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Published on July 18, 2024 We are pleased to announce Mr. Ricardo Alban, President of the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry...

DPI offers transformative potential for governance and development, but faces challenges, as discussed by experts.

Published on July 1, 2024 We're delighted to announce that The Principals Funds Management has joined our organization as a corporate...

By Hippolyte Fofack Photo by Obinna Okerekeocha on Unsplash The international development community is already overly familiar with...

The GFCC is delighted to welcome HEDx as its newest corporate member. HEDx is an engagement and advisory firm focused on higher education.

Hydrogen's clean energy role grows; GFCC revisits its potential with expert insights and updates.

2023 was a pivotal year for the GFCC as sustainability gained a spotlight and the GFCC returned to London for the 2023 Annual Meeting and Global Innovation Summit. Over the year, multiple GFCC discussions highlighted the importance of broadening the understanding of sustainability and accelerating innovation to transition energy systems, advance the 2030 Agenda, and meet sustainable development goals. Starting in early 2023 and leading up to the events in London, the GFCC suc

In 2022, the GFCC and its member, the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), launched an initiative called Driving Innovation in...

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) has revolutionized multiple industries since its widespread availability in the early 2020s. Harnessing deep neural network systems, these models synthesize data and generate various creative outputs such as images, texts, and music. However, despite their immense commercial potential, LLMs have largely remained controlled by a handful of tech giants, such as OpenAI and Google.

The search for alternatives to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy has placed hydrogen on the radar in various regions of...

The GFCC is pleased to announce that Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman has joined our esteemed group of Distinguished Fellows. Dr. Sulaiman was the president and CEO of the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) for over 15 years, a time during which he worked tirelessly to build a robust 21st-century technology and innovation-based economic engine for Malaysia.

Understanding the relevance of universities in this fast-changing landscape, the GFCC is pleased to present Universities in Action: Building Cross-sector Alliances and Making Impact on Society.

Discover how fostering a robust entrepreneurship ecosystem, spanning corporate, startup, and academic realms, is crucial for competitiveness

The search for alternative sources of energy to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy has placed hydrogen on the radar in various regions of the globe and within the business sector. As a result, the hydrogen economy is growing at a fast pace following advancements in technology, policy, and investment.

We're pleased to announce that Mr. Hiro Nishiguchi has joined our network as a Distinguished Fellow. Mr. Nishiguchi has worked for years at the intersection of business and policy, advancing the innovation agenda and connecting corporations and startups in Japan and worldwide. He has been a long-standing partner of the GFCC and served as a board member of our organization during his tenure at the Japan Innovation Network. Currently, he is the Managing Director of the Global E

We're pleased to announce that Dr. Hippolyte Fofack, a globally recognized expert in economic policy, development economics, and international finance with over 20 years of experience in leadership and management positions in multilateral organizations and academia, has been granted fellowship status in our organization. ​ Dr. Fofack has led several research projects and participated in the production of national and regional development strategies and in creating and impleme

Discover the nine key takeaways from the discussion about innovation-based sustainability at COP28.

The GFCC and its community of engaged leaders came together this year in significant and profound ways – spanning ideas and geographies. Throughout 2023, our community kicked off exciting new initiatives and hosted numerous events in partnership with our members, extending its policy impact across the globe.

We're pleased to release the Call to Action- Innovate the Sustainable Future . This flagship publication offers recommendations to stakeholders in government, industry, academia, and civil society focused on advancing sustainability and promoting innovation in different areas. It also underscores the urgency of taking immediate action and considers the possible benefits of sustainable practices. These recommendations build upon the expertise accumulated in our multistakeholde

The GFCC and its sister organization, the Council on Competitiveness (CoC), will lead an Innovation Arena during COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 6. The event will gather global leaders from business, academia, national laboratories, research organizations, and the public sector in discussions focused on tackling sustainability challenges through innovative practices.