THE WORLD IN 2025 Approaching the Future 2025 identities four forces of change or vectors of impact Approaching the Future 2025 identifies four forces of change or vectors of impact that frame the global context in which organisations operate, and that transversally affect the intangibles and strategic priorities of the business agenda. These are structural forces, evolving with respect to the previous year’s report, with a high potential to generate transformations in society, the economy and the environment. In this 10th edition, the vectors identified include: growing geopolitical uncertainty, the macroeconomic outlook and its associated risks; widespread distrust, the key role of reputation and reputational risk; digital transformation and the integration of artificial intelligence; and the new skills required by an ever-changing world.