According to the very first Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) published by INSEAD and based on research in partnership with the Human Capital Leadership Institute of Singapore, New Zealand is ranked 17th worldwide in the global war for talent, and is positioned second in the world for enabling talent. The index measures a nation’s competitiveness based on the quality of talent it can produce, attract and retain, and will help countries monitor their progress over time and compare their performance to that of their neighbours and other economies.