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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 Energy […]

This 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 sector […]

Learn how the latest trends in advanced manufacturing technologies, talent, and innovation are transforming manufacturing, and how global manufacturing companies can best tap into this disruptive shift to evolve, grow, and thrive. In this study, global industry leaders share their views on the top manufacturing technologies that—when coupled with talent and innovation—will determine tomorrow’s manufacturing […]

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 […]

Magnify is the a final technical report of the Council on Competitiveness' path-breaking 2013–2016 American Energy & Manufacturing Competitiveness (AEMC) Partnership progressive dialogue series and national summits with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The initiative brought together America’s pre-eminent leaders from industry, academia, labor, the national laboratories […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Exploring Innovation Frontiers Initiative (EIFI) is a national, public-private effort to accelerate the over-the-horizon, transformative innovation models that will drive U.S. competitiveness in the coming decades. This initiative was sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate of Engineering, Office of Emerging Frontiers of Research and Innovation (EFRI).

The Clarion Call, and partner infographic, is issued by the Council on Competitiveness to identify critical global economic transformations and put forth a set of recommendations for policymakers that would strengthen the United States’ economic foundation and allow for long-term, sustained growth.