Solving the world’s toughest challenges requires global cooperation. And though it may feel scarce, global cooperation has actually remained resilient for much of the last 10 years. That’s according to the Global Cooperation Barometer, a new tool developed in partnership by McKinsey and the World Economic Forum (WEF). “It’s clear that on some dimensions the world has become increasingly divided, yet the barometer shows that when you look at the full picture, global cooperation has remained surprisingly robust over the last decade,” said Bob Sternfels, McKinsey’s global managing partner. “We’ve seen progress in collaboration across multiple areas, with special cause for optimism on climate and nature, and breakthroughs in frontier technologies that draw on global contributions to innovation.”
Check out the Global Cooperation Barometer’s accompanying report to better understand the contours of cooperation broadly and along five pillars: trade and capital flows, innovation and technology, climate and natural capital, health and wellness, and peace and security. Then dive into more insights from the McKinsey Global Institute on the global flows that connect our world. Bookmark this page for daily Davos updates, and learn more about McKinsey’s ongoing strategic partnership with WEF.
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