The global outlook remains subdued. The global economy is stabilizing but the outlook remains subdued by historical standards—both advanced economies and EMDEs are projected to grow at a slower pace over 2024–26 compared to the pre-pandemic decade. Read more in…
Domestic politics has emerged as a risk for the global economy. More than eight in 10 respondents (83%) said domestic politics will be a source of volatility in 2024 – a year when more than half the world’s population is…
Geopolitically, we are in a kind of a recession. We are between world orders. We had one world order, and we don’t know really what the next one is, but we know that the decisions we’re making now will have…
Middle powers – countries such as India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are playing an outsized role in moving the global agenda forward. Today, at a time of geopolitical turbulence, middle-power leadership – particularly from the Middle East…
Every day, more than one thousand satellites capture detailed images and data from around the world. These satellites are used to create breathtaking images of our planet — and, when combined with tech on the ground, they can help us…
Whatever happens to globalization, continued global cooperation will be essential not just for the economy but also beyond it. Growing trade and capital flows have played a central role in raising living standards. Read more in McKinsey A new paradigm…
The STI measures the capacity of 30 diverse economies to align global trade policies with long-term objectives for economic growth, societal development, and environmental protection. This fifth iteration of the Index uses 71 indicators grouped into three core pillars. Read…
In the June survey, the Forum’s community of CROs was asked to gauge the likely level of global volatility across five areas: geopolitical relations, economy, domestic politics, society, and technology.More than 85% said they expected continued volatility in economic and…
According to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, the balance of global economic power is projected to shift dramatically in the coming decades. In the graphic you can see s predictive overview of the world’s top 15 economies at several…
The social and solidarity economy is an ethical and values-based approach to economic development. Here are nine ways young people the world over are building the social and sustainable economy — for the good of us all. Find out more…
