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Ending Poverty Through Trade

How free trade can bring prosperity to people across the world.The playwright George Bernard Shaw once wrote that poverty is “the greatest of evils and the worst of crimes.” While Shaw penned those...

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Trade Agreements Will Unleash Global Investment in America

The TTIP and TPP will attract more foreign investment to our shores, bringing high-paying jobs with it.America’s economy and much of its workforce depend on trade with and investment from European and...

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Toward New Models of Infrastructure Financing in MENAT

Investing in infrastructure in the Middle East and North Africa will jumpstart inclusive growth in the region.I cannot help but admire the Middle East’s resiliency. In the midst of rising conflict and...

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4 Ways to Overcome Uncertainty in Renewables

It’s hard to control the weather, but there are ways to mitigate the uncertainty in renewable power supplies.Renewable energy has shaken up the power landscape in a brilliant way. More than 100,000 MW...

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A New Mindset for Manufacturing

The digital age will provide manufacturing insights that will save money antd transform how we work across supply chains.As manufacturing leaders and innovators converge on Detroit for the annual Big M...

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Tackling Energy Poverty in the Age of Gas — Q&A with Michael Farina of GE

Natural gas can provide fast and flexible power to people who need it, with the right policies in place.World supplies of gas are increasing, and so is global demand for electricity. In this new “Age...

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Closing the Gap Between Treating Wastewater and Reusing It

By making the most out of the water already being used, we can protect increasingly scarce freshwater supplies.Over 700 million people live in water-stressed areas today. By 2030, the Water Resources...

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There’s Only One Water, Let’s Make the Most of It

Water conservation is necessary, but not sufficient. We need to embrace water reuse to ensure supply is resilient to climate change, population growth and economic growth.Everyone recognizes that water...

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How to Support Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa

For Africa to capitalize on its “youth dividend,” we need a public and private sector strategy to provide African youth the skills they need to thrive as entrepreneurs.Everyone agrees that the youth...

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Developing the Future Leaders of Africa — Q&A with Wadzi Katsidzira of the...

Africa’s future is bright, but realizing its potential will require the development of a new generation of African leaders ready to compete in a global economy.African economies are among the...

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Saving Lives with Access to Emergency Care, Anesthesia and Safe Surgery

Building a safe surgical infrastructure worldwide can save more than 17 million lives a year.I remember with absolute clarity the moments before and after my appendix was removed. The procedure,...

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Going Off-Grid to Bridge the Energy Gap

African energy entrepreneurs are showing the way to bringing power to underserved populations, but face a number of challenges to closing the energy gap.For Africa to realize its economic potential, it...

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US-EU Trade Negotiations: A Race to the Top

By collaborating on high standards in bilateral and global markets, rather than competing, the U.S. and EU can support more job creation on both sides of the Atlantic.As the United States and the EU...

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5 Reasons Trade Still Matters

Trade policy still matters to GE — and every other U.S. company looking to win customers and orders in a global marketplace.From time to time, I get asked why GE cares so much about free trade. GE is...

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3 Steps to a Zero-Carbon Future

Stabilizing climate change requires ambitious action, but starting earlier will keep the price tag down.When I ask during presentations whether the audience thinks we will ever stabilize climate...

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On a Mission for Enthusiasm at Paris Air Show — Q&A with Richard Aboulafia of...

Beyond the deal-making, advances in aviation technology such as 3D printing to the Industrial Internet could steal the show this year.The Paris Air Show is the Cannes Festival of aviation — the annual...

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How Can We Encourage Travel and Tourism in ASEAN?

ASEAN governments and the private sector must support regional development and ease access for tourism.The official beginning of the One ASEAN Community is almost here — we are only a few months away —...

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Jeffrey R. Immelt: The Importance of Growth

U.S. businesses are fighting an economic war for exports. We need market access and tools to compete and win.Speech as delivered to The Economic Club, Washington, DC, on June 17, 2015. Last time I...

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Ralph Cavalieri: Finding an Alternative Way to Fuel the Aviation Industry

More than 135,000 people will visit the Paris Air Show this week to explore the next generation of aviation innovation. Developing the next generation of aviation jet fuels must be a part of this...

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Brian Littlefield: Skyrocketing Aerospace Growth and Complex Supply Chains

Commercial airplane makers are ramping up production to meet historic demand from operators around the world, but the good times come with risk in this increasingly complex business that sees supply...

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