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International Perspectives from the Delphi Economic Forum
From left to right: Mr. Fotis Kourmousis, Member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Development Bank and Deputy Head of the...

The GFCC
May 8, 20224 min read
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Persistent gender gaps keep women away from STEM careers and innovation
Credit: Unsplash Women can play a crucial role in the innovation economy, contributing to diversity that impacts all demographics. But...

The GFCC
Apr 18, 20223 min read
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The Next Africa: investments in STEM and new technologies can help the continent leapfrog
The old narrative about the African continent being an aid-receiving land is shifting as countries enter a phase of regained stability,...

The GFCC
Apr 7, 20225 min read
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Highlights from the GFCC participation on the 9º Brazilian Industry Innovation Summit in São Paulo
GFCC members shared relevant insights during panels and discussions in the 9th Brazilian Industry Innovation Summit, hosted by GFCC...

The GFCC
Mar 15, 20227 min read
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Workshop Analyses Trends Shaping the Future of Work in the Asia-Pacific Region
Credit: Shutterstock Globalization, demographic change and technological progress are reshaping societies and economies and accelerating...

The GFCC
Feb 22, 20224 min read
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Why competitiveness is vital for Industry 2022?
Credit: Shutterstock By Dr. Ray O. Johnson, CEO, Technology Innovation Institute As competition and specialization intensifies across...

The GFCC
Feb 6, 20223 min read
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UK first year outside EU
Credit: Shutterstock By Jan Mládek Brexit has been a very important event for the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU). We are...

The GFCC
Oct 12, 20214 min read
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Sustainability Initiatives and National Competitiveness by William Bohnett
Source: Shutterstock How do various sustainability initiatives on climate change mitigation relate to goals of enhancing national...

The GFCC
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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Future Skills with Sebastian Espinosa: teaching coding at scale
Credit: Shutterstock Digital skills, particularly programming and coding, are in high demand in the job market, while there is a shortage...

The GFCC
Jul 15, 20212 min read
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Future Skills with Jeff Connolly and Aleksandar Subic: discover the Industry 4.0 Apprenticeship Program
Image: Shutterstock Australia, like most advanced economies, is dealing with skills gaps and mismatches due to rapid technological...

The GFCC
Jul 8, 20218 min read
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Future Skills with Dr. Sven Rahner: the German strategy to boost skills development
Credit: Shutterstock Talent development is a key priority for the German government. The National Skills Strategy addresses skills...

The GFCC
Jul 4, 20215 min read
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Future Skills with Ed Halliday: learn the Fire Tech model of tech education for children
Credit: Fire Tech website Fire Tech was one of the first companies to offer experiential technology training to children aged between...

The GFCC
Jun 24, 20215 min read
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Future Skills with Gianna Sagazio: 'There is a long and challenging path ahead'
Credit: Shutterstock The world is going through an accelerated transformation with the development of new technologies, increased global...

The GFCC
Jun 17, 20218 min read
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What the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) envisions for the future of the STI basic plan?
By Kazuyoshi Shimada, Ph.D, Director of Washington, D.C. Office, JST The 6th STI Basic plan in Japan The Japanese Cabinet approved the...

The GFCC
May 18, 20215 min read
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Building back better relies upon Africa's energy transition- Interview with Dr. Kandeh Yumkella
By Simone Melo More than 770 million people do not have access to electricity today; 75% of this population lives in sub-Saharan Africa....

The GFCC
Apr 15, 20217 min read
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Access to equitable vaccines distribution depends on renewable energy
Solar panels for energy production in South Sudan. Photo: Sebastian Noethlichs/Shutterstock By Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella President Biden has...

The GFCC
Apr 6, 20215 min read
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Decoding the Now: Research
By Simone Melo The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated trends in the higher education sector with unfolding impacts on universities’ ways...

The GFCC
Mar 29, 20214 min read
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Covid-19 is highlighting the Promise and Pitfalls of the Digital Transformation
Deborah Wince-Smith Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturing enterprises, service firms, laboratories, schools and households across...

The GFCC
Mar 16, 20214 min read
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Will hydrogen power a net-zero future?
*Hydrogen’s economic potential will impact competitiveness strategies across the globe. The GFCC interviewed Distinguished Fellow Prof....

The GFCC
Mar 11, 20216 min read
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Sustainability is the new imperative of innovation
An interview with GFCC President Deborah L. Wince-Smith. Interview first published in Portuguese on InforMEI , Brazil. As one of the most...

The GFCC
Jan 29, 20218 min read
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