Economic Competitiveness Center
Economic
Competitiveness Center
Dedicated to strengthening economies and governments to navigate global economic complexities, enhance competitive advantage, and foster resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth on a global scale.
The center provides a comprehensive framework for policymakers and economic leaders to address the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing global economy. Our programs are designed to enhance understanding of global market dynamics, trade policies, and economic trends, enabling decision-makers to formulate strategies that position their nations or regions as competitive players on the international stage.
The Center for Economic Competitiveness is committed to empowering leaders with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to transform their economies into engines of innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth in an increasingly interconnected world.
Courses
Interactive online courses for 21st century public servants. Develop essential skills and earn a certificate of completion.
Research
The GCC 2024 Economic Outlook highlights robust economic growth driven by diversification efforts, fiscal reforms, and a strategic focus on green energy initiatives. Despite global uncertainties, the region benefits from strong oil revenues, increasing foreign investment, and enhanced trade partnerships.
The article emphasizes the Gulf Cooperation Council’s shift toward investing in “soft infrastructure” to ensure sustainable growth amid global economic disruptions. By focusing on education, skills development, research, and innovation, the GCC aims to build a knowledge-based economy, moving beyond reliance on oil revenues.
The 2023 GCC Risk Report examines global and regional challenges impacting Gulf countries, highlighting key risks such as inflation, rising interest rates, climate change, and cybersecurity threats. It emphasizes the region’s resilience due to strong economic performance in 2022, supported by high oil prices and diversification efforts, but warns of potential vulnerabilities in banking, labor markets, and economic growth.