Competing in the global talent auction

In an era defined by demographic decline and technological acceleration, the ability to attract and process global talent efficiently is becoming a source of national competitive advantage.
As aging societies compete for a limited pool of skilled workers, the countries that succeed will be those that can identify, assess, and admit needed talent quickly, predictably, and fairly, writes Amit Kumar Sharma.

Much of the world faces two converging challenges: rapidly aging populations, and accelerating technological change.

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