Innovation & Tech

An analysis of how China's government-backed COMAC is leveraging 'innovation mercantilism' to challenge established aerospace giants like Boeing and Airbus, and the implications for global trade and industrial policy.

An analysis of the evolving global firearms market, focusing on technological advancements like smart systems, modular platforms, and supply chain optimization.

An analysis of how advancements in Artificial Intelligence, compute infrastructure, and agentic software development are reshaping the industrial and economic landscape for the Global South.

An analysis of how venture capital fuels green innovation and its implications for the industrial and technological transformation of the Global South, focusing on climate adaptation and sustainable development.

McKinsey's 2026 technology trends outlook identifies 14 technologies set to influence markets and business priorities. For emerging economies, the decisive question is not which technologies emerge, but which can be absorbed, financed and governed.

An analytical look at five medtech trends shaping 2026 and their long-term implications for emerging markets, healthcare equity, and industrial development across the Global South.