Competition is a key component of well-functioning markets and fosters productivity, innovation, technological progress and growth. Globalisation and technology have been powerful forces transforming competition in product markets all over the world. These two forces, especially in the context...

topics: - Productivity measurement and its determinants, - Spreading innovation across firms and globalisation, - External imbalances, adjustment to shocks and globalisation, - Productivity, income inequality and trade, - Firm growth and internationalization, - Trade and resource reallocation, -...

The meeting will take place in the context of growing economic reform efforts that are being made in many countries of the region, as well as shifting investment and trade priorities. It will also aim to address continued geopolitical shifts and humanitarian challenges by supporting...

In the ASEAN region, more than half of the population of 630 million is under the age of 30. This promises a powerful demographic dividend that will drive already high rates of economic growth for decades to come. As the working-age population grows in number, it will boost the region’s...

Under the theme Fast-Tracking Market Integration in Africa through Industrial Corridors, the 27th World Economic Forum on Africa will convene regional and global leaders from business, government and civil society to explore instruments that can accelerate effective regional industrial...

Participants at the World Economic Forum on Latin America will explore the challenges, risks and opportunities for Latin America in this transitional period. They will discuss the region’s political, economic and societal issues, including the transparency, agility and long-term stability...

We welcome contributions linking economic convergence to: - balanced and sustainable growth in the global economy, including global imbalances, - sectoral reallocation (and unconditional convergence), - total factor productivity, - the quality of institutions, - income distribution and the...

The meeting agenda will integrate the following key issues: - Navigating regional and global priorities - Strengthening regional resilience - Leading for a prosperous future

Programme Pillars: - Driving Sustainable Growth and Social Inclusion - Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution - Strengthening Regional Relationships

Under the theme, Connecting Africa’s Resources through Digital Transformation, the 26th World Economic Forum on Africa will convene regional and global leaders from business, government and civil society to discuss digital economy catalysts that can drive radical structural transformation,...