The Global Economic Futures: Competitiveness in 2030 report, developed in collaboration with Accenture, explores the future of competitiveness through the interaction of geopolitics and regulations – two drivers reshaping the environment for countries and businesses alike. It presents four scenarios for the future of competitiveness in 2030, a data-driven assessment of exposure across 12 sectors and a set of strategies to help decision-makers navigate an increasingly fractured and fast-evolving global landscape.

Competitiveness has long been viewed through the lens of economic fundamentals. While there are many drivers that will shape the future of competitiveness, strategic agility, resilience and foresight will be critical in the years to come. Exploring different scenarios and how sectors might be exposed helps identify key risks, opportunities and strategies.

This is the second edition in the Global Economic Futures series, which encourages leaders to think critically, creatively and purposefully about the future. The series draws on scenario analysis as a tool to understand future trends, vulnerabilities and opportunities and to identify strategies that can shape better outcomes.