Trends Identified
Smart Learning
(Definition) The technology can increase the studying effect easily and efficiently by providing user centered contents and services with intelligence.(Application) Learning contents are subdivided into different categories according to the user's ability and characteristic, and provided with feedbacks from every session. This can provide the optimum learning environment and high quality educational environment to the user.
2015
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2015
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Demographics
Higher life expectancy and falling birth rates are increasing the proportion of elderly people across the world, challenging the solvency of social welfare systems, including pensions and healthcare. Some regions are also facing the challenge of integrating large youth populations into saturated labor markets.
2014
Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments
KPMG
Rise of the individual
Advances in global education, health and technology have helped empower individuals like never before, leading to increased demands for transparency and participation in government and public decision-making. These changes will continue, and are ushering in a new era in human history in which, by 2022, more people will be middle class than poor.
2014
Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments
KPMG
Enabling technology
Information and communications technology (ICT) has transformed society over the last 30 years. A new wave of technological advances is now creating novel opportunities, while testing governments’ ability to harness their benefits and provide prudent oversight.
2014
Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments
KPMG
Economic interconnectedness
The interconnected global economy will see a continued increase in the levels of international trade and capital flows, but unless international conventions can be strengthened, progress and optimum economic benefits may not be realized.
2014
Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments
KPMG
Public dept
Public debt is expected to operate as a significant
constraint on fiscal and policy options through to 2030 and beyond. Governments’ ability to bring debt under control and find new ways of delivering public services will affect
their capacity to respond to major social, economic and environmental challenges.
2014
Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments
KPMG
Economic power shift
Emerging economies are lifting millions out of poverty while also exerting more influence in the global economy. With a rebalancing of global power, both international institutions and national governments will need a greater focus on maintaining their transparency and inclusiveness.
2014
Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments
KPMG
Climate change
Rising greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are_x000B_causing climate change and driving a complex mix_x000B_of unpredictable changes to the environment while further taxing the resilience of natural and built systems. Achieving the right combination of adaptation and mitigation policies will be difficult for most governments.
2014
Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments
KPMG
Resources stress
The combined pressures of population growth, economic growth and climate change will place increased stress on essential natural resources (including water, food, arable land and energy).These issues will place sustainable resource management at the center of government agendas.
2014
Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments
KPMG
Urbanization
Almost two-thirds of the world’s population will reside in cities by 2030.2 Urbanization is creating significant opportunities for social and economic development and more sustainable living, but is also exerting pressure on infrastructure and resources, particularly energy.
2014
Future State 2030: The global megatrends shaping governments
KPMG