The“ Belt and Road International Cooperation Award” targets applicants promoting policy connectivity, road connectivity, unimpeded trade, currency connectivity, and people-to-people bonds (a five-pronged approach) via international cooperation; offering innovative solutions to property eradication, infrastructure development, transformation and upgrading of economic growth, combating environmental pollution control and addressing climate change to achieve sustainable development. The inaugural “Belt and Road International Cooperation Award” presented ten Annual Awards, with the results officially announced on November 24, 2024, at the Silk Road International Association Conference. This special issue features over ten outstanding articles, providing detailed analyses and introductions to the award-winning organizations and projects from the Award winners. It aims to encourage more entities to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, form a broader international consensus and actions on cooperation, and promote the recovery of the global economy and the realization of sustainable development goals.
This special issue provides an in-depth focus on the distinguished award-winning institutions and exemplary projects of the 5th "IFF Global Green Finance Award". The coverage spans multiple critical fields, including ESG ratings, green bonds, carbon finance, and carbon inclusive finance. By systematically compiling and vividly presenting the cutting-edge concepts, successful models, and remarkable achievements demonstrated by the winners in their innovative green finance practices, this publication aims to sketch the latest threads and future landscape of global green finance development for our readers. We firmly believe that these outstanding cases and invaluable experiences, crystallized from practical wisdom, will not only provide crucial reference pathways for the flourishing advancement of global green finance but will also powerfully resonate with industry professionals, fostering deeper understanding and reflection among all sectors on the strategic value and practical pathways of green finance.
In the wave of global technological revolution and industrial transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a core driving force, reshaping the landscape of innovation and competition. The International Finance Forum (IFF) has initiated the Global Artificial Intelligence Competitiveness Index series of reports, aiming to establish a comprehensive, objective, and quantifiable assessment system to systematically analyze and compare the comprehensive strength and development potential of various countries in the AI field.
This report is the second in the series and focuses on the current state of research and innovation in the global AI landscape. It conducts an in-depth data analysis of over 2 million AI-related scientific papers and invention patents, ensuring the systematic and comprehensive nature of the evaluation.
The 2024 IFF Global Finance and Development Report examines critical global economic trends, including sluggish recovery, persistent inflation, and rising geopolitical tensions. It highlights China's economic transition from investment-driven growth to innovation, while maintaining a 5% GDP growth despite challenges in real estate and consumer spending. The report also emphasizes the rapid expansion of green finance, with significant growth in green bonds and loans, though the lack of global standards hinders cross-border investments. Additionally, it addresses gaps in technology finance, particularly in supporting high-tech startups and basic research in China. The report advocates for coordinated policies to balance economic resilience, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation, aiming for a stable and sustainable global future.
The International Finance Forum (IFF) serves as a longstanding high-level dialog mechanism and multilateral cooperative institution in the global financial domain, and is known as the "F20" of the financial world. Since its establishment in 2003, over 2,000 world-renowned guests and more than 100,000 global industry elites have participated in various IFF-organized activities, including exchanges, cooperation, and academic research. While contributing their wisdom and valuable insights, they have also built the IFF into a world-class international academic think tank renowned for its high level, high standards, and internationalization. We make every effort to collect, analyze, and interpret the latest information, data, and trends in global financial markets, meticulously editing and comprehensively interpreting them to showcase panorama-like development trends in the global economic and financial landscape to our audience, helping them better understand today’s rapidly changing world.
The International Finance Forum (IFF) serves as a longstanding high-level dialog mechanism and multilateral cooperative institution in the global financial domain, and is known as the "F20" of the financial world. Since its establishment in 2003, over 2,000 world-renowned guests and more than 100,000 global industry professionals have participated in various IFF-organized activities, including exchanges, cooperation, and academic research. While contributing their wisdom and valuable insights, they have also built the IFF into a world-class international academic think tank renowned for its high level, high standards, and internationalization. We make every effort to collect, analyze, and interpret the latest information, data, and trends in global financial markets, meticulously editing and comprehensively interpreting them to showcase panorama-like development trends in the global economic and financial landscape to our audience, helping them better understand today’s rapidly changing world.
