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Table of contents

I. economic Aspect

1 Economic performance over five years

2 Inflation
3 Public Debt
4 Trade and Payment
5 Energy in Pakistan
6 Growth and Investment
Agriculture
7
8 IT and Telecommunication
9 Impact of Floods in Pakistan

II. social Aspect

1 Education

2 Health and Nutrition

3 Human Capital
4 Population
5 Poverty
6 Social Protection
7 Gender Issues
III. Global Aspect

1 Global Security Situation

2 Climate Change
3 Russia-Ukraine Conflict
4 Impact of Ukraine Crisis
5 U.S. Military Aid Cost to Ukraine
6 China-US Relation over Taiwan
7 Antony Blinken’s Visit to China
8 Finland joins NATO
9 Growth Contribution
10 Global Risks in 2023
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Economic aspect
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2022-23

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Economic performance over five years IN PAKISTAN
INNNUTRINUTRITION
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2022-2023
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FACTS ON INFLATION

1. GLOBAL INFLATION 2. Factors Contributing to

Inflation IN PAKISTAN
Intensification of Global inflationary
pressure in recent years.

(In 2022-2023)

In 2022-2023

3. Inflation Statistics IN PAKISTAN

2022

4. Government Commitments
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22

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FACTS ON PUBLIC DEBT

1- Total public debt 2- Repayment of Debt Owed

to SBP

Amount repaid:
Rs. 310 bn

Cumulative debt retirement

against SBP debt since July 2019:
Rs. 2.0 trillion
3. Sources of Gross External Inflows

Government Initiatives

4-Utilization of Saudi Oil 5- Repayment of

International Loans

Total repayment:
US$ 5,541 million
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22
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FACTS ON ENERGY IN PAKISTAN

1- Energy Generation and Capacity

2. Energy Consumption 3. Thar Coal-based Power

Projects:

Addition of 3 Thar Coal-

n: based power projects duringn:
the current fiscal year

Capacity of Thar Coal-based

power pants
3300mw
Capacity of five Thar
coal-based power plants
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22

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FACTS ON ENERGY IN PAKISTAN

1- Energy Initiatives

3. Nuclear Power Projects

2. Major Consumers 3. Nuclear Power
of Petroleum Projects:
Products:
Six Nuclear Power Projects
Transport and Power
Six Nuclear Power Projects
sectors are the primary
Installed capacity:
consumers of petroleum
products 3,530mw
Electricity supplied to the
These sectors account for
national grid
around
during Jul-Mar FY2023:
89.3% 18,739 mn units
of the total demand
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22

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FACTS ON GROWTH AND INVESTMENT

1- Effects of Floods on 2- GDP Growth and Per Capita

Economy Income

3-Sectoral Performance

4-Overview of Growth and investment

CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22

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FACTS ON agriculture

1-production of crop in fy23 Share of 3.32% in GDP

2-fishing, livestock and forestry sector

3-Production Changes in Specific Crops

Decrease in production of moong, chillies, mash, masoor, and onion
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22

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FACTS ON IT and TELECOMMUNICATION

1- National Incubation
Centres (NICs)

2- IT Exports 3- Expansion of IT 4-Investment and

Contribution to
Infrastructure
National Exchequer
CSS_With_Waqas Source: IPRI international
policy research institute

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FACTS ON floods in Pakistan
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Damage report
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Districts Population People Livestock Deaths Crop Area

Affected Affected Affected killed Reported Affected
81 33milion 13,000 872.000 1400+ 4.4m acres

Countrywide Crop Damage Countrywide Livestock Lost

KP Damage
KP
3% Punjab 2%
14% Punjab
28.3%

Balochistan
7%

Sindh
2%
Sindh Balochistan
76% 67.7%

Crop Damage: Crop Damage:

Sindh (in USD) Sindh (Produce)
Rice Rice
(Tons)

Cotton Cotton
(Bales)

