The sixteenth annual conference of the Friends of Aspen was held in the Art Nouveau surrounds of the main hall at the headquarters of the (…)Putting SMEs on the international scene: innovation and funding
As an opening premise, the participants at this National Conference noted that any reflection on the future of the Italian national health service must first (…)Health and well-being: new models of sustainable development
This follow-up session to the November 2009 Aspen Italia Seminar (then held in Rome) on “The Enlightenment and the Transatlantic Link: Common Roots and Today’s (…)The Enlightenment and the Transatlantic Link: Common Roots and Today’s Challenges
The participants at this National Roundtable noted that, in recent years, the corporate governance of Italian firms has changed in a rapid and decisive – (…)Reforming corporate governance: proposals and tools
Kicking off this roundtable discussion was the observation that, in the coming years, exports are set to be the engine of growth for all European (…)Exports: relaunching Italian enterprise
This Aspen Junior Fellow Breakfast event saw the participants make a concerted effort to examine the individual challenges facing Italy through a broader frame of (…)Italy in the future tense. Values, culture, skills, competitiveness
Those attending this Aspen Mediterranean Initiative workshop set out to evaluate the impact of the so-called “Arab spring” on the economies of North Africa and (…)From Arab spring to Arab winter? Regional trends and implications for business
Opening the discussion at this National Roundtable was the observation that Italy’s stock of personal savings continues to highlight its strong position as a country (…)Italy’s savings: how to make it work for the country’s development and well-being
The Dialogue session got underway with the observation that the world economic recovery has failed to alleviate the social impact of the crisis, with the (…)Jobs, growth and values. Creating opportunities for new generations
Underpinning the discussions at this Aspen national roundtable session on “The new media, the power of information and business” was the notion that the internet (…)The new media, the power of information and business
The participants at this National Roundtable opened the discussion by observing that following the reform of the Italian intelligence services, the activities of the relevant (…)Information services in the security sector: protecting Italy’s financial and industrial system
Paving the way for discussions at this National Roundtable session was the acknowledgement that in a climate where globalization processes are playing an increasingly more (…)Investing in stocks, controlling company shares and corporate governance
Added value of over 140 billion euros and employment for around 3.3 million people: this was the snapshot, in figures, presented at this National Interest (…)The design industry: value added for Italy’s economic growth
National identity versus fierce local allegiances; the dichotomy of Northern and Southern Italy versus a creeping uniformity precipitated by globalization; Italy as an old idea (…)Italy’s past and national identity: a reflection
Kick-starting the discussion at this National Interest roundtable session was the observation that local-area dynamism is an essential ingredient for countries like Italy whose economy (…)Local dynamism in Italy: the keys to success
International openness and the circulation of people and talent during key stages of professional training and development were the central topics of discussion at this (…)Italian leaders abroad
In a world premiere event held in Italy, Aspen Institute Italia, in collaboration with The Aspen Institute, organized the first Aspen Seminar on Leadership, Globalization (…)Leadership, Globalization and the Quest for Common Values
For the fifth consecutive year and in collaboration with The Aspen Institute, the Aspen Seminar on Values and Society was held in Italy. Since 1951, (…)The Aspen Seminar on Values and Society
