George Handjinicolaou Honored by Hellenic American Business Association
The GFCC congratulates George Handjinicolaou, Chairman of the Board of GFCC Member Piraeus Bank, on being named 2019 Executive of the Year by the Hellenic American Business Association (HABA). Every year HABA honors prominent Greek-American executives…
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Australia Joins GFCC as Sustaining Member & Member of the Board
Australia Joins GFCC as Sustaining Member & Member of the Board The GFCC is honored to welcome Australia as its newest Sustaining Member & Member of the Board. Australia will be represented in the GFCC…
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Council on Competitiveness Launches U.S.-Australia CTO Innovation Alliance
This week Council on Competitiveness President & CEO Deborah Wince-Smith and Executive Vice President Chad Evans - alongside Lockheed Martin CTO and GFCC Member Keoki Jackson, and Deere & Co.’s Senior Innovation Advisor to the…
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GFCC Welcomes Stratega BDS as New Corporate Member
Stratega Business Development Services joins GFCC network as Corporate Member Pictured: Nathalie Cely, Stratega Founder & Executive President, signing the membership agreement with Mark Minevich, GFCC Senior Fellow, on behalf of GFCC President Deborah Wince-Smith.…
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GFCC Releases New Report: Connecting Farm, City and Technology
The GFCC is proud to release its newest report, Connecting Farm, City and Technology, by esteemed GFCC Senior Fellows, Banning Garrett and Fred Davies. By 2050, two thirds of the world will be urban, and food…
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Swinburne University of Technology joins GFCC as University Member
The GFCC is thrilled to announce that Swinburne University of Technology is joining the GFCC network as a University Member, and a member of the University and Research Leadership Forum. Swinburne University has a long…
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GFCC Shares Insights on how Universities Engage in Innovation during the Times Higher Education Emerging Economies Summit hosted by Qatar University
The Times Higher Education Emerging Economies Summit in partnership with Qatar University was held January 14-16 in Doha, Qatar. The Summit was attended by participants from 40 different countries across the globe and chaired by…
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GFCC Partners with Smart Cities New York 2019
The GFCC has long supported the mission of Smart Cities New York in promoting dialogue on city innovation, competitiveness and sustainability. During SCNY 2017 GFCC President Deborah Wince-Smith moderated a panel on leading cities into…
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8th Brazilian Industry Innovation Summit to take place June 10-11, 2019
The Brazilian Industry Innovation Summit takes place every two years in São Paulo, Brazil, and is one of the biggest biennial events held in this region of Latin America. During its seventh and latest edition,…
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EXC presents National Award for Quality to Companies in Argentina
The National Quality Award (PNC, in Spanish) rewards excellence in management based on the Excellence Management Model developed by the National Quality Award Foundation. The 2019 winners were: INTERBANKING S.A., winner of the National Award…
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Fred Davies Joins GFCC as Senior Fellow
GFCC is proud to announce that Dr. Fred Davies has joined the GFCC community in the role of Senior Fellow. Dr. Davies is a celebrated expert in international horticulture, agriculture, and food security. He has been…
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GFCC Welcomes Elisa Jagerson as Senior Fellow
The GFCC is thrilled to welcome Elisa Jagerson to our community as our new Senior Fellow. Through her innovative leadership at FutureBrand Speck, Jagerson has worked with companies such as Google, Apple, Samsung and Tesla…
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Al-Dabbagh Group Joins GFCC as Corporate Member
The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) is pleased to announce Al-Dabbagh Group as a new corporate member. Al-Dabbagh Group is a family conglomerate founded in 1962 by His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Al-Dabbagh, the…
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Santiago Murtagh Receives GFCC Global Competitiveness Award
The GFCC is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2018 Global Competitiveness Award, presented on September 18, 2018 to Santiago Murtagh, recognizing his demonstrated leadership in driving competitiveness, his vision and leadership in driving…
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Recap: Global Innovation Summit 2018
From September 18th to the 20th, the 2018 Global Innovation Summit was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Co-hosted by the GFCC and EXCELENCIA, the event brought together leaders and thinkers representing businesses, academia and governments…
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Recap: GFCC Annual Meeting and University Forum Meeting 2018
At the Global Innovation Summit 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, hosted by EXCELENCIA (FUNDECE/IPACE/FPNC), the GFCC’s global network of members convened for two exclusive conversations: the GFCC Annual Meeting on September 17 and the Meeting…
