One of the key topics that I am going to focus on is related to the talent deficit that will affect the world in different ways in the near future. While emerging economies like India and China will have to educate and train their youths with the right skills to take on the jobs that are being created, some countries such as Japan and the US will face a challenge in meeting the demands thrown up by the demographic deficit brought about by an ageing population.

Unless these issues are addressed now, they will become increasingly difficult to tackle in the future.  Innovative measures are required and as a firm believer in the utility of public-private partnerships, I feel that the private sector has a critical role to play. Businesses should partner with governments to address these concerns. I will be hosting a panel discussion to address this issue on January 26th and am looking forward to the outcomes, which can hopefully be applied to solving our problems.

Nandan Nilekani
President, CEO and Managing Director
Infosys Technologies
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