Future by Quality. Healthcare and the future of society: how to sustain a One Health approach
The relationship between health, sustainability, and economic development can no longer be addressed through sector-specific policies and fragmented visions. The transformations underway clearly indicate that (…)Future by Quality. Healthcare and the future of society: how to sustain a One Health approach
Piano Mattei and higher education as a lever for cooperation and development
The Piano Mattei represents Italy’s most significant strategic initiative to redefine its relationship with Africa and the Mediterranean basin. It is not just an economic (…)Piano Mattei and higher education as a lever for cooperation and development
The competitiveness of Italy’s northeast in the new geopolitical and economic scenario
The Italian Northeast is at a crossroads. The region’s location is strategic: it is a manufacturing hub integrated into European value chains, a logistical hub (…)The competitiveness of Italy’s northeast in the new geopolitical and economic scenario
Scientific progress and technological innovation
In the debate on scientific progress and innovation, Europe was dominated for years by the idea of copying a typically American model—one built on startups, (…)Scientific progress and technological innovation
Tax Nomadism: people, businesses, and countries
Tax nomadism is a clear sign of a rapidly changing global economy. It no longer concerns only large multinationals or extremely wealthy people; tax nomadism (…)Tax Nomadism: people, businesses, and countries
Europe, Energy, Industry
Geopolitical and economic uncertainty, combined with the evolution of hybrid warfare, calls for a reflection on the role Europe intends to play in the medium (…)Europe, Energy, Industry
Demographic challenges for the economy and businesses
Demographics are now one of the main structural factors of economic and social transformation at the global level. Against the backdrop of an unprecedented increase (…)Demographic challenges for the economy and businesses
Science and technology for business competitiveness
In a rapidly evolving economic and political landscape, science and technology are key levers for business competitiveness. Italian firms, which are part of an extensive (…)Science and technology for business competitiveness
Demographic shifts and economic challenges in a fragile social context
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
New jobs, new training: Italy as a global hub for attracting talent
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
Focus on industry: challenges, opportunities, and policies for business
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
Permanent Observatory on the Adoption and Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI2)
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)
Territories, Culture, Youth: Challenges and Opportunities for Economic and Social Growth
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
The new nuclear era. Risks and opportunities
Nuclear power is entering a new phase, in which it is again assuming a central role on both the geopolitical and energy levels. The growing (…)The new nuclear era. Risks and opportunities
Job training and the labor market: choices and challenges for youth
Anyone making the transition from academic studies to employment faces a significant challenge. Today, the historical period is particularly complex: the concept of “crisis” has (…)Job training and the labor market: choices and challenges for youth
Public, private and not-for-profit sectors: collaborating to create social value
The future of welfare and social development in Italy will involve multi-layered cooperation between the public, private and third sectors, with a model that focuses (…)Public, private and not-for-profit sectors: collaborating to create social value
Conquering the Universe. Research, technology and economics in space
A “mission impossible” style challenge: geopolitics and scientific research, competition and exploration, economy, industry and market, with the prospect of future military conflict looming. The (…)Conquering the Universe. Research, technology and economics in space
A new water culture: climate change, efficiency, infrastructure and innovation
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
Industry in the post-global era
Italy and its economic fabric are acutely attentive to the new American administration and the economic, social and geopolitical implications of its future decisions. There (…)Industry in the post-global era
Focus on industry: the EU and new industrial policies
Boosting economic growth in Europe is increasingly acknowledged as a necessary requirement for promoting development and the prosperity of citizens. At the same time, the (…)Focus on industry: the EU and new industrial policies