PwC Middle East Showcases Innovative Solutions For Healthcare, Climate Change, And Trade At WGS 2025

PwC Middle East introduced four strategic papers at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025. These papers focus on transforming healthcare, protecting biodiversity valued at $58 trillion, and enhancing trade networks. Alongside these, PwC released its second Global Ministers Survey, aiming to provide innovative solutions for global challenges.

Now in its 12th year, WGS serves as a significant platform for government innovation. It gathers global leaders, international organisations, and industry pioneers to improve governance and promote sustainable progress worldwide. The 2025 edition focuses on harnessing emerging technologies to enhance quality of life globally.

The first paper, "Transitioning to Value-Based Care," addresses the challenge of delivering efficient healthcare amid rising costs and growing populations. It suggests value-based care models as a sustainable solution, especially in GCC countries. This approach aims to improve healthcare delivery by focusing on patient outcomes rather than service volume.

Under the theme of climate change and environment, PwC presented two additional papers. "Can Financial Innovation Save The Planet's Biodiversity?" highlights that $58 trillion of global GDP relies on nature. It proposes solutions to bridge the $700 billion annual biodiversity financing gap, emphasising the need for financial innovation.

The fourth paper titled "How To Secure The Middle East's Global Trade And Logistics Advantage" explores the region's role as a global trading hub. With 12% of global trade passing through the Red Sea, it offers recommendations to strengthen regional logistics capabilities amidst recent global challenges.

PwC Middle East has been partnering with WGS for over a decade. This collaboration aims to drive government innovation through knowledge sharing and recognising excellence in public service with the Best Minister Award. Hani Ashkar, PwC Middle East Senior Partner, noted their partnership has modernised government services and spurred innovation across sectors.

Leadership Discussions at WGS

Mohamed Kande, PwC's Global Chairman, led a fireside chat titled "Three Disruptions Transforming Society and Redefining Leadership." This session explored how governments, private sectors, and citizens can collaborate in the Intelligent Age. Key topics included transforming traditional industries and addressing digital advancement challenges.

Rami Nazer from PwC commented on their participation: "We continue to build on trust as part of our mission, and our partnership with WGS is a testament to this commitment. This year, our thought leadership spans topics from value-based healthcare and biodiversity financing to climate resilience and regional trade advantages."

The summit also highlighted how governments can use digital technologies to tackle climate challenges effectively. The paper "Building Resilience With Innovation To Tackle The Climate Emergency" discusses collaborative approaches for addressing these issues.

The event underscored PwC's commitment to shaping forward-looking policies that deliver lasting positive change for governments globally. Through these initiatives, PwC aims to foster sustainable economies by integrating digital advancements with traditional practices.

With inputs from WAM