Economist Impact

In this week's newsletter, learn how disruptive technologies like #AI, #quantumcomputing, and #syntheticbiology are driving sustainable growth and tackling challenges like medical breakthroughs and clean energy. “Progress 2030,” our latest initiative, provides analysis and insights to shape technology for inclusive progress.

Economist Impact's Value Chain Navigator, supported by Infosys, has received multiple awards this month. These accomplishments highlight the platform’s capability to enhance how #valuechains are managed and optimised. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this success. Learn more about the programme here: https://lnkd.in/gfMBhbyU

Beyond the Surface, an Economist Impact programme in partnership with Blancpain, has won the World Media Group Award for #SocialGood. This recognition celebrates the programme’s compelling storytelling, which expertly combines robust data insights with a mission to inspire meaningful change among key policymakers. Congratulations to the entire team behind this achievement. Learn more about the programme here: https://lnkd.in/gkfF8qp8

As companies rapidly adopt #generativeAI, many face challenges in scaling it. Our latest report, derived from a global study involving 1,100 technologists and 28 CIOs, explores key trends in AI adoption, use cases, production successes, and best practices. https://lnkd.in/gm766_2g Sponsored by Databricks

Urban resilience isn’t a luxury; it’s survival. As cities face climate chaos and rising inequality, they must prioritise future-proofed infrastructure, equity, and decentralised growth. https://lnkd.in/gNktPcpw #ResilientCities

We’re delighted to share that our work was honoured with four awards at the World Media Group Awards in London last night—including the prestigious Grand Prix! Huge congratulations to the entire team. Explore our award-winning programmes through the links below: Value Chain Navigator, supported by Infosys https://lnkd.in/gfMBhbyU Beyond the Surface, supported by Blancpain https://lnkd.in/gkfF8qp8 Open Atlas supported by Destination Canada https://lnkd.in/gA3JWSKU

Sustainable and resilient agricultural infrastructure ensures everyone has access to safe and nutritious food. Economist Impact’s Feeding the Future programme, supported by Lineage, shows how it also powers economic, social, and environmental progress. https://lnkd.in/gMGnbayH #FoodSecurity #Sustainability

Embracing nature and #biodiversity offers solutions that benefit both the planet and long-term economic success. Central to this is fixing our food system, which is crucial for addressing its environmental and health impacts. https://lnkd.in/g38wybDd #COP29

In this week's newsletter, we explore how inequality affects education, health, training, the job market, and access to resources—and how addressing it strengthens social cohesion and boosts global economic growth.

Adapting to climate change is key to the future of our food system. Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market, urges farmers, suppliers, retailers, and consumers to unite in supporting climate-smart practices for long-term resilience. https://lnkd.in/gk8TsNhJ #COP29