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GFCC Releases New Annual Reports
The GFCC is pleased to announce the official release of its annual publications and deliverables, which were launched to GFCC members and fellows at the Global Innovation Summit 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 2018…
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Isabel Capeloa Gil Elected First Female President of IFCU
Dr. Isabel Capeloa Gil, Rector of Catholic University of Portugal, was elected President of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) at their 26th General Assembly Meeting from July 23-27. Dr. Capeloa Gil will become…
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ASU Collaborates with DARPA on $17 million Research Project
Arizona State University is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in a $17 million research project aimed at creating more advanced computing platforms capable of overcoming power constraints…
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Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry Hosts Inova Global Program
Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI) continues to promote, deepen and enhance its “Inova Global” program, aimed at boosting the competitiveness of Brazilian industry by offering avenues of interaction with global centers of R&D, specialized…
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GFCC President and Fellow Co-Chair AALD Event
On July 11, 2018, GFCC President Deborah Wince-Smith co-chaired a session of the Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD) with GFCC Distinguished Fellow Charles Kiefel OAM. The session was centered on innovation and technology. The AALD…
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GFCC Welcomes Two New Members
The GFCC is pleased to welcome Bond University and Western Economic Diversification Canada as new members to our growing innovation community. Their unique Global Perspectives will strengthen the GFCC's expertise on a range of vital topics.…
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ATHEX Holds Event on Value of Corporate Governance
On June 28th, 2018, the Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX) held an event to recognize outstanding achievement on the Value of Corporate Governance. The event featured participation from Mr. Sokratis Lazaridis, ATHEX CEO; Mr. George Handjinicolaou,…
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Portugal Economic Forum Held with GFCC as Official Partner
On June 15, the Portugal Economic Forum, hosted by the AICEP Portugal Global (Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency) and the Portugal-US Chamber of Commerce (PUSCC), was held in New York City. GFCC President Deborah Wince-Smith…
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ATHEX Joins GFCC as New Member
The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) is pleased to welcome the Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX) as a new member. The Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) supports the operation of the Greek capital market. ATHEX and its subsidiary…
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GFCC Welcomes Consolidated Contractors Company as a New Member
Based in Greece, this leading company in construction, engineering and international investment subscribes to the principle of socio-economic proactivity. Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) maintains its viability through technical evolution, innovation, and market adaptability. CCC…
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Michiharu Nakamura Appointed by UN Secretary General to Multi-Stakeholder Group
On April 24, GFCC Distinguished Fellow and Counselor to the President of the Japan Science and Technology Agency, Dr. Michiharu Nakamura, was appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to a "10-member Multi-stakeholder Group." The group's stated…
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GFCC Partners for Smart Cities NY Conference
Building on a focus on urban innovation, GFCC partnered with Smart Cities NY for a conference on May 8-10. In an era defined by the rising prominence of urban centers as engines for economic growth…
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Kazakhstan’s Center for Research and Consulting LLC Joins GFCC
The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) is pleased to welcome the Center for Research & Consulting as a new member. Based in Astana, Kazakhstan, The Center for Research & Consulting is a private company that offers…
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GFCC Welcomes Queen Mary University of London as a New Member
The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) is pleased to welcome Queen Mary University of London as a new member. Queen Mary University of London is a public research university and a constituent college of…
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Mark Minevich Appointed as IPsoft’s Digital Fellow to CEO
GFCC Distinguished Fellow and renowned global authority on artificial intelligence (AI) Mark Minevich was recently appointed as IPsoft Inc.'s Digital Fellow to the CEO, Mr. Chetan Dube. IPsoft is the leading technology company for Enterprise…
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GFCC Welcomes Purdue as New University Member
