EDITORIAL

Greater Things Need Bolder Vision

By Hasina Parvin | 2nd Aug 2020

Editor’s Foreword

By Hasina Parvin,

CEO and Editor-in-Chief, World Growth Forums

World Growth Forums Magazine August 2020

A fading impact of COVID-19 is gradually offering confidence and credence to nations and individuals to resume normal lives. As wheels have started to roll again, most offices, industries and economies have begun trudging ahead with hope, resolve and vision to secure the old purpose and targets; while outlining a fresh and transformed vision in the changed world.

Though definitely COVID-19 has rendered a setback to all aspects of life, humans are genetically programmed to bounce back and achieve better than before – as proved during all previous pandemics in human history.

A gradual re-opening of the world, and resumption of trade & commerce would soon bring everything back to normal. Even a suggested second wave of COVID-19 may only decelerate recovery, and reinforce our resolve to fight back for survival and progress.

Narrating the positive and encouraging stories of people who have shown great vision, leadership and strength during the difficult times, we bring to you the August issue, brimmed with exclusive interviews from all around the world.

We start with the great news of Russia registering world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. Though there are questions being raised on Phase-3 trials, it is a step ahead and may usher in the end of COVID-19 and a new beginning of a safe and relaxed world.

UN Agencies have started a new humanitarian air service for the Pacific region to boost COVID-19 response in the midst of closed and adversely impacted air and sea logistics services.

Though I have always felt that women can contribute equally or better in any field, a joint report by the World Bank Group and the World Trade Organization claims that trade creates better jobs for women.

World Health Organization has appealed to all countries to unite in the fight against COVID-19, as it asserts that global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19.

IMF has analysed how the economic impact of COVID-19 on emerging market economies is more than the global financial crisis.

Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Minister of Education, Government of India has asserted that the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 would strengthen Indian languages and help India become a superpower in the field of knowledge.

Jacinda Ardern is currently riding high in opinion polls for her charismatic leadership as New Zealand PM, as she continues to move New Zealand to stability, economic recovery, unlimited opportunities and the right direction.

Adam Lloyd Greenwell, New Zealand Representative for FasterCapital (UAE) and GHH Global Coordinator of “Watering the Fields of Humanity” project talks about his impressions of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s campaign launch on Saturday 8 August, which he was invited to attend. He also shares how he is contributing to the society through two groups that he represents in New Zealand: FasterCapital and Generation Hip Hop Global, which is chaired by Ndaba Mandela, grandson of the late Nelson Mandela.

We also offer in this issue a number of exclusive interviews with global leaders from various countries and continents.

John Vitti, CEO, VersusGame from US loves creating things from scratch and likes to build companies that truly level the playing field for everyone.

Dr Githa Heggde, Dean, School of Business, UPES from India is going extra miles to help younger generation in achieving their dreams.

Emil Guberman, Co-Founder & CEO, WeBuy from Israel feels that the way is more important than the destination.

Dr. Falguni Vasavada, Professor of Marketing, MICA, from India, who is also a body positivity advocate, motivational speaker and a social media enthusiast, asserts that being yourself is a superpower.

Sriram Krishnamurthy, High Performance Cricket Coach, Northern Districts Cricket Association, from New Zealand exhorts cricket enthusiasts and youth that they can win by playing fair and being fair.

Juan Franco, CEO & Founder, Smart Coin from Colombia asks fellow entrepreneurs to dream big and go after their dreams.

Audrey Anderson, Australia–New Zealand Growth Director, Mersol & Luo from Australia wants all women to always find the right lane that makes them happy.

Francisco J. Noguera, Co-Founder, Futuros Posibles from Colombia feels that we are all deeply interconnected, on a global scale.

Angelos G. Angelou, Founder & CEO, International Accelerator and Founder & Principal Executive Officer, AngelouEconomics from US shares how he is ever self-driven and motivated to contribute to the betterment of the world.

Honoring such rare excellence at an exclusive Platform of Excellence, World Growth Forums is committed to positive growth of the world. In partnership with the exclusive and extraordinary Nation Builders, World Growth Forums desires all willing and deserving heads & hands to converge to create a better world.

Hasina Parvin
CEO & Editor-in-Chief, World Growth Forums, India
@WGForums