THE POWER OF PEOPLE, PLACES & FIRMS
Reading Time: 3 minutesRural areas are revitalizing through green and digital transitions, contributing significantly to renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. Tailored policies, community engagement, and improved services are essential for maximising their potential in economic growth and resilience.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter years of population decline, many rural communities now host schools with more teachers than students. Declining fertility rates, low rates of immigration and population ageing have put pressure on local services, pushing up costs per head in facilities with very few users and in some cases forcing closures. Can governments continue to provide services efficiently to people regardless of where they live?
Reading Time: 4 minutesGovernments around the world spend billions every year supporting innovation. Their investments generate breakthroughs that power economic and social progress. But are their investments in innovation reaching the places that need it most?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe global demand for critical raw materials is surging, with rare earth metals and lithium expected to increase significantly by 2030 and 2050. Learn how geospatial data can aid local governments in balancing economic growth with environmental risks amid this transition.
Reading Time: 3 minutesRural areas face population decline, straining local services. Regional centres can enhance service efficiency, but many still decline. Emphasising accessible services, digital solutions, and improved transport can help maintain community vitality amid demographic changes.
Reading Time: 3 minutesCities heavily rely on connectivity for residents’ access to jobs, healthcare, and education. However, urban mobility varies significantly, with disparities in public transport access and essential services, particularly affecting low-income and suburban populations.
Reading Time: 2 minutes2024 is a pivotal year for democracies in more ways than one. Mounting economic inequities are threatening democracies and these threats can only be mitigated by an “urgent and focused” shared effort.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe twin transition alters labor markets, necessitating new skills and job creation. Learn how some regions adapt uniquely, leveraging strengths to address challenges such as skill gaps, demographic pressures, and workforce shortages.