Western Europe Slays the KPMG Growth Promise Show
Before the big Davos huddle, KPMG International rolled out its new Growth Promise Indicators (GPI) scorecard. Think of it as a giant “Who’s the Most Ready for the Future?” game with 180 participants, and scores flying from zero to ten based on fifteen different “growth muscle” categories.
What the GPI Says About the Rest of the World
Long‑haul look: the lower‑income nations are all about moving cargo trucks, not latest‑gen tech. That means they’re a bit behind on AI and IoT buzz‑words, compared to their better‑infrastructure neighbors. In short, you can’t sprint on broken roads, even if you’ve got a shiny smartphone.
Stepping Up to the Plate: The Power of Infrastructure
- Countries that have ramped up tech‑readiness are closing the innovation gap.
- Solid roads, reliable power grids, and high‑speed internet aren’t luxuries – they’re essential.
- They’re the real game‑changers on the GPI leaderboard.
From the Desk of Bill Michael, KPMG’s UK Brain
“Our GPI report digs into how every nation can grow in a sustainable way and unlock its own full potential,” says Bill Michael, UK Chairman and Senior Partner. “It’s a wake‑up call: invest in tech and infrastructure, but not forget to power future talent with solid education.” He adds that business must help governments: “We’ve got to train the workforce or risk being left out of the next wave of global tech.”
Who’s Slaying It? Western Europeans Dominate
| 1 | Netherlands |
| 2 | Switzerland |
| 3 | Luxembourg |
| 5 | Norway |
| 4 | Hong Kong (S.A.R.) |
| 7 | Singapore |
| 13 | United Kingdom |
| 12 | Canada |
Even after the Brexit drama, the UK sits comfortably at 13th – right behind the revamped Canada (now twelfth thanks to institutional and infrastructure wins). Industrial Strategy is the next key play for the UK; a few SMART moves could catapult it higher on the list.
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