Reports
Ecosystem services provided by nature are a hugely under-rated asset. Coastal ecosystems in particular provide a wide range of benefits for our planet and humankind – natural capital – which remain undervalued.
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The mismatch of people with jobs is a problem that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on labor mobility and unemployment. The ILO estimates global unemployment could increase by 140 million full time jobs.
The Arab region is in dire need for an exceptional initiative that modernizes government administration and brings about radical changes and sustainable reforms.
The modern world is being shaped by extraordinary technological transitions and digital innovation. This remarkable pace of change is being fueled in part through rapid expansion and exponential growth of the digital space.
Report equips policy makers around the world with a robust method to assess progress towards economic diversification, and identify areas for policy reform and interventions.
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has the potential to become a new cradle of global innovation. The region has the potential to pioneer actions of global significance, including transforming energy into food on a massive scale, and lead
In this paper, we shed light on select regulatory frameworks and policy measures that would be critical to transition to 5G and position this critical technology as a launchpad for the digital economy.
With more than half the world’s economic output (an estimated US$44 trillion) either highly or moderately dependent on the environment, the consequences of environmental and nature degradation are severe.
The report focuses on the importance of the future of healthcare and digital health. It also includes the role of digital health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governments around the world are facing increasing pressure to raise the productivity of public-sector entities.
The common denominator of the new sectors emerging from the twin transitions is skills. Countries that are quicker to develop what we have coined their “skills economy”, one where people and technology complement each other to innovate, will have the
The global environment surrounding work and education has been changing rapidly in recent decades. This has created new patterns of work and demands on the education system. Our latest analysis indicates these changes have been accelerated by the rec
Accenture’s report comes at a very timely moment to understand the current experience of the public sector workforce. Several interviews and research programs took place and covered all levels of seniority across six countries, three levels of govern
With emerging market governments now facing substantial national budget deficits, the pressure is on to move beyond shoring up businesses for short-term survival to positioning them for sustainable success in the post-COVID economic landscape.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a severe test of the ability of cities to withstand unexpected shocks, and has strained economic, health, social, and urban infrastructures to the limit. Beyond the pandemic, exposure to natural and human-caused hazards
Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) receive low inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) compared to their global peers. This report explores the underlying reasons for this historical trend ex
Having emerged from one of the most challenging and consequential years in recent history, the world has now entered a year in which the sheer volume and structural depth of change may well prove to be even greater.
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Untapped Sources of Economic Growth: Reimagining Development and Future Economies
This paper examines the case for tapping into emerging sectors as an important source of economic growth and development, with examples of different countries and their approach to identifying new opportunities and capturing inherent economic value.
Government in 2071 is an initiative launched by the World Government Summit with the vision of preparing governments for the future.
Reflecting on a decade of shaping global governance, the 10th Anniversary Book is a tribute to the transformative insights and groundbreaking ideas that emerged over the World Governments Summit's impactful 10 year history.