2017 Best Practices in Competitiveness Strategy
GFCC releases the 2016 – 2017 “Accelerating” Report
The GFCC’s 2016 – 2017 "Accelerating" Report is now available, with information on the GFCC’s accomplishments over the past year, including details on membership, and the 2016 Global Innovation Summit in London, hosted by Imperial…
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Business Leader and Philanthropist Anson Chan joins the GFCC as a Member
The GFCC is pleased to welcome Anson Chan in the GFCC community as an individual member. A respected Hong Kong businessman, Mr. Chan has accumulated a wide variety of management and investment experience. Since 2007,…
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Zakri Abdul Hamid wins Global Competitiveness Award
The GFCC presented Professor Zakri Abdul Hamid with its Global Competitiveness Award at its annual Global Innovation Summit in November in Kuala Lumpur. Professor Zakri Abdul Hamid is the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. In…
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In Pictures: The 2017 Global Innovation Summit
The theme of this year's Global Innovation Summit was "The Sustainable Future of Production, Consumption, and Work." We brought together leaders in research, government, and industry to tackle the challenges presented by that future. Through discussion and collaboration,…
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FING Joins GFCC
The GFCC is pleased to announce our newest member: The Federation of Industries of Northern Greece (FING). FING was established in 1915 to promote industrial development and economic and social progress in Northern Greece. It…
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GFCC Welcomes Four New Fellows
We are pleased to welcome Dionisio Garcia, Rehan Chaudhri, Ashwani Kumar, and Manuel Trajtenberg to the team as GFCC fellows. Dionisio Garcia is currently a strategic business catalyzer at “Bitácora Social,” an anthropology-based research firm focused on understanding…
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Inaugural GFCC Innovation Learning Lab Held in Brazil
The GFCC held its first “Innovation Learning Lab” (ILL) on June 26 in São Paulo, hosted by the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI). GFCC President Deborah Wince-Smith alongside CNI and SENAIL General Director Rafael…
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Japan Science Agency Joins GFCC
The GFCC is pleased to announce our newest member: the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). JST leads Japan’s science and technology development, working to improve the lives of people and achieve a sustainable society…
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GFCC Welcomes Three New Fellows
We are pleased to welcome Edward D. Agne, Petros Doukas, and Carole Hyatt to the team as GFCC Fellows. Edward D. Agne is an entrepreneurial senior executive and brings over 30 years of corporate communications experience…
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Blog: Leading Cities into the Future
GFCC President Deborah Wince-Smith was featured in the opening panel of Smart Cities NYC '17, a four-day expo on the intersection of technology and urban life. Also featured on the panel was GFCC member Dr. Ir.…
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SAGIA Appoints New Governor
The GFCC would like to extend congratulations to Eng. Ibrahim Il-Omar on his appointment as the Governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). With a strong background in information communications technology, he brings…
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Ecuador Delegation Visits GFCC
It was a pleasure to host a delegation from Ecuador to discuss competitiveness policies and opportunities for future engagements. The GFCC currently has one member from Ecuador: the Quito Council on Competitiveness. The delegation included Mr.…
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GFCC Welcomes Two Distinguished Fellows
We are proud to announce that Greg Treverton and Pete Worden are joining the GFCC as Distinguished Fellows. Greg Treverton brings an extensive background in national security to the GFCC. He recently completed service as…
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Delphi Economic Forum II Shares Outlook for Greece and Region
The second Delphi Economic Forum brought together major thinkers from around the globe to discuss challenges of global trends, policy options confronting decision-makers of the wider Eastern Mediterranean Region and moving away from an austerity…
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National Award for Women’s Innovation in Ecuador Launched
Women face unique challenges in the world of technology and entrepreneurship. That’s why on March 8 and 9th, the Ecuador Center for Competitiveness and Innovation hosted an international conference in Quito and Guayaquil to launch…
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CNI to host 7th Industry and Innovation Congress
The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) will host the 7th Brazilian Industry Innovation Congress on June 27 and 28 in São Paulo, Brazil. The agenda will cover topics such as mega trends in innovation,…
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KERI hosts Chicago roundtable on economic policy
H.E Tae-Shin Kwon, President of Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI), attended the Annual Meeting of the American Economic Association (January 6-8), which focused on the current economic issues such as Brexit, the world’s sluggish growth and…
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“Riding the Tiger” Talk Held at GFCC
Wilfried Aulbur and Amit Kapoor of the India Council on Competitiveness discussed their new book, "Riding the Tiger", at the GFCC offices on February 17. The book is about executing business strategy in India. Wilfried…
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Launch of University and Research Leadership Forum
Over 40 leading research universities from 20 countries have joined the University and Research Leadership Forum, which met for the first time in London and was hosted by Khazanah Nasional. Chaired by Dr. Pradeep K.…
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HE Amr Al-Dabbagh Honored for Competitiveness Work
H.E. Amr Al-Dabbagh was honored as the first recipient of the GFCC's Global Competitiveness Award. The Award recognizes leaders who have advanced the competitiveness agenda and made significant contributions to their nations, regions, cities and…
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MOU Signed with Malaysia High-Tech Group
The GFCC signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High-Technology (MIGHT). With more than 100 members from industry, government and academia, MIGHT works to develop Malaysia's high technology for business. MIGHT…
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Members Share Reports on Competitiveness from Around the Globe
GFCC sustaining, general and corporate members and fellows convened for the 2016 GFCC Annual Meeting, hosted by Gallup. Members delivered presentations on their respective organizations and discussed the future of competitiveness and the GFCC. In…
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10 Principles for Innovative and Sustainable Cities
The 2016 edition of The GFCC Competitiveness Principles released at the Global Innovation Summit addresses the challenges of sustainability and urbanization while incorporating the UN SDGs.
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Best Practices in Competitiveness Strategy
GFCC members authored case studies for creating innovative and sustainable cities. Members featured are from Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Korea, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
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