EdTech Insight – What can we expect in China in the year of the dragon?

by EdTechMate | Mar 11, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In 2024, China is exhibiting signs of transformative growth and innovation, drawing parallels with the strengths symbolized by the Year of the Dragon. Key sectors showcasing China’s advancement include biopharmaceuticals,...

EdTech Insight – The business of risk-taking: An interview with Jayne Plunkett

by EdTechMate | Mar 8, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Key innovations discussed by Jayne Plunkett, CRO of AIA Group, include the evolution and response of the insurance industry to modern challenges, particularly in understanding, quantifying, and mitigating risk across a...

EdTech Insight – The human element is key: An interview with Barbara Karuth-Zelle

by EdTechMate | Mar 8, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Barbara Karuth-Zelle, a board member of Allianz with substantial experience in technology, advocates for the significant potential generative AI (gen AI) holds in disrupting insurance operations. The focus lies on...

EdTech Insight – Leading through uncertainty: An interview with Neeti Bhalla Johnson

by EdTechMate | Mar 8, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Key innovations in the insurance sector are driven by changing societal, technological, geopolitical, and industrial landscapes, leading to an evolving risk landscape with greater volatility and interconnectedness. Neeti...

EdTech Insight – The Philippines economy in 2024: Stronger for longer?

by EdTechMate | Mar 7, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The Philippines demonstrated significant economic vigor with a 5.6 percent growth rate in 2023, ranking it as the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia. Sectors such as transportation and storage, construction, and financial...

EdTech Insight – The journey toward AI-enabled railway companies

by EdTechMate | Mar 7, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent advancements in AI, comprising both analytical and generative AI, have seen significant traction, particularly after the emergence of tools like ChatGPT in late 2022. According to McKinsey’s global survey, a third of...