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Overcoming global turbulence to reawaken economic growth

The era of easy economic growth has ended, but policy makers and business leaders can target three areas to increase prosperity in a politically and socially volatile world.

Realizing the potential of Africa’s economies

Africa’s economic fundamentals remain strong, but governments and companies will need to work even harder to keep the region’s economies moving forward.

India’s ascent: Five opportunities for growth and transformation

The country could create sustainable economic conditions in five ways, such as promoting acceptable living standards, improving the urban infrastructure, and unlocking the potential of women.

Digital Europe: Realizing the continent’s potential

Europe is operating below its digital potential. Accelerating digitization could add trillions of euros to economic growth in less than a decade.

Capturing China’s $5 trillion productivity opportunity

It won’t be easy, but shifting to a productivity-led economy from one focused on investment could add trillions of dollars to the country’s growth by 2030.

Bridging global infrastructure gaps

Global infrastructure systems are straining to meet demand, and the spending trajectory will lead to worsening gaps. But there are solutions to unlock financing and make the sector more productive.

Realizing gender equality’s $12 trillion economic opportunity

Investing in access to essential services and reducing the gap in labor-force participation rates could significantly expand the global economy by 2025.

Why investors may need to lower their sights

The forces that have driven exceptional investment returns over the past 30 years are weakening, and even reversing. It may be time for investors to lower their expectations.

Urban world: The global consumers to watch

Dramatic demographic shifts are transforming the world’s consumer landscape. Our new research finds just three groups of consumers are set to generate half of global urban consumption growth from...

The power of parity: Advancing women's equality in the United States