Money and payments are the lifeblood of the economy, and governing their evolution is creating unprecedented challenges in a world increasingly permeated by digital technologies. (…)The currency of the future: prospects and challenges for the digital euro
Sport is one of the most important social, cultural and economic phenomena in today’s world. Its strength lies not just in the spheres of competition (…)The role of sport in society and in international relations
Italy is undergoing a profound and silent transformation in which demographic, economic, and social dynamics are intertwined. The shocks of recent years – the pandemic, (…)Demographic shifts and economic challenges in a fragile social context
The Fourth Annual Report of the Permanent Observatory “New Jobs = New Training” is an important platform for discussion by Italian talent abroad, the business (…)New jobs, new training: Italy as a global hub for attracting talent
The Italian health system faces decisive challenges which can be summed up in three key words: ageing, innovation and investment. These challenges are set in (…)Innovation in medicine. Ageing, Innovation and Investments: challenges for Italy’s National Health System
Since the advent of large language models (LLM) and the first version of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced a period of unprecedented development, accompanied (…)I am only artificial after all
In an era of unprecedented change and complexity, three interconnected themes emerge as crucial: the future of society, intergenerational dynamics, and the evolving landscape of (…)Values and societies
Europe is not at war, but nor is it at peace. Europe finds itself today in an interregnum between the end of old parameters – (…)Challenges for European leadership in the new world order
The transformation of Europe’s financial system is based on three pillars: banking and capital integration, technological and monetary innovation, and the transition to sustainable finance. (…)Banks and finance: consolidation, innovation, and sustainability in the new global landscape
Italy has the resources, skills, and opportunities it needs for the development of its cities and regions, notwithstanding the scale of the economic, geopolitical, and (…)Infrastructure, economy, and the environment to revitalize cities and territories
Europe must revitalize economic growth to ensure the well-being of its citizens and maintain its role as a major global player. And this process will (…)Focus on industry: challenges, opportunities, and policies for business
The number of Italian firms actively including artificial intelligence in their business practices has doubled. The 2025 Report by Aspen Institute Italia’s Permanent Observatory on (…)Permanent Observatory on the Adoption and Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI2)
Today’s global scenario calls for a strategic reflection on Italy’s role in the world: the country needs to address system-level challenges related to demographics, competitiveness, (…)Territories, Culture, Youth: Challenges and Opportunities for Economic and Social Growth
One of the challenges facing enterprises and social actors in the health sector today is sustainability, and in particular the consequences of global change on (…)Future by Quality. New policies for sustainability and health: challenges and opportunities
The global energy transition offers a wealth of opportunities for Italian and European businesses – but it comes with challenges too. The urgency of climate (…)Energy sources and business competitiveness: challenges for Italy and the EU
Prevention and innovation are key instruments in building a more efficient, equitable and resilient healthcare system. The countries of Europe, and Italy in particular, are (…)Prevention and innovation: using the NEGF for a more sustainable healthcare system
In a democratic system the relationship between the armed forces and civil society is a question of fundamental importance. From the national security perspective, it (…)Armed Forces and societies
Since its inception, the European project has developed along the lines of two different but complementary visions: one, the idea of a geopolitical Europe with (…)The Stability and Growth Pact: prospects for Italy in the new EU
Investments and innovation are the essential pillars of sustainable development and economic growth in Italy. The national scenario has its upsides and downsides, with a (…)New public/private alliances to encourage innovation and attract investment
The events of the past four years, from global epidemics to armed conflicts, have highlighted how rapidly the sociopolitical conditions under which water is supplied, (…)A new water culture: climate change, efficiency, infrastructure and innovation
