This paper explores how “positive tipping points” can drive systemic transformation within and beyond the UN. While formal collaboration often leads to fatigue and inefficiency, informal and emergent collaborations are shown to spark innovation. Leadership’s role is to nurture these initiatives, building trust and gradually institutionalizing them through structured pathways. The paper argues that competition, when transparent and principled, can complement collaboration by driving accountability and innovation.

For 65 years, the WWF has led global conservation efforts in more than 100 countries. But as environmental challenges escalated in recent decades, the organization found its traditional methods falling short. WWF took the radical step of embedding a culture of innovation across its vast network. Could it transform while staying true to its mission?

Bottom-up organizing forms such as agile are gaining prevalence, yet their successful scaling depends on executive commitment. Drawing on six organizational cases, this article identifies key tensions that arise during implementation and examines the role of top-level executives in addressing them. It further outlines selective interventions that support and advance the agile transition process.

Discover the impactful strides the Geneva Innovation Movement Association made in 2024. This year’s report highlights our key achievements, brought to life through inspiring stories and reflections.

For 40 years, FUNDES has been a game-changer for micro and small enterprises (MSMEs), the backbone of Latin America’s economy. Constantly evolving, the organization provides vital support to help businesses thrive in an ever-changing market. Discover how FUNDES continues to fuel economic development and innovation across the region.

Follow the discussion with UNICEF’s Chris Fabian, co-founder of Giga, to explore how technology, governance and ecosystems converge to tackle the global challenge of digital connectivity. Discover how Giga leverages technology like AI, blockchain and satellite imagery to map schools and connect communities to bridge the digital divide. Chris shares practical lessons on navigating governance within the UN system, building collaborative ecosystems and scaling solutions globally while addressing challenges of agility and sustainability.

Discussion on how technology enables new maverick organization designs for tackling the grand challenges. Organizations with maverick designs are disrupting the status quo, but the longevity of these types of designs is often limited. This is problematic when organizations aim to address grand challenges, as these require the long-term vision and continuous collaboration of an evolving ecosystem of stakeholders to work together creating a meta-organization. The article draws multiple learnings from the case of Giga, a maverick organization design formed out of two United Nations organizations.

A provocative debate hosted by the Geneva Innovation Movement, the University of Geneva’s Center for Innovation & Partnerships, and Giga. As digital transformation accelerates, how should Geneva position itself for the future? Should this global hub for policy development pivot to focus on technical skills like coding and data science to stay competitive? Or should it strengthen its emphasis on digital ethics and regulation, leveraging its established global influence?

Discover how AI is transforming education and how you can support your child's learning journey. Learn about personalised learning, screen time management, and digital safety with practical tips for parents. Available as podcast and e-book.