Expert Rankings, Indices & Analytics by WEJ-Research and Partners
World Economic Journal is more than just an international publication — it is a global platform for independent research, expert rankings, and specialized indices in the fields of leadership, investment, innovation, and sustainable development.
Our analytical and rating activities are implemented with the support of:
WEJ-Research — the in-house research division of the Journal
WOD-Research — the expert platform affiliated with the World Organization for Development
SustainaNet AITE — AI-powered intelligence for territorial and regional evaluation
GITE (Geneva) — a UN SDG Good Practices participant and strategic partner of the WEJ Awards
What We Deliver
We develop and publish:
Corporate Rankings — including BRICS 250, ESG indices, innovation and leadership ratings
Regional & National Indices — for cities, regions, clusters, and investment platforms
Industry-Specific & Thematic Studies — across tech, sustainability, energy, transport, education, and more
Comparative Country & Sectoral Reviews — tailored to the needs of our partners
UN SDG-Oriented Impact Assessments — using internationally recognized methods aligned with the 2030 Agenda
Global Reach & Long-Term Visibility
Our publications and studies are:
✔️ Indexed in the catalogs of major public and academic libraries in over 70 countries, including London, Paris, Washington, Tokyo, Berlin, Geneva, Toronto, Dubai, and Johannesburg
✔️ Distributed via global platforms: ZINIO, Issuu, Magzter, App Store, Google Play
✔️ Permanently discoverable through international search engines — boosting visibility and credibility for featured companies, regions, and initiatives
Join Our Flagship Projects
BRICS 250 — ranking of the leading companies from BRICS and BRICS+ countries
WEJ Business Capitals Index — index of top-performing investment cities
WEJ Innovation Index — mapping transformative technologies
Global Sustainability Index — benchmark of long-term regional and national resilience
WEJ Awards — a prestigious series of 12 international awards including:
Investment, Technology, Health, Women of Influence, Sustainability, and more
Custom Rankings & Partner Solutions
For development agencies, regional governments, business associations, and corporate clients, we offer:
Creation of tailor-made indices and rankings
Development of analytical dossiers and comparative studies
Co-branded presentations and visual storytelling
Strategic positioning via the World Economic Journal platform
To participate or propose a custom project, contact us at:
adv@world-economic.com