Economist Impact

In this week's newsletter, understand what barriers prevent the emergence of an integrated ASEAN power grid. Also in this issue, learn why malnutrition requires far more than ending hunger and explore the fact that electrification in business appears to be progressing slowly in some regions and industries. 

Almost 380 million women aged 25-54 are not in the labour force because of care responsibilities. Learn more: https://econimpact.co/1eH

Coral reefs provide a wide range of ecosystem services, but are being pushed to the brink--especially in small island states. Learn more about local restoration efforts: https://econimpact.co/1eA An initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation

Businesses across sectors are piloting electrification at scale, but infrastructure gaps, financing pressures and skills shortages are slowing progress. How can ambition turn into action? https://econimpact.co/1et Supported by Iberdrola

Cancer care is racing into an era of scientific possibility, yet the financing to match is not keeping pace. How can countries finance cancer care as aid declines and costs climb—and why must the answer be economic, not charitable? Amanda Stucke, MPH, lead of The Health Dividend initiative, reflects on a discussion at London Global Cancer Week: https://econimpact.co/1eq

The global trading order is collapsing. Rapid technological change, shifting geopolitics and fragmentation are significantly altering the global trade environment. The Future of Trade initiative by Economist Impact, in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), aims to rebuild trust, create opportunities, and enhance resilience within the global economy. Discover more about The Future of Trade: https://econimpact.co/1ek

Many countries, regardless of region or income, are falling short in addressing obesity risk factors and supporting long-term care. How does your country compare? Explore our Obesity Response Index to find out: https://econimpact.co/1ef Supported by Eli Lilly and Company

In this week's newsletter: Explore our Obesity Response Index which benchmarks how 20 countries are addressing the problem. Our index is based on a framework of four pillars: policy and governance, obesity management, food quality and access, and physical activity.

Haris Usman, global head of scaled growth at Google Ads, argues that in marketing, AI should neither be feared nor treated as a simple engine of scale. Successful marketers use the technology to amplify their judgement and creativity. Read the full article on Tech Frontiers: https://econimpact.co/1ed #AI #marketing

The future of globalisation and free trade seems more uncertain than ever. If global rules are breaking down, can regional cooperation offer a more durable path for growth? His Excellency Wamkele Mene, secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, joined John Ferguson, global head of new globalisation at Economist Impact in Davos last week to discuss how Africa is advancing regional cooperation to strengthen trade, attract investment and build resilience. All the while positioning the continent with a stronger collective voice in an increasingly fragmented global economy. During the event they discussed our newly launched initiative, The Future of Trade. Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/diThbnVN #GlobalTrade #WEF26