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Innovation
Which countries are making the most progress in digital competitiveness?
While some countries are advancing quickly in digital technologies, others are losing ground. With the right policies in place, new champions can emerge.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Competitiveness Framework
COVID-19
3 reasons we can't compare countries' coronavirus responses
Evidence is growing that the data nations collect about their COVID-19 responses can be patchy, making comparisons difficult.
Future of Work
How are the Forum and partners advancing prosperous, inclusive, equitable economies and societies?
Artificial Intelligence
These countries are the best at attracting and producing talent
The Global Talent Competitiveness Index is an annual benchmarking report that measures the ability of countries to compete for talent - with a focus this year on AI.
India
Amazon's $1 billion 'peace offering' to India
Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder and CEO attended a conference bringing together more than 3,000 small Indian businesses. It's a move set to counter negative feeling toward the company and ut...
Innovation
These are the world's 10 most innovative economies
Countries leading the way on innovativeness, which will be the key as the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances and the fight against climate change ramps up.
Future of Economic Progress
5 trends in the global economy – and their implications for economic policymakers
Greener, more inclusive economies are within our reach, we just need visionary leadership to guide us. Read key findings from the Global Competitiveness Report 2019
United Kingdom
What could a no-deal Brexit mean for developing countries?
No longer having preferential access to the European Union and the UK's new tariff regime could seriously affect exports for many trading partners.
India
How to future-proof India’s economy
India's reforms have made it the most improved G20 economy in the Global Competitiveness Index 4.0. Now it needs to make sure its most valuable asset doesn't become a liability.
Media, Entertainment and Information
The world's most competitive economy and other top stories of the week
More food for thought in this week's round-up: do you know the age when most mental illnesses start, and is AI a threat to human rights?
Competitiveness Framework
How do you measure competitiveness?
World Economic Forum researchers have developed a new framework for measuring competitiveness and ranking economies relative to one another. And the results might surprise you.
Workforce and Employment
Diversity makes the workplace more competitive. Here's why
Diverse, open and inclusive societies directly benefit economic growth, writes Sander van 't Noordende. So how can organizations best create an inclusive environment for their employees?
Competitiveness Framework
These are 2018's most competitive economies
The World Economic Forum’s latest report on global competitiveness highlights how countries are adapting to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Here’s how they compare.
Competitiveness Framework
What makes America the world’s most competitive economy?
The United States is one of the world’s great innovation powerhouses, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2018.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
10 things you - and your government - should know about competitiveness in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Even as globalization has led to unprecedented gains for many from the movement of goods, services, people and ideas, there are those who have lost out – economically, politically or cult...