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On Monday, 25 March 2019, CSIRO co-hosted the Inaugural U.S.- Australia CTO Innovation Dialogue with the Council on Competitiveness in Sydney, Australia. The Dialogue brought together leaders from the Council on Competitiveness and its “Technology Leadership & Strategy Initiative”, CSIRO, the Australian Advisory Board on Healthcare and Technology Competitiveness, with U.S. and Australian delegates from […]

November 28, 2018 WASHINGTON— Today, the Council on Competitiveness released the 7th annual Clarion Call, marking the formal launch of the new National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers. The Clarion Call was presented at the 2018 National Competitiveness Forum (NCF), the premier gathering of private sector leaders to address top issues of national economic […]

In recognition of the growing importance of cybersecurity to America’s economic and national security, the Council on Competitiveness in 2018 launched a three-dialogue series on increasing the resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure, intellectual property and industrial operations against cyberattack. Together, the challenges, opportunities and recommendations discussed throughout the three cybersecurity dialogues—and throughout the EMCP’s […]

Wise policies and practices, in many cases, could unleash American strengths, boost manufacturing engines and raise technology commercialization to new heights, driving U.S. economic growth and job creation. The recommendations in this report—and the over ten years of work they encompass—have the power to turbocharge America’s manufacturing capabilities, improve America’s competitiveness and unleash a new wave […]

Leverage: Aerospace is the sixth and final sector study of the Energy and Manufacturing Competitiveness Partnership (EMCP). This report looks at competitiveness in a sector that has long symbolized American leadership and innovation and one that is essential to growth, productivity, jobs and national security. The dialogue built upon key findings from the previous five […]

Energy is the linchpin of economic growth and prosperity. Leverage: Energy, the fifth sector study report of the EMCP, provides an overview of this critical sector of the economy, as well as a set of recommendations on how America can address the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities presented by new-found energy abundance and an […]

Rapid advancement in cyber technology development is being fueled by industry modernization, e-commerce and consumer entertainment. The interconnectedness and openness made possible by the Internet and the broader digital ecosystem creates unparalleled value for society. But these same qualities make securing today’s cyber landscape extremely challenging. Cybersecurity for Industry details initial findings of the first […]

In 2017, the Council on Competitiveness (Council) navigated the transition to a new administration and Congress, and continued to gather consensus to advance our robust policy agenda, while seeking innovative ways to address new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the nation. Making Impact details the Council’s 2017 activities and provides an outlook for […]

Rapid advancement in cyber technology development is being fueled by industry modernization, e-commerce and consumer entertainment. The interconnectedness and openness made possible by the Internet and the broader digital ecosystem creates unparalleled value for society. But these same qualities make securing today’s cyber landscape extremely challenging. Cybersecurity for Industry details initial findings of the first […]

A PDF version of this publication is available for download at no charge. Published January 2016 (Updated March 2021) WORK: Thriving in a Turbulent, Technological and Transformed Global Economy reviews long-term trends affecting the U.S. labor market, and the challenges and opportunities they present for America's workers. It also looks across a multitude of Council […]