Inform your discussions and decisions this week: during Economist Impact's 2nd annual Global Trade Week and at a time of increasing economic uncertainty, learn how trade and investment are key to an inclusive, sustainable global economy.
The rising cost of food and energy has caused inflation to soar. "Friendshoring", a type of trade fragmentation, is one of the biggest resulting risks. John Ferguson, our head of globalisation, explains why trust and shared benefits are key to building a sustainable and inclusive global economy.
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Globalisation | article
Growth and efficiency—how businesses can strike a balance
As supply-chain issues continue globally, businesses are shifting from growth to resilience models. What's the right balance to lead organisations into the future?
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Globalisation | report
Chain reactions: building value in procurement through digitalisation
Traditionally a back-office function, procurement has assumed a greater role in keeping supply chains afloat in a rapidly changing world. This new report explores how procurement is evolving and what's driving the shifts.
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Sustainability | article
Responsible supply chains
Understand the ESG considerations driving multinational companies' investment and supply-chain decisions.
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Discover how tech adoption, sustainability priorities and digital-trade agreements can accelerate the "servicification" of global value chains.
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Health | article
Fixing fragility in medicine supply chains
Learn about the complex causes of medicine supply-chain disruption. Alan Lovell, senior manager in Economist Impact's health team, explains how to address structural fragility.
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Join 4,000 policymakers, energy experts, business leaders and scientists to explore how a fast and widespread energy transition could protect against extreme global warming while meeting Asia's energy needs.
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