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WEF Report: Middle-Income Economies to Drive Global Growth by 2030

4/16/2026

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World Economic Forum (WEF) released a report on long-term growth amid debt, climate change, and tensions.
It highlights technology, productivity, and human capital as growth engines.
Middle-income economies are projected to contribute two-thirds of global GDP growth by 2030, led by Asia.
Barriers such as high energy costs and policy instability hinder progress.
The findings come from dialogues with global leaders and a survey of over 11,000 executives.

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World Economic Forum (WEF) released a report on long-term growth amid debt, climate change, and tensions.
It highlights technology, productivity, and human capital as growth engines.
Middle-income economies are projected to contribute two-thirds of global GDP growth by 2030, led by Asia.
Barriers such as high energy costs and policy instability hinder progress.
The findings come from dialogues with global leaders and a survey of over 11,000 executives.