Innovation is a “complex science” that is distinct from invention. It is characterized by the key role played by human capital and, particularly, of the (…)The power of innovation: the challenges of development
Discussion at this roundtable touched upon a series of strategic hot spots for China’s future and for its role in a global world. Many of (…)China and Europe
The meeting of the Friends of Aspen, held in conjunction with a debate on a specific topic, offered an opportunity to introduce the new members (…)10th Spring Meeting of the Friends of Aspen – Corporate social responsibility: Culture, society and the environment
The debate highlighted the economic and social importance of sports as well as the complexity of challenges facing public policy-makers in the field. In Italy, (…)The social and economic relevance of sports in Italy
“Food” involves a vast and complicated network of professions, actions, movements and skills (from agriculture, to trade and distribution, to cooking and eating). All these (…)Gastronomical culture and the importance of food in a global world
The Aspen Seminar, held in English and in collaboration with The Aspen Institute, followed the same format as the previous session in Como. Participants included (…)The Aspen Seminar
Italy’s south or “Mezzogiorno” is a region that fails to meet todays challenges. It deserves better, but the lack of infrastructure and of qualified labor, (…)Boosting competitiveness by supporting Italy’s Mezzogiorno
For the second consecutive year, Aspen Italia organized The Aspen Seminar – in English and in collaboration with The Aspen Institute. A key program in (…)The Aspen Seminar
Evaluating the turnover between Vladimir Putin and Dmitri Medvedev at the presidency requires a recognition of the central role that Putin continues to occupy on (…)Russia and the future of Europe’s energy
The main cause behind Italy’s blocked growth is the Italians’ approach to asset management: they tend to hold tight to their patrimony and not help (…)Modernizing Italy
Debate at this roundtable touched on the complex relationship that persists between the media and the business community. Participants noted that information should not be (…)Economic information, the market and business in Italy
The debate on Federalism touches a central theme of the possible reforms in the coming years. In a framework that is gradually being consolidated – (…)Federalism in Italy: the institutional framework and economic/fiscal profile
Western businesses are increasingly focused on social responsibility, making a point of thinking not just of profits but of the environment and workplace safety, for (…)The importance of social responsibility
Discussion focussed on the strategic role played by bank foundations, especially following the Constitutional Court’s 2003 ruling that they are specifically involved in guaranteeing social (…)The role of Foundations in Italy’s development
The 2007 edition of the Aspen European Dialogue the conference focused on several crucial elements of the European debate, in both political and economic terms. (…)Global Europe: from Rhetoric to the Real World
Discussion opened with an evaluation of the historic Marshall Plan: its origins, the postwar conditions behind its development, the underlying philosophy of US aid to (…)The Marshall Plan 60 years on: legacy and lessons for Transatlantic relations
The roundtable represented a unique opportunity to reflect upon relations between the West and Islam. Since September 11, 2001, it has been clear that this (…)Islam’s many manifestations
The underlying premise of the Conference discussions was that the future and competitiveness of Italy depend on the further development of the country’s research sphere (…)Developing and supporting research in Italy
