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Russia Today
25-04-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
‘The Future of the World' Open Dialogue essay contest presents submissions
Nearly 700 essays from around the world have been unveiled in Moscow ahead of a major global forum on the future economy, with authors sharing bold ideas for shaping a better world. Moscow hosted a presentation on Thursday of essays submitted for a contest which is part of the upcoming Open Dialogue: 'The Future of the World: New Platform for Global Growth'. The event, scheduled for April 28-30, will bring global experts to the Russian capital to explore what lies ahead for the world economy and society. The National Centre RUSSIA, which organized the contest, received nearly 700 submissions from 102 countries. The countries with the most active participants included Mexico, India, China, Oman, Italy, Egypt, Vietnam, Türkiye, Colombia, Canada, and France, according to the organizers. The essays, now compiled into four volumes, center on four themes: Investments in people, Technology, Environment, and Communication. The organizers say the goal is to identify breakthrough ideas that could inform future economic planning. 'Soon, there will be 10 billion of us on the planet, and we must decide what to do about electricity and environment in the future,' Gerald Sakuler, the president of the Austrian Business Club in Russia, said. 'There are many ideas. Every proposal will be heard.' Thursday's presentation brought together experts, contributors, and organizers to discuss highlights from the submissions and exchange ideas ahead of the main forum. The upcoming Open Dialogue forum will gather representatives from think tanks, government agencies, universities, development organizations, media, and youth groups to debate strategies for global development. The full event program is available in Russian, English, Chinese, Arabic, and Portuguese on the National Centre RUSSIA website.
Russia Today
19-03-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
‘The Future of the World: New Platform for Global Growth' essay contest closes submissions
All submissions have been received for an international essay contest on global economic development which is being held as part of the upcoming Open Dialogue 'The Future of the World: New Platform for Global Growth'. The forum aims to envision how major global shifts will shape the way people live for decades to come. The event, scheduled for April 28-30 at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow, will bring together experts, leading economists, and representatives from various sectors worldwide to discuss current economic challenges and shape strategies for future growth. The contest has generated 'tremendous interest,' and the geographical diversity of participants is 'impressive,' center director Natalia Virtuozova said in a statement on Monday. A total of 695 papers were received from 101 countries. According to Virtuozova, participants from Russia, Mexico, India, China, Oman, and Italy were among the most active. Submissions also came from Egypt, Vietnam, Türkiye, Colombia, Canada, France, and Transnistria. The ideas were delivered in the form of a five-page essay or a 10-minute presentation in the authors' native tongues. The number of applications and the interest in the event prompted an extension of the submission deadline from March 9 to March 15. The essays focus on four key topics: 'Investments in Human Capital', 'Investments in Technology', 'Investments in the Environment', and 'Investments in Communication'. The 'Human Capital' section covers issues such as the effective pursuit of demographic policy amid aging populations; migration and economic development; the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labor market; strategies to reduce youth unemployment; the use of new technologies in learning and education; strategies for enhancing the well-being of the population; and the prospects and effects of promoting a healthy lifestyle. The 'Technology' section focuses on technologies being used in order to ensure food security; breakthrough technologies in industry; AI as a key end-to-end technology; the optimization of healthcare using advanced technology; the prevention and minimization of the consequences of natural disasters; water resource management in the context of climate change; technology for providing accessible and sustainable energy and the development of smart cities. The 'Environment' section includes green infrastructure or creating sustainable and environmentally friendly urban spaces; transport accessibility for everyone; creating a comfortable environment subject to climate change; corporate social responsibility; managing natural hazards; barrier-free and inclusive environments; conscious consumption as the basis for conscious supply; and sustainable tourism as a way to enhance the quality of the urban environment. The 'Communication' section covers issues such as the future of trade; new logistics routes in the Global South and East; worldwide challenges and the responses of the insurance industry; improving financial flows; digital currencies as a tool for improving the international financial network; data mobility as part of global communication; and E-commerce and logistics platforms. 'Most of the essays focus on investment in people. The authors are concerned about access to education and the preservation of national identity. Regarding investment in technology, the central topic, of course, is artificial intelligence. For investment in communication, authors mainly discuss participation in international trade, while those from smaller countries emphasize access to reliable information. As for investment in the environment, the authors are primarily concerned about the future of cities—what future cities will look like and, most importantly, how people will live, work, and feel in them,' Natalia Virtuozova has said. Now with all submissions received, the organizers have started preparing a schedule for discussions based on the topics covered in the papers. The selection process has also begun. The winners will be invited to Moscow to take part in the Open Dialogue event in April, where they will join case sessions and expert discussions on the future of the global economy, along with representatives from leading think tanks, development institutions, universities, government agencies, business associations, youth organizations, and the media. The best essays will be published in English and the ideas presented in them will be considered for long-term economic planning. From Monday, invitations are being sent to moderators and experts from around the world. Additionally, registration is now open on the website for all those interested in listening to and participating in the Open Dialogue.
Russia Today
06-03-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Moscow hosts ‘The Future of the World: New Platform for Global Growth' essay contest
Moscow has launched an international essay contest on global economic development as part of the upcoming Open Dialogue 'The Future of the World: New Platform for Global Growth'. The event will take place at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow from April 28 to 30, 2025. The competition aims to gather expert opinions and innovative solutions for addressing current economic challenges and shaping strategies for future global growth. The best ideas will be incorporated into discussions at the Open Dialogue event and considered for long-term economic planning. Participants can choose from four key topics: 'Investments in Human Capital', covering demographics, migration, education, and digital inequality; 'Investments in Technology', focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity; 'Investments in the Environment', addressing human-centric development, green infrastructure, and transport accessibility; and 'Investments in Communication', covering trade barriers, financial flows, logistics, e-commerce, and digital currencies. The contest is open to experts worldwide. Participants can submit their ideas in the form of a five-page essay or a 10-minute presentation in their native language by March 15. Entries should be sent to dialog@ Winners will be invited to Moscow to take part in the Open Dialogue event, where they will join case sessions and expert discussions on the future of the global economy. The event will bring together representatives from leading think tanks, development institutions, universities, government agencies, business associations, youth organizations, and the media. According to event organizers, the contest has attracted significant global interest, prompting an extension of the submission deadline. 'Our project is attracting more and more attention on the international stage. The number of participants is growing every day… not only from Russia, but also from India, Egypt, Vietnam, Türkiye, Colombia, Canada, France, and Transnistria. This illustrates how much we all need a truly open dialogue,' Natalia Virtuozova, director general of the National Centre RUSSIA, said. For more information on participation and submission guidelines, visit the official website at