Sugarcane Sugarcane
(Tons)
200m 400m 600m 5m 10m 15m
CSS_With_Waqas Source: DIPLOMATIC WINS FOR
PAKISTAN IN GENEVA AND RIYADH
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FACTS ON flood relief
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DIPLOMATIC WINS FOR PAKISTAN IN GENEVA AND RIYADH

Donors in Geneva pledge over $10B for flood relief and

reconstruction in Pakistan

In Geneva, various donors pledged to contribute over $10 billion to

support flood relief and reconstruction efforts in Pakistan. This
international support aims to alleviate the suffering of the
affected people and help Pakistan rebuild and strengthen its
resilience against future flood events.
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social aspect
 Source: In Pakistan, Quality Education Requires A Different Approach
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FACTS ON EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN

1-Impact of low public spending 2-BARRIERS TO LEARNING

on education:

(According to World Bank)

3- Characteristics of out-of-school children in Pakistan

4- Need for increased 5- Successful approaches in

improving education
expenditure on education

(According to Human Capital Review)

This increases in efficiency in

public sector of 20%
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22

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FACTS ON HEALTH AND NUTRITION
NNUTRINUTRITION
1- Health Sector Budget 2- Commitment to Universal
Health Coverage (UHC)

3- Healthcare Regulation and Standards

4-TB Control Programme 5-Relief Assistance by NDMA:

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human capital: by Amin Ahmed, Published April 2, 2023

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FACTS ON HUMAN CAPITAL IN PAKISTAN

1-Low human capital investments: 2-Pakistan's Human Capital Index

(According to World Bank) (HCI)

3-Potential benefits of boosting human capital investments:

4- Impact of the pandemic on human

capital

5- Challenges and setbacks:

CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22

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FACTS ON POPULATION

1- Population Statistics 2- Global Population

3-labour force 4-Government Initiatives

Government Initiatives

5-manpower export 6-awarness activities

 Source: Poverty and Stagflation by
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FACTS ON POVERTY IN PAKISTAN

Due to factors, such as

1-Poverty Statistics in Pakistan:

(Poverty Headcount Ratio: Proportion of population

living below National Poverty Line)

2-National and International Poverty Lines:

(PHR= Poverty
Headcount Ratio)

3-Progress on Sustainable 4-Impact of Stagflation on

Development Goal Poverty
(The UN's SDG1 aims to
eradicate poverty by 2030)

Misery Index = Inflation + Unemployment

5-Government and Private Sector Initiatives:

CSS_WITH_WAQAS Source: Economic Survey 2022-2023

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FACTS ON SOCIAL PROTECTION

1-Benazir Kafaalat Programme

2-MORE PROGRAMS UNDER BISP BISP= BENAZIR INCOME

SUPPORT PROGRAM
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FACTS ON gender issue IN PAKISTAN

In the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2023,
Pakistan has been ranked 142 out of 146 countries with a 57.5 %
Gender disparity — the highest since 2006. In 2022 it was 145/146.

1- Economic participation 2- Educational attainment

and opportunity Pakistan's ranking in the
educational attainment dimension
Pakistan ranked 143rd in the sub-indicator
was 138th in 2023.
of economic participation and opportunities.
literacy rates F 46%
professional
and technical
workers 132th -p 137th
M 69%
wage equality 71st -w
enrolment rates
earned income 137th -e
secondary tertiary
legislators, -l
senior officials
139th 132nd 104th
and managers
-l
labour-force Only 25% of women with a university degree
participation 140th
are working
P-WELL: P 132- W 71 – E 137 – L 139 –L 140
4. Political empowerment
You can use the mnemonic: P-Professional,
W-Wedge equality, E-Earn Income, Pakistan ranked 95th in Political Empowerment
L-Legislators, L-Labor force

women in
3. Health and survival 94th
parliament
Pakistan ranking in health and survival is women in ministerial
132nd 126th
positions
n: Healthy Life Expectancy is
Head of state 36th
at 140
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Demographic and Health Survey

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FACTS ON gender issue IN PAKISTAN

Gender disparities in ownership and participation:

1
According to the Demographic and Health Survey [DHS] (2017-18)

Only 3% of surveyed women own a house Between age of 15 and 49 years

While Same number for men are 72%

2
According to The International Labour Organisation

Estimates that Pakistan has one of the Lowest Female Labor Force
Participation Rates in the world

at at
only 25%,
only males
25%, while the rate for males are 81%
is 81%.

