knowledge—paired with engineering practice and tolerant institutions—ignite sustained growth; Professor at Northwestern University.
  • Peter Howitt (b. 1946, Canada): co-author of the Aghion–Howitt model; Professor Emeritus, Brown University; pioneer of the micro-to-macro link in innovation-led growth.
  • Philippe Aghion (b. 1956, Paris): leading scholar of growth, competition and industrial policy; architect of modern Schumpeterian growth theory; Collège de France / INSEAD / LSE.

Five ideas at the core of the prize

  1. Innovation drives growth. Capital deepening explains little without a continual flow of new ideas.
  2. Scale magnifies incentives. Larger, open markets increase the expected returns to R&D; fragmentation erodes them.
  3. Institutions are decisive. Law, education, research infrastructure and a culture that values “useful knowledge” determine whether societies adopt new technology.
  4. Creative destruction is productive—and disruptive. Policy should mitigate private losses (through safety nets and mobility) without muting competition.
  5. Policy is calibration, not dirigisme. Enforce contestable markets; fund foundational science; use targeted, time-bounded incentives (e.g., for green and digital technologies).

What makes the Economics Prize distinctive

Strictly speaking, this award is not among Alfred Nobel’s original prizes. It was established by Sveriges Riksbank in 1968 for the bank’s 300th anniversary and is conferred under the same rules and ceremonies. The first laureates were Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinbergen in 1969.

Implications for policy and business

For governments

  • Competition & openness: Maintain contestability in product, capital and data markets; avoid creeping protectionism.
  • Smart, not sprawling subsidies: Prioritise enabling platforms (testing facilities, compute for AI research, grid flexibility) over firm-specific bailouts.
  • R&D architecture: Fund basic research; support translational institutes that bridge labs and factories; simplify IP where diffusion is essential.
  • Skills & mobility: Scale apprenticeships and mid-career reskilling in engineering-rich domains; remove barriers to worker and firm entry.

For corporates

  • Invest in discovery & deployment. Balance incremental improvements with a portfolio of bets on general-purpose technologies.
  • Build with openness. University partnerships, shared testbeds and interoperable standards reduce the cost and time to scale.
  • Design for rivalry. Organise internal “neck-and-neck” competition on measurable productivity outcomes, not vanity metrics.

For society

  • Fair transitions. Creative destruction creates aggregate gains but local shocks; robust safety nets and portable benefits are complements to innovation.
  • Trust in science. Predictable rules for research integrity and data governance sustain the social licence for technological change.

At a glance

  • Prize fund: SEK 11 million (Mokyr 1/2; Aghion 1/4; Howitt 1/4) - about 1 million euros. 
  • Award ceremony: 10 December, anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
  • Announcement: 13 October 2025, Stockholm. 

Official facts about the laureates

Joel Mokyr — The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025
Born: 26 July 1946, Leiden, the Netherlands
Affiliation at the time of the award: Northwestern University (Evanston, IL, USA); Eitan Berglas School of Economics, Tel Aviv University (Israel)
Prize motivation: “for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress”
Prize share: 1/2

Philippe Aghion — The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025
Born: 17 August 1956, Paris, France
Affiliation at the time of the award: Collège de France (Paris), INSEAD (Paris), London School of Economics and Political Science (London)
Prize motivation: “for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction”
Prize share: 1/4

Peter Howitt — The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025
Born: 31 May 1946, Canada
Affiliation at the time of the award: Brown University (Providence, Rhode Island, USA)
Prize motivation: “for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction”
Prize share: 1/4

More at the official website: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/

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Editor’s note (100% NEWS): we will continue to track reactions across academia and markets, and how the laureates’ ideas shape economic policy in the EU and the US.

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Monday, 6 October 2025

Monday, October 06, 2025

The Nobel Prize 2025 in Medicine: for new treatments for both autoimmune diseases and cancer

The announcements for the 2025 Nobel Prizes have just begun (as of October 6, 2025).

Here are the laureates who have been announced so far:

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists "for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance."

The laureates, who share the prestigious award, are:

  Mary E. Brunkow (USA),

  Fred Ramsdell (USA),

  Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan).

Their groundbreaking work has provided essential understanding of how the body's immune system is regulated to prevent it from attacking its own tissues (autoimmune diseases). These discoveries have laid the foundation for new treatments for both autoimmune diseases and cancer. 

Alfred Nobel, the invent tor of dynamite, once branded the "merchant of death".

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Thirty Years of Resonance: Revisiting Beijing '95 and Hillary Clinton's Defining Speech "Human rights are women’s rights"

This September 4th marks a pivotal moment in the history of the global fight for gender equality: the 30th anniversary of the opening of the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Convened under the theme “Action for Equality, Development and Peace,” the two-week gathering in 1995 was more than a diplomatic meeting; it was a watershed that redefined the scope of women's rights as fundamental human rights and provided a revolutionary blueprint for progress. At its heart was a speech by then-U.S. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, an address so powerful and unyielding that it echoed across the world, challenging entrenched power structures and giving a bold, new voice to a global movement.


The Stage: A World Gathering in Beijing

The Beijing Conference was unprecedented in its scale and ambition. It brought together 17,000 participants, including delegates from 189 governments, and an additional 30,000 activists who attended a parallel NGO Forum. The goal was to assess the progress since the previous women's conference in Nairobi (1985) and to adopt a new set of commitments.

The context was a world rapidly changing after the Cold War, yet one where discrimination and violence against women remained pervasive and often legally enshrined. The conference aimed to shift the conversation from theoretical discussions to concrete, actionable policies. After intense negotiations, the crowning achievement of the diplomatic effort was the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a comprehensive document that outlined 12 critical areas of concern—from women and poverty to education and training, violence against women, and the girl-child. It was, and remains, the most progressive blueprint for advancing women's rights globally.

"Women's Rights Are Human Rights": The Speech That Changed the Conversation

Monday, 15 September 2025

Monday, September 15, 2025

Prince Harry in Ukraine

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Friday, after an invitation by an organisation that supports Ukrainians with life-changing injuries caused by the war.

The Duke of Sussex arrived by train and said he wanted to do "everything possible" to help the recovery of injured military personnel.

Superhumans, which helps provide those injured with prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation, told the BBC that it invited Prince Harry to Ukraine.

There are tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians with amputations as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine – numbers vary, as Ukraine doesn't give precise statistics on military casualties.

The prince took part in a panel discussion at Kyiv's National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War - where he advised those leaving military service that there is "light at the end of the tunnel".

"You will feel lost at times, like you lack purpose," said Harry, who spent 10 years in the British army.

"Don't stay silent. Silence will hold you in the dark.

"Open up to your friends and family, because in doing so you give them permission to do the same."

Among the people Harry met during the trip was war veteran Vasyl Tamulis, who told the Reuters news agency: "My main goal was to get a photograph with him because not many people have a photograph with [a] prince."

"Being selected for Invictus Games unites people and motivates because it is a very difficult selection process," he added, referring to the international multi-sport competition Harry set up for injured and sick military service personnel - both serving and veterans.

The duke also met privately with Ukraine's Minister for Veteran Affairs Natalia Kalmykova and attended a fundraising lunch in support of the Superhumans Centre in Lviv.

Ahead of the trip, Prince Harry told the Guardian: "We cannot stop the war but what we can do is do everything we can to help the recovery process."

"We can continue to humanise the people involved in this war and what they are going through."

The paper reported that Harry was joined by a team from his Invictus Games Foundation, which he launched in 2014.

Ukraine was given special permission to compete in the games by President Zelensky in 2022, just months after the war began.

During the opening ceremony, the prince said the world was "united" with the country.

His visit to Kyiv came after the Sussex's charitable foundation Archewell said on Wednesday that it had donated $500,000 (£369,000) to projects supporting injured children from Ukraine and Gaza.