The global exchange of goods, services, capital, and knowledge is an important pillar of our prosperity. Specialization increases productivity. Open markets lead to greater innovation.
Prices for energy and many other natural resources are currently low. This should not fool us, however. Natural resources are not endless. Climate change is a reality we have to deal with.
Global economic growth has been sluggish for several years. While in advanced economies a heightened uncertainty and setbacks to confidence have dampened growth,...
Employment and Education have become core topics of the G20. In recent years G20 leaders have recognized that more must be done to address unemployment,...
The health care sector is one of the largest business sectors in the G20. Its research intensity and power to innovate, its large share in employment, ...
Africa is a continent of great opportunities but also many challenges. Despite the high volatility of commodity prices as well as geo-political and geo-economic uncertainties, ...