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Private equity’s new Asian strength

A rebound signals opportunity—and a need for flexibility as the market evolves. While the private-equity business remains in the doldrums in much of the world, the Asia–Pacific region stands out as an exception. A recent McKinsey report, Private equity Asia–Pacific: Is the…

How helping women helps business

Companies whose social investments focus on women in developing economies help not only the recipients but also themselves. Few companies make social investments specifically aimed at empowering women in developing economies, but we believe that supporting this goal is good business…

The rise of the African consumer

The single-largest business opportunity in Africa will be its rising consumer market. A McKinsey report, one of the first of its kind, offers a detailed profile of African consumers, including their demographics, behavior, and needs. By now, most investors and businesses…

Protecting information in the cloud

IT and business executives need to apply a risk-management approach that balances economic value against risks. The use of highly scaled, shared, and automated IT platforms—known as cloud computing—is growing rapidly. Adopters are driven by the prospects of increasing agility and…

What’s in store for China in 2013?

The year ahead could be a time of significant change for everything from banks, retailers, and infrastructure projects to pork prices, soccer, and “compulsory” vacation time. How might China surprise us in 2013? Read the ten predictions of Gordon Orr,…

The global gender agenda

Women continue to be underrepresented at senior-management levels in Asia, Europe, and North America. McKinsey research suggests some answers. The progress of women toward the upper echelons of business, government, and academia continues to provoke media attention and lively debate. Look,…

Africa: 2008 vs 2020

Africa at work: Job creation and inclusive growth African economies are on the move. The continent has been the second-fastest-growing region in the world over the past decade. GDP is on course to expand by 4.8% in 2012. The acceleration…