The absolute number of people living in extreme poverty has been declining. But the gap between the wealthiest and poorest of the population is widening.
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By 2030, the consumer class is expected to reach almost 5 billion people. This means 1.3 billion more people with increased purchasing power than today.
New generations and hyperconnectivity are rapidly changing both educational needs and modes of delivery.
The shift of economic power from the established Western economies and Japan towards the emerging economies in the East and South is set to continue.
The societal and political significance of migration has increased. Migration dynamics have become more complex in an interconnected world.
Demand for water, food, energy, land and minerals is rising substantially, making natural resources increasingly scarce and more expensive.
New generations entering the workforce and older generations working longer are changing employment, career models, and organisational structures.
Non-state actors, global conscientiousness, social media and the internationalisation of decision-making are forming new, multi-layered governing systems.
Continued unabated, anthropogenic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions will further increase changing climate patterns.
Science and better living standards have reduced infectious diseases. Unhealthy lifestyles, pollution and other anthropogenic causes are turning into health burdens.