- The World Economic Forum has launched a new global platform to reimagine regulation in the era of disruptive technology.
– The initiative will unite global industry experts to create adaptive strategies for rapidly evolving sectors such as AI, healthcare, and digital finance.
– This platform will test innovative solutions and provide practical tools to help governments craft forward-thinking regulations suited for a fast-changing world.
Geneva, Switzerland, August 10, 2025 – The World Economic Forum has launched the Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP), an international initiative aimed at enhancing how governments design and adapt regulations in response to rapid technological advancements.
As breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital finance usher in the ‘Intelligent Age,’ regulatory innovation is becoming increasingly essential for creating effective, adaptive, and future-ready regulatory ecosystems. This new platform, led by the Forum, will address these challenges by providing a global space for cross-sector leaders to promote agile, human-centered, and future-oriented models that can keep up with the disruptions of today and tomorrow.
“Innovation moves fast — regulation must too,” said Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum. “GRIP enables governments to co-create policy frameworks that are agile, anticipatory, and ready for the technologies shaping our future.”
Over the next two years, GRIP will develop three essential tools:
- A Global Regulatory Playbook: This will offer policy frameworks, case studies, and actionable guidance for creating regulation that supports innovation.
- A Regulatory Future Readiness Index: This tool will assess how prepared governments are to regulate emerging technologies in a rapidly changing global landscape.
- A Global Regulatory Innovation Hub: This hub will promote collaboration between innovators and regulators, enabling them to test and implement practical solutions to shared challenges.
“Sustainable economies can only thrive within forward-thinking and adaptable regulatory ecosystems. The future quality of life for our communities heavily relies on the work of regulators,” said Her Excellency Maryam Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet. “The Global Regulatory Innovation Platform aims to empower legislators around the world by providing them with advanced regulatory tools and data to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements.”
Boston Consulting Group will serve as a knowledge partner, collaborating with a network of leading legal, policy, and technology experts from the Forum’s Industry Communities as well as its Chief Legal and Compliance Officers communities.
In an era where public trust is declining and global standards are becoming increasingly inconsistent, GRIP introduces a new model for strategic, future-ready regulation. It aims to integrate public and private expertise from various sectors and regions to create more effective, resilient, and trustworthy regulatory frameworks that benefit everyone.
The World Economic Forum is dedicated to improving global conditions and serves as the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum brings together leading political, business, and societal figures to influence global, regional, and industry agendas.
Source: World Economic Forum
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