​WGS 2025 Focuses on Future Governance Trends

  • 12 Feb 2025

On 11th February 2025, the World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 began, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss emerging governance trends and challenges.

  • The 12th edition of WGS, held under the theme "Shaping Future Governments," features discussions on artificial intelligence, mobility, education, gender balance, and public services.
  • India’s Union Minister participated in high-level discussions on mobility and future governance, stressing the need for clean technology and climate-resilient infrastructure.
  • India’s Mission LiFE initiative, introduced by PM Modi, was highlighted as a crucial framework for promoting sustainable lifestyles at the individual, community, and national levels.
  • OPEC Secretary-General projected a $17.4 trillion investment requirement in the oil sector by 2050 to meet rising global energy demands.
  • Key investment areas include $14.2 trillion in exploration and production, alongside significant allocations for refining, manufacturing, and transportation infrastructure.