This paper is the outcome of a set of international, multistakeholder dialogues organized by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the New Economy and Society. The dialogues engaged the Centre’s six Global Future Councils to identify the most urgent economic and social challenges as the world emerges from the COVID-19 crisis and explored a range of response options to build back on a much broader, more inclusive basis.

As a key output of this process, this report draws upon  discussion contributions by leaders and experts who engaged in dialogues between October 2020 and May 2021. It also  includes the latest thinking from international organizations,  academic researchers, think tanks, businesses and other stakeholders. The paper is intended to be a resource for governments, business and other stakeholders interested in furthering economic and social progress.