How can growth create jobs and opportunities for the next generation?
Chief Economists Briefing
June 23, 2026
14:30–15:00 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)
About this session
Speakers
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Rita Babihuga-Nsanze
Chief Economist; Director of Research and StrategyAfrica Finance Corporation - AFC
CF
Carsten Fink
Chief EconomistWorld Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
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Paul Gruenwald
Global Chief EconomistS&P Global
SJ
Shen Jianguang
Vice-President and Chief EconomistJD.com
SZ
Saadia Zahidi
Managing DirectorWorld Economic Forum