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First trial of biomethane used within a forklift on site at Tobermore Concrete products facilitated by CforC GFCC member organization, the Center for Competitiveness (CforC), is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative in Northern Ireland focused on decarbonizing the energy grid by producing biomethane from farmyard manure. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in Northern Ireland's economy and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. But unlike conventional methane,

Qatar University’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is a living and breathing part of its everyday operations.

Credit: Photo by Sean Pollock on Unsplash Our Distinguished Fellow, Rogério Studart , was a Executive Director of the World Bank when...

Innovation (or lack thereof) in response to a crisis holds the key to determining the outcome.

Crises have become increasingly common in the global economy, posing greater risks to business stability and prosperity. Corporations now...

A Queen's University Belfast event commemorating the Good Friday Agreement featured a remarkable lineup of international leaders.

By Chris Allen Credit: Photo by USGS on Unsplash I’ve spent most of my life as a policymaker and troubleshooter. I’ve been a local...

Disastrous scenery in Japan, Marumori after the Typhoon Hagibis. Water has reached to 2nd floor, cars have been washed away. This...

By Joan MacNaughton Smoky smokestacks at a chemical plant on the banks of Poyang Lake. China’s carbon emission trading system (a national...

In. Abdulwahab A. Al Maimani Global Indicators Expert National Competitiveness Office Sultanate of Oman Innovation is a key ingredient to...

Part of the solution for today's major challenges depends on developing and scaling science and technology (S&T). Science can contribute...

Competitiveness fosters innovation and creates a more prosperous future. Competitiveness lies at the intersection of culture, policy,...

From left top to right: Mr. Simos Anastasopoulos President, The Council on Competitiveness of Greece, Chairman & CEO, PETSIAVAS S.A; Dr....

Credit: Unsplash Place-based innovation has become a buzzword among policymakers and business leaders across the globe. It refers to...

Credit: Unsplash The Northern Ireland (NI) economy operates within the United Kingdom (UK) and European envelope of economies with...

On June 14, 2022, the GFCC hosted a member’s exclusive monthly call with guest speaker Symeon Tsomokos, the Founder & CEO of the Delphi...

Positioning innovation, sustainability, resilience, inclusiveness and partnerships at the forefront. By Roberto Alvarez One year ago, we...

Credit: Shutterstock Yesterday, populations and activists across the globe celebrated World Environment Day. This calendar date was...

By Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President, Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils; President and CEO, Council on Competitiveness...

By Dr. Kazuyoshi Shimada and Dr. Roberto Alvarez Credit: Shutterstock Last year marked the 10th year of remembrance of the Great East...