The world remains to be less connected than most individuals realize, even with globalization rising to a brand new record high in 2017.
Globalization isn’t yet complete in one other sense, too: some parts of the world are way more connected than others.
This chapter of the fifth edition DHL Global Connectedness Index (GCI) report.by DHL Global compares levels of connectivity across countries and regions and examines country characteristics that influence them.
It first presents a rating and discussion of overall country scores on the DHL Global Connectedness Index, after which analyzes individual scores when it comes to the depth and breadth dimensions of the index.
Second, it compares countries’ actual performance with projections based on their structural characteristics. Third, it reports changes from 2015 to 2017 in countries’ levels of connectedness and highlights where connectedness has increased or decreased probably the most.
Fourth, it summarizes the outcomes at the extent of the most important world regions. It concludes with recommendations for using the index as input for decision-making in business and public policy.
The top 10 places within the DHL Global Connectedness Index are (in descending order) the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Luxembourg, Denmark, the United Kingdom and Germany.
At the underside of the rating are (in ascending order): Sudan, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Kiribati, Yemen, Uzbekistan, East Timor, Eswatini (Swaziland), Comoros and Uganda.
When it involves Southeast Asia region, listed below are the rankings:
The Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) reported that Julian Neo, Managing Director of DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei, said Malaysia’s consistent position in the highest 20 of the Global Connectedness Index is evidenced by the regular growth of Malaysia’s trade with ASEAN.
“By increasing the connectivity of our nation, Malaysia is well-positioned to achieve the growth goals set by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry,” he said.
The GCI report said Southeast Asian countries profit from links to broader Asian supply chain networks, in addition to from ASEAN policy initiatives that promote economic integration.
Malaysia and three other Southeast Asian countries – Cambodia, Singapore and Vietnam – were the economies where international flows exceeded expectations probably the most, the report said.
“This is expected to have a positive impact on the region as deeper global connections can help accelerate countries’ economic growth,” it said.
Source : DHL Global Connectivity Index 2018 | NAMED
