Regions in Focus
Insights on the latest business and economic trends in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
African banking after the crisis
Here’s how African banks can manage the impact of COVID-19—and prepare for recovery.
North America
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Lessons from the past on how to revive the US economy after COVID-19
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Examining what worked in response to previous crises can help policy makers as they make plans to revive economic activity.
Article - MGI Research
COVID-19 and jobs: Monitoring the US impact on people and places
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A clearer picture of the sectors, regions, and demographic groups at risk is emerging.
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Lives and livelihoods: Assessing the near-term impact of COVID-19 on US workers
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Up to one-third of US jobs may be vulnerable—and more than 80 percent are held by low-income workers.
Report - McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility
The economic impact of closing the racial wealth gap
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The persistent racial wealth gap in the United States is a burden on Black Americans as well as the overall economy. New research...
Latin America
Report - MGI Research
Latin America’s missing middle of midsize firms and middle-class spending power
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Digital could help the region reboot inclusive growth and regain lost ground.
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Unlocking the economic potential of Central America and the Caribbean
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The region has seen rapid growth over the past 15 years, but a number of trends could affect whether the economies continue...
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One aspiration, two realities: Promoting gender equality in Mexico
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Investing in the development of women and ensuring that they advance is crucial to the economic performance of the country and...
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How Mexico can become Latin America’s digital-government powerhouse
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Mexico’s digital efforts thus far have been laudable. But higher ambitions could fuel productivity and economic growth...
Europe
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Navigating the post-COVID-19 era: A strategic framework for European recovery
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As Europe’s lockdowns begin to loosen, resources need to be directed with care.
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Reimagining European philanthropy
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European philanthropic foundations have an opportunity to step up and address the needs arising from or exacerbated by coronavirus....
Discussion Paper - MGI Research
The future of work in Europe
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Beyond COVID-19, automation, migration, and shrinking labor supply are shifting the geography of employment.
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Safeguarding Europe’s livelihoods: Mitigating the employment impact of COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic has put tens of millions of jobs at risk. Examining the industries, occupations, and demographics most...
Asia
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What makes Asia−Pacific’s Generation Z different?
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Gen Zers in the Asia–Pacific region aren’t like their older siblings. Here is what you need to know.
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Leading the battle against climate change: Actions for China
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China could adopt a climate response centered on mitigation, adapting the country to climate risks, and supporting global sustainable...
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Fast-forward China: How COVID-19 is accelerating five key trends shaping the Chinese economy
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Events expected to play out in the Chinese economy over the next several years have been compressed into a short few months.
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Reopening India: Implications for economic activity and workers
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Over the next many months, India’s economy will need to operate alongside COVID-19 by building the capability to manage...
Middle East and Africa
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African banking in the new reality
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Swift action and a focus on three imperatives could strengthen African banks and support recovery.
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Driving economic recovery in South Africa’s BPO industry
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How business process outsourcing can position itself to create jobs and grow beyond the crisis
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Harnessing Nigeria’s fintech potential
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How stakeholders could position the fintech sector for growth now and beyond the crisis.
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Reopening and reimagining Africa
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How the COVID-19 crisis can catalyze change across the continent.