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The Digital Economist is an ecosystem dedicated to creating the future we want to see where digital technologies serve humanity and life-centered ecosystems.
HUMAN CENTERED GLOBAL ECONOMY
The Digital Economist was launched at Davos in 2020 with the shared mission to transform the global economy with a human-centered focus. We work closely with governments and multi-stakeholder organizations to change the game: how we create and measure value.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY
With a clear focus on high-impact projects, we serve as partners of key global players in co-building the future. We are industry-agnostic. Our portfolio ranges from energy transition to ethics in emerging technology.
OUR VENTURES
As experts in diagnosing the global economy and paving the path for economic transformation led by emerging technologies, our surgical interventions take the form of our focused initiatives: The Digital Economist Ventures™.
GLOBAL IMPACT
Contribute to high-impact initiatives that address today’s most urgent challenges—climate, governance, and digital equity—and help shape a more just and regenerative future.
UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITIES
Gain access to curated events, advisory opportunities, and thought leadership spaces that accelerate your visibility, growth, and strategic influence.
ELITE COMMUNITY
Collaborate with a global network of systems thinkers, policy leaders, and innovators committed to long-term impact and collective intelligence.
Fellowship Structure
The Fellowship is spread over 4 phases
Orientation
Kicking off workgroups with ongoing projects and partnership.
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Period of in-depth research and development, writing and publications.
Dissemination
Busy fall period focused on engagement and dissemination.
Impact
Impact captured in the 5-year impact report, unveiled in Davos 2025.

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