3
Within the realm Male voter
With 11 million
of politics, voter turnout exceeded
more men voting
turnout in the Female voter
in the election
2018 general turnout by around
than women.
election 9.1%

4 In the gender disaggregation of the National Assembly,

approximately only 20% of the parliamentarians are women.
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countries in WEF’s global gender gap
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FACTS ON gender issue IN PAKISTAN

Gender inequality and economic participation:

Out of the 5.26 million people people working in the informal sector

in the country 81% are women.

Women's contribution accounts for 65% of the $2.8 billion

that the informal economy brings to the country.

However, women laborers earn only $15-20 per month due to

disparities in the system.

Despite making up 49% of the total population

women have a remarkably low participation rate of

only 2% in the current workforce

with only 25% of women with a university degree are working

However, if the female Pakistan's GDP

labor force were to
could increase by
become equal to the
male working population 60% by 2025
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FACTS ON gender issue IN PAKISTAN

Domestic violence and cybercrime:

The incidence of domestic violence in Pakistan is high

with only 10% of women reporting incidents to law-

enforcement agencies.

A policy brief by the 90% of women in Pakistan

National Commission on have reported being victims
Human Rights of Pakistan of domestic abuse at least
(NCHR) concluded that once in their lifetime

Almost 2,700 people, mostly women Harassment

approached the Digital Rights Foundation Financial Fraud

in 2022 to lodge complaints of

Blackmail

The channel for registering online complaints is considered unreliable.

Unpaid care work:

According to the United Nations Development Programme

women in Pakistan spend an average of 4.4 hours per

day on unpaid care work.
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FACTS ON gender issue IN PAKISTAN

Crime rates and accountability:

Gang rape cases increased With a rising number of

in 2022 compared to 2021 rape cases causing serious
concern.

By 36.87%

Pakistan is ranked as the sixth most dangerous country

for women, with high numbers of murders and rape cases.

Pakistan is ranked 116th out of 126 countries

in terms of government accountability

with a lack of transparency and accountability

in government decision-making processes.
CSS_With_Waqas Source: One woman dies every 2 mins
in pregnancy, childbirth: UN
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FACTS ON gender issue IN PAKISTAN

Women's rights and international perspectives:

Every 10 min, one woman or girl is murdered by a

family member or intimate partner globally.

One woman dies every 2 min during pregnancy or

childbirth.

Women account for just 3% of Nobel Prize winners in

scientific categories since 1901.

The theme of International Women's Day in a particular year is

“Embrace Equity”

highlighting the distinction between gender equality and equity

The Cairo conference in 1994 and the Beijing Conference

on women generated discourse on women's rights, with
different viewpoints from the Muslim world
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global aspect
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22

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FACTS ON CLIMATE CHANGE PAKISTAN

1- Pollution Related Programs

2. Climate Change Policies on Green Initiative

CSS_With_Waqas Source: Economic Survey 2021-22
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FACTS ON CLIMATE CHANGE

1- COP-27
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Crossroads of Europe and Russia

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FACTS ON Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Why Russia interested in Ukraine

CSS_With_Waqas Source:Russia ukrine war

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FACTS ON impact of ukrine crisis

Western Sanctions on Russia

Imposed By Reason Impact

44 countries, including Coalition against Russia
 Australia Russia's violation of represents over

 Canada Ukraine's territorial 90% of global currency

 Japan integrity and waging reserves
 New Zealand war on its population About 80% of global
 South Korea and institutions investment
 the United States 60% of world trade and
and most of Europe economic output.

