National Roundtable

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

 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

“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 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

Globalization, the erosion of the classic hallmarks of national sovereignty, the technological revolution and the financialization of the economy: all these scenarios have been at (…)The global crisis: values and the marketplace in Europe and Italy

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

In the present difficult macroeconomic scenario, enacting a federalist transformation of the financial relations between the state and local government is a preordained occasion to (…)Implementing fiscal federalism in Italy: measures, timing, tools

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 Milan roundtable focused on ongoing transformations that link the finance sector with that of insurance companies in the vastly changed global scenario, especially in (…)Finance and insurance for the global economy

Globalization of markets and cultures, the rise of new world powers, the rapid progress made in the field of ICT and the continuous growth in (…)Governance and leadership in complex organizations

The discussion analyzed the various ways to encourage the use of alternative sources of energy; an issue which has been widely discussed in the past (…)Alternative energy sources

The roundtable “Integrated pension plans: present picture and prospects for the future” highlighted the relationship between demographics, aging and pension systems. It took a close (…)Italian social security: current situation and future prospects

This roundtable was born of a bitter truth: in this era of communication, talking and listening – