Global events and geopolitical upheavals, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the US-China trade conflict and Russia-Ukraine war, have propelled the world towards geoeconomic fragmentation. This trend is exemplified by shifts away from free trade and globally integrated supply chains in favour of...

Rising life expectancies and lower birth rates are creating new societal challenges. Health systems are increasingly strained and people’s financial security is at risk as savings must stretch over a longer period. These challenges pave the way for innovation and fresh thinking on the...

Income and wealth inequality are increasing in most advanced economies. At the same time, social safety nets are eroding. Together, these trends can create inclusion gaps, where certain socio-economic or socio-demographic groups have inadequate protection against financial risk. This Geneva...