Uncovering tomorrow's innovation hotspots

Regulations and the societal benefits of disruptive technologies

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Weekly Digest   Issue #05         Uncovering tomorrow's innovation hotspots   New research from The Economist Intelligence Unit, supported by Pictet, has identified five key innovation ecosystems that appear set to dominate the industries of tomorrow. What makes these innovative cities flourish?   DISCOVER MORE →

Sustainability Achieving sustainability objectives through a mission-driven approach to spending   Governments can do more to support sustainable innovation in the private sector. Procurement must be linked to ambitious goals, argues Professor Mariana Mazzucato.   READ MORE → OPINION How society needs to revamp food packaging to beat obesity Not all calories are equal, but highlighting how much physical activity is needed to burn off a bar of chocolate can prevent disease. Could a revamp of food packaging help us beat obesity? READ BLOG → Amanda Daley, Professor of Behavioural Medicine at Loughborough University and National Institute for Health Research funded Research Professor in Public Health       FROM THE ECONOMIST       Using satellites to spot industry’s methane leaks   To help combat climate change           How digital financial services can prey upon the poor   Their data can be used to exploit as well as help them             UPCOMING EVENTS       The year 2020 will be crucial to overcoming ocean challenges such as overfishing, plastic pollution and climate change. These pressing issues must be addressed across the value chain, from source to sea. Could 2020 be the year to build a truly "blue" economy? Read The Economist supplement to learn more.             - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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