Davos 2020

Reflecting on the unanimous commitment to upholding the principles of the stakeholder economy – from designing fairer economies and inclusive workplaces, to shaping a cleaner planet and healthy futures.

Two key agreements were achieved during the Smart Cities roundtable – the retrofitting of existing cities and financing models for long term wider development as well as extending “smartness” to smaller towns and villages to ensure inclusive growth.

The strong consensus for the need to act on climate change has continued through this Davos week.

Enabled by a connected world, cybersecurity risks represent an existential threat to global security, making the case for caution and action.

Investors increasingly prioritise sustainability in investment strategies.

While a positive economic cycle accelerates investments, collaborative leadership accelerates a sustainable future.

Efficiently focusing corporate resources remains central to the discussion, coupled with an expanded definition of what it means to be successful in the interests of all stakeholders, from shareholders to communities.

Cloud, social and collaboration technologies enable communication and collaboration across vast distances to connect a globally dispersed society working to solve common challenges.

The mood and economic sentiment this year seems positive. It’s markedly different from the sombreness of Davos 2019, perhaps an indication of the optimism for the decade ahead.

The digital revolution has produced many stars, from robotic assistants and smart workplaces, to a more unlikely hero: humans.

There is something in the air this week at Davos, a determination to mark the 50th anniversary of the World Economic Forum with meaningful and lasting collective action.

Next week, JLL will be playing a very active role at the World Economic Forum’s 2020 Annual Meeting in Davos.