ICC Arrest Warrant for Putin

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest

warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 17,
2023.
Accusation: Responsible for the war crime of illegal deportation of
children from Ukraine.
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Global Arms Exports
USA and Russia have been dominant arms exporters for the past three decades.

Recent changes: USA's share increased from 33% to 40% in global arms
Exports, while Russia's share fell from 22% to 16%.

Gap between USA and Russia has widened, and Russia's share of global arms
exports decreased significantly.
France's share of global arms exports rose from 7.1% to 11%.
CSS_With_Waqas Source: The Ukraine War is Deepening
Global Food Insecurity
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Facts on Impact of Ukraine crisis
War and global food insecurity
Ukraine and Russia are major producers of agricultural goods and due to
war their supply is deeply affected

Ukraine and Russia exports wheat to world

Russia’s share of global Ukraine’s share of

production (%) global production (%)
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Facts on impact of Ukraine Crisis

Ukraine conflict likely to push wheat prices

The world’s largest wheat exporters in 2020
(Total exports in tonnes)

Oil production by opec member countries

As of August 2022, crude oil production of the

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Million barrels (mbd)

(OPEC) was 29.7 million barrels per day (mbd).

Saudi Iraq UAE Kuwait Iran Angola Libya Nigeria Algeria Venezuela Congo Gabon Equatorial
Arabia Guinea
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Facts on impact of Ukraine Crisis

Us support for Ukraine

The United States, along with its allies,

has provided critical budget support to
Ukraine, ensuring continuity of
government and civilian services as
Ukrainians try to survive the winter.

Total for Ukraine: $8.5 Billion

Categories of support
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Kiel Institute for the
World Economy

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FACTS ON U.S. Military Aid Cost to Ukraine

Ukraine: U.S. Military Aid Exceeds Costs of Afghanistan

Annual average U.S. military spending, by war vs. U.S. military aid to Ukraine
(in billion U.S. dollars, in 2022 prices)*

This figure, illustrating how the nation's defence budget has evolved over the
years, detailing expenditures on various wars and conflicts against the
unwavering commitment to bolster Ukraine's security.
Ukraine's Aid Outranks Afghanistan war

The U.S. military aid to Ukraine,

which was 46.6 billion dollars
outranks the costs of the
Afghanistan war, which were
43.4 billion dollars
CSS_With_Waqas Source: US Relations With China - OLD

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FACTS ON china-US relation over Taiwan
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1. Early Establishment of the People's Republic of China

Chinese Communist Party leader Mao Zedong establishes the People's

Republic of China in Beijing on October 1, 1949, after defeating the
Nationalist government of Chiang Kai-shek, who flees to Taiwan.

2, Periods of Tension and Cooperation between the United States and China:

The United States and China experience periods of tension and

cooperation since 1949 over issues including trade, climate change, and
Taiwan.

3. Taiwan Strait
Crises:
First Taiwan Strait Crisis in August 1954: President Dwight
Eisenhower lifts the U.S. navy blockade of Taiwan, leading to tension as Chiang
Kai-shek deploys troops to the Quemoy and Matsu islands. Mainland China
responds by shelling the islands.

4. Ping-pong Diplomacy and Improved U.S.-China Relations:

Crises:
Ping-pong diplomacy in 1971: A public sign of warming relations
between the U.S. and China begins when China's ping-pong team invites the
U.S. team to visit China.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's secret trip to China follows,
leading to the recognition of the People's Republic of China by the United
Nations and improved U.S.-China relations.

5. Change in U.S. Diplomatic Recognition:

Crises:
In 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter grants China full diplomatic
recognition, while severing formal ties with Taiwan.
 CSS_With_Waqas Source: US Relations With China - OLD

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FACTS ON china-US relation over Taiwan
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6. Taiwan's First Free Presidential Elections and Chinese Missile Tests

The Nationalist Party's Lee Teng-hui wins Taiwan's first free

presidential elections in March 1996, despite Chinese missile tests
meant to sway Taiwanese voters against the pro-independence
candidate.
7. NATO Bombing and U.S.-China Relations:
Crises:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) accidentally bombs
the Chinese embassy in Belgrade during its campaign against Serbian forces
occupying Kosovo in May 1999, shaking U.S.-China relations

8. U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000 and Trade

Increase Crises:
President Clinton signs the U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000, granting
Beijing permanent normal trade relations with the United States and paving
the way for China to join the World Trade Organization in 2001. U.S.-China
trade increases significantly.

9. Calls for Responsible Stakeholder and Tensions over One-China

Policy:
Crises: In September 2005, Deputy Secretary of State Robert B. Zoellick
initiates a strategic dialogue with China, calling on China to be a "responsible
stakeholder" in the international system.
In 2017, President Donald Trump questions the One-China policy, leading
to tensions with China. The United States maintains unofficial ties with
Taiwan.
10. Trump and Biden Administrations' Actions on China:

Trump administration announces sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports in

2018, sparking a trade war, and signs the Hong Kong Human Rights and
Democracy Act.
CSS_With_Waqas Source: US Relations With China - OLD

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FACTS ON china-US relation over Taiwan
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Biden administration to china
maintains tariffs, sanctions Chinese
officials, and expands restrictions on American investment in Chinese
firms with military ties.

11. U.S. Officials' Visits to Taiwan and Strained Relations:

Crises:
In 2022, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan,
prompting tensions with China. The Chinese military conducts drills
around the island and launches ballistic missiles.
In November 2022, Biden and Xi meet in Indonesia, expressing a
desire to ease tensions and reopen communication channels.
In February 2023, the U.S. Air Force shoots down a Chinese-
operated balloon, further straining relations.
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Blinken met with Chinese Foreign
Minister Qin Gang
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FACTS ON BLINKEN'S visit to china
visit to china
US. Secretary of State’s First Visit to China in Five Years

Blinken met with Chinese Foreign

Minister Qin Gang for the first time
on June 18, 2023. On June 19, 2023,
he had a meeting with Chinese
President Xi Jinping

“The entire world needs a stable relationship between

china and the United Stores and whether or not China and
the United Stoles can get along affects the future and
destiny of humanity”
Chinese President Xi-jinping

“The purpose of my visit is to 'manage responsibly' and

'avoid miscalculations.'”
US. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

“No one had any preconceptions that we would solve all

complex issues in one or few meetings”
Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Qin Gang

“I hope that this meeting will help bring Sino-American

relations back to the level that both presidents agreed to
in Bali"
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Hua Chunying
CSS_With_Waqas Source: IPRI international
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FACTS ON Finland join NATO
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Finland become 31st member of nato
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May 2022
Finland and Sweden have
formally applied for
NATO membership.

June 2022
Finland and Sweden
officially invited to join.

July 2022
NATO countries signed
the accession protocol.

April 2023
Finland declared as the
31st member of NATO.

Finland
31st Member
Of NATO
CSS_With_Waqas Source: Asia Poised to Drive Global Economic
Growth, Boosted by China
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FACTS ON growth contribution of countries
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Growth Contributions of Countries to the World Economy (2023-2028)
Crises:
China is projected to be the biggest driver of global economic
growth years, contributing 22.6% of total growth.
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FACTS ON global risks
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Top 10 Global Risks by Severity
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Over the next 10 years these are the top 10 Global Risks

1st Climate Action Failure

2nd Extreme weather

3rd Biodiversity Loss

4th Social Cohesion Erosion

5th Livelihood crises

6th Infectious diseases

7th Human Environmental Damage

8th Natural Resource Crises

9th Debt Crises

10th Geo-Economic Confrontation

Environmental Economic Societal Geopolitical