Conclusion: Analysis of megatrend impacts
The research results clearly project a challenging future in which governments across the world will need to take action to address megatrend-driven risks and capitalize on megatrend-driven opportunities. Governments can choose to either stay the course and attempt to deliver on core responsibilities within the current business model, or they can adapt and adjust to the new operating reality that is emerging as a result of the nine megatrends.
Successful jurisdictions will adapt. Their governments will look different in 2030 than they do today through well considered actions, taken sooner rather than later. They will be the ones that continue to deliver for their citizens.
In presenting the high-level business impacts to governments, our analysis finds that – on a global basis – certain areas emerge as being more pervasive. A summary of these trends is presented below.