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    • We partner with corporations, foundations, NGOs and governments across big themes including sustainability, health and the changing shape of globalisation to catalyse change and enable progress. With the power of The Economist Group behind it, Economist Impact crafts bespoke partnerships using a potent portfolio of capabilities including:

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    Independent research and thought leadership

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    Client-branded custom content

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    Advertising and sponsorship

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    Large-scale and custom events

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    What makes us different is the combination of policy research and insights, creative innovation and our global influence. It’s a formula that drives business value and creates change.

    Impact initiatives

    Over the past year, Economist Impact has expanded its work to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges through four new initiatives focused on food insecurity, health as a driver of economic growth, the transformative power of technology, and sustainable urban development.

    Each initiative combines independent research, policy analysis, expert perspectives, creative storytelling and events. Our goal is to inform debate, spark ideas and help shape a more sustainable, prosperous and inclusive future for all.

    Our initiatives

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    The Food Imperative

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    The Health Dividend

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    Urban Futures

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    Tech Frontiers

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    The Future of Trade

    Areas of expertise

    Through in-depth research, global intelligence, deep analysis and a balanced view, we shape debate and guide decisions that help markets and societies progress.

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    Health & Society

    We explore how health supports economic and social progress. Our work spans health security, climate-related risks, mental health and wellbeing, non-communicable diseases and healthy ageing. We also examine digital health innovation and efforts to improve equity and inclusion in health outcomes.

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    Energy & Environment

    We study the shifts needed to align prosperity with the planet’s limits. Our research covers energy and decarbonisation, food and nutrition, water and oceans, sustainable mobility, circular economies, ecosystems and biodiversity, and climate finance—how societies produce, move and use resources in a low-carbon, resilient world.

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    Trade & Geopolitics

    We analyse how global trade, finance and geopolitics shape economic strength and resilience. Our work spans supply chains, goods and services, digital trade, banking and finance, geopolitics and risk, business resilience and the forces driving growth.

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    Technology & Innovation

    We assess how technology reshapes competitiveness and resilience. We cover AI and data systems, semiconductors, robotics, quantum technologies, space and Earth observation, advanced manufacturing, new materials, networks and communications, and emerging human–machine interfaces.

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    Building transformative relationships

    We work collaboratively with our partners to design scalable solutions aimed at specific business outcomes, objectives and short- to long-term goals.

    Trust and transparency are critical in enabling progress. With an intellectual rigour, we bring global resources to bear on behalf of partners, rethinking business-as-usual and helping to shape the future together.

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    NTI (Nuclear Threat Initiative) and the Johns Hopkins Center

    Leadership in global health security: The Global Health Security Index

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    Google - Jigsaw

    Online influencing tool measuring violence against women

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    The Nippon Foundation

    A new global ocean initiative with a worldwide audience

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    MSD Lung Cancer Policy Environment

    Breathing in a new era: Assessing lung cancer policies

    Economist Impact events

    Economist Impact brings rigour, informed analysis and intelligent debate to life on stage and virtually. We host over 80 events in over 30 countries year-round on topics that convene world-class thought leaders on a range of strategic business issues, facilitating connections and inspiring business leaders.

    Economist Impact events

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