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This edition of Trend Opportunity Profiles features trend advancements in Social and economic dimensions. The study examines the following trends: • Reskilling, • Food security • Revenge tourism • The “permacrisis” shaping consumer demand • The shifting social status of women • Content creator marketplaces • The pensioner boom Trend O...

New retail business models have emerged, and one crop is online-only businesses that sell exclusively through social media channels. Almost all social media platforms today offer retail functionalities that facilitate the electronic commerce (eCommerce) of goods and services. This online sales model is mainly driven by social influences and interac...

16 Jul 2021  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Trend Opportunity Profiles—Digital Identity Management

Social, Technological, and Economic Inclusivity Needs Drive Future Growth Potential for Digital Identity

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About 1.1 billion of the worlds population lack official proof of identity. This limits citizens access to services and precludes an inclusive society that allows citizens full participation in social and economic progress. Digital identity management solutions can instill trust and transparency in relationships among public agencies, enterprises, ...

Globally, the aging population is enlarging, and this group’s participation in the labor market is increasing accordingly. By 2030, people aged 60 and above are expected to outnumber children under age 10 by 60 million. Projections estimate 30% growth in labor participation from the 65+ age group. At global scale, the increase in life expectancy pr...

18 Apr 2016  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Future of Europe

Impact of Mega Trends on Europe's Complex Business Environment

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Europe is bound by an enormous number of obsolete regulations and systems. New environmental, economic, social, and political developments and trends have challenged these systems, forcing Europe to re-think future strategies. The European Union has set 5 ambitious objectives, namely, employment, innovation, education, social inclusion, and climate...

This series features emerging Trend Opportunity Profiles that share novel business outlooks in the form of models that promote the use of advanced technologies, increased digital presence, and environment-friendly businesses. The strong impact of the shared economy has led to the growth of models that enable sharing of economic resources, advanced ...

Generation Z currently makes up 24% of the global population and are set to have significant spending power. This "digitally native" population cohort, born between 1993 and 2007, will be an important customer base in the future. This age cohort is expected to be the most ethnically diverse and tolerant generation yet. It is also a socially and env...

Frost and Sullivan expects 2023 to be the year of resilience. Businesses will face a range of challenges, including a global economic slowdown, supply chain bottlenecks, and geopolitical shocks. Organizations of all sizes and types will be compelled to find new areas for growth, despite an abrupt downturn in consumer demand. This study identifi...

09 Aug 2016  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Future of the Internet Economy

Mobile Internet the Way Ahead

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The Internet is changing the way one functions, socializes, and shares information across the globe. With regions expanding beyond the normal boundaries due to the impact of urbanization, there is a need for improved infrastructure channels for being connected. Increased Smartphone adoption rates and broadband technologies have resulted in improved...