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 Enterprise 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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[Insight + innovation = influence]

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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.

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Insights

We bring a 75-year track record of evidence-based policy research across 205 countries. Our global team sheds light on policy choices through benchmarks, economic and social impact analysis, white papers, forecasting and scenario modelling.

Innovation

Our creative team delivers compelling cross-platform solutions and formats - immersive storytelling, design thinking and interactive digital solutions. This helps our partners lead on the issues that matter.

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Influence

From events to social media, we engage the world's most influential audience, enabling our partners to lead on a global stage.

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Leadership initiatives

From food security and health to technological change, resilient development and global trade, the world faces problems that demand fresh thinking and informed debate. Economist Enterprise's Leadership Initiatives draw on independent research, expert analysis and diverse perspectives to examine these issues and consider possible solutions.

Through research, policy analysis, expert views, storytelling and events, the initiatives bring together evidence and expertise to inform debate, connect decision-makers and help shape responses to complex global problems.

Our initiatives

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The Food Imperative™

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The Health Dividend™

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Resilient 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 Enterprise Events

Economist Enterprise Events 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 Enterprise Events

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