Al Tayer speaking at the Word Gov Summit:

Our leaders made an early start to shape the future, and mobilised resources to cope with the Fourth Industrial Revolution

One of the most senior officials of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has called on governments and institutions around the world to collaborate far more closely around the Fourth Industrial Revolution, to harness the opportunities of technological change to end poverty, curb inequalities, confront discrimination and ensure vast numbers of people are not left behind.