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Pioneering Rankings of World Competitiveness

For 30 years, the IMDWorld Competitiveness Center (WCC) has pioneered research on how economies strive to lay the foundations for sustainable value creation. The competitiveness of economies ranks as one of the most significant developments in modern management, and IMD is committed to leading the field. Through its work, the WCC collaborates with a unique network of partner institutes in 56 countries, which ensures the relevance and quality of the data gathered for its research and rankings. Assesses the extent to which an economy is able to foster an environment in which enterprises can generate sustainable value creation. • IMD World Talent Ranking since 2014 Assesses the extent to which nations develop, attract and retain talent for enterprises operating in those economies. • IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking since 2017 Assesses the capacity of an economy to adopt and explore digital technologies leading to transformation in government practices, business models and society in general. • IMD Smart City Index since 2019 Assesses cities’ efforts and successes in embracing smart technologies to improve the lives of their citizens. RANKINGS • IMD World Competitiveness Ranking since 1989

IMD World Competitiveness Ranking

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IMD World Talent Ranking

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IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking

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IMD Smart City Index