Trends Identified
Income growth
Between 2010 and 2020, the world’s bottom 40% will nearly double their spending power from US$3 trillion to US$5.8 trillion;
2015
SDG industry matrix
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Technology
Rapid innovation is catalysing improved market analysis, knowledge sharing, product and service design, renewable energy sources, distribution models and operational efficiencies. Technology is also lowering market entry costs for non-traditional actors and start-ups with innovative ‘disruptive’ business models;
2015
SDG industry matrix
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Collaborations
Governments, businesses, international financial institutions, the United Nations, civil society and academia are developing new ways of working with each other in pursuit of compatible objectives.
2015
SDG industry matrix
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Data and analytics
Analysis of data to create real-time change
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
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Cloud
Software as a Service (SaaS) delivered over the Internet
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
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Marketing platforms
Digital media, advertising platforms
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
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Internet of Things
Smart, connected devices and systems
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
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Social media
Social networking and collaboration platforms
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
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Artificial intelligence/cognitive computing
Smart software systems
2016
Disruptive technologies barometer
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