International

Low oil prices could favour the introduction of a carbon tax

Recent economic forecasting failures are prompting methodological changes

The new UN ERC will take office in May, ahead of the 2016 WHS summit

In 2014, De Beers recorded its third-best annual revenue of the past decade, though 2015 may prove challenging

Cyber will establish itself as a key security threat, as governments grapple with proper responses

Specialisation and service-oriented manufacturing will lead governments to reconsider support policies

Cities are key to global growth, though results are uneven thus far

Supply gluts will continue to hold down oil and gas prices, while demand indicators will increase volatility