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JOSE PAREJO & ASSOCIATES
8/14/20241 min read
By 2050, the global population over 65 years old is projected to reach 1.5 billion, with emerging markets like China and Brazil seeing the fastest growth rates. This demographic shift is accelerating the rise of the “Silver Economy,” driving demand in sectors from healthcare to leisure, and opening up new markets for innovation.
At the same time, the urbanization of secondary cities across Africa and Asia is transforming economic hubs. Cities like Chengdu in China and Kampala in Uganda are rapidly growing, attracting investments, and becoming pivotal to global supply chains. These secondary cities, often overlooked, are expected to contribute over 40% of global GDP growth by 2030, signaling a shift in economic power from traditional megacities.
Moreover, the rise of decentralized technologies like DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) is challenging traditional corporate structures. With blockchain at their core, DAOs represent a new era of governance, where decision-making is democratized and value distribution is more equitable. As companies and governments navigate this evolving landscape, it’s crucial to understand these transformative forces and their implications for future strategies. Staying ahead of the curve requires recognizing and adapting to less-obvious mega trends that are reshaping societies.
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