The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) is pleased to welcome Purdue University as a new member. As a leader in promoting entrepreneurialism among students and the wider committee, Purdue has shown itself committed to…
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GFCC Welcomes Dr. Michael Nelson as New Fellow
The GFCC is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Nelson to our community. He advises governments on Internet technology issues for Cloudflare, a startup that has improved the performance and security of more than seven million Websites worldwide. Prior to joining Cloudflare in…
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CNI Hosts Its 8th Immersion in Innovation Ecosystems
GFCC Sustaining Member, the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) is continuing its Innovation Immersion program, through which it creates opportunities for both companies and research leaders to familiarize themselves with innovation ecosystems globally. From…
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The GFCC Welcomes Australia’s Aikenhead Centre as a New Member
The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) is pleased to announce the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) as its newest member. The Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) is an ambitious initiative to create…
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Experiences in GFCC Community Highlighted at Stolypin Forum on Competitiveness in Russia
Chaired by Russia’s Presidential Commissioner for Entrepreneur Rights and the Rector of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, the Stolypin Forum gathered more than 1,500 participants at the University’s campus for a discussion on…
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GFCC Fellow Frank-Jürgen Richter Hosts Horasis Global Summit in Cascais, Portugal
With the goal of envisioning new pathways to economic advancement, leaders in business, government and civil society from over 50 countries will gather in Cascais, Portugal on May 5-8 for the Global Meeting of the…
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Applications for Global Competitiveness Academy Are Open
The GFCC and Arizona State University (ASU) have opened applications for the inaugural class of the Global Competitiveness Academy (GCA). The pioneer Transformative Leadership & Innovation for Competitiveness (TLIC) Program will start on October 21,…
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Chairman Chad Holliday Receives 2018’s ARCS Eagle Award
On Friday, April 27th, GFCC Chairman Chad Holliday was honored as the ARCS Metro Washington Chapter's (MWC) Eagle Award recipient for 2018. The ceremony took place at the MWC's 50th Anniversary celebration the historic Willard…
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Jack Sim honored by the Commonwealth of Nations
GFCC Distinguished Fellow Jack Sim was recognized for his outstanding work promoting sanitation around the world and received the Commonwealth Points of Light award. Mr. Sim received the Award — a personalized certificate signed by…
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GFCC Welcomes Two New Fellows
The GFCC is proud to welcome two new fellows to our community: Ms. Laura Sandys, former UK Member of Parliament, and Mr. Tae-shin Kwon, former Korean Ambassador to the OECD and Vice Minister of Finance…
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GFCC Hosts EU Delegation
Expanding on the GFCC’s commitment to cross-sector promotion of innovative practices, the GFCC hosted a meeting with the Foresight Task Force of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on April 12. Former Estonian Prime Minister…
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Zakri Abdul Hamid Appointed to IDB Advisory Board
The GFCC extends congratulations to Professor Tan Sri Zakri Abdul Hamid on his new position on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). He is one of 10 leading experts to join…
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The GFCC welcomes Japan Innovation Network (JIN) as a new member
The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) is pleased to announce Japan Innovation Network (JIN) as its newest member. JIN is a non-profit innovation acceleration platform that provides companies with global collaboration, disruptive thinking, and…
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Piraeus Bank of Greece joins GFCC
The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) is pleased to announce Piraeus Bank of Greece as its newest member. Piraeus Bank is the leading lender in the Greek market with market share of 30% for…
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Delphi Economic Forum Highlights Opportunity for Future Growth in Greece
The third Delphi Economic Forum under the leadership of Symeon Tsomokos (CEO & Founder of SGT) was held March 1-4, creating a framework for dialogue around building a more competitive Greek and wider Mediterranean economy.…
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GFCC Welcomes Four New Fellows
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Frank-Jürgen Richter, Tan Sri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, Dr. Nkem Khumbah and Mr. Yanos Gramatidis to the team as GFCC fellows. Frank-Jürgen Richter is the Chairman of Horasis…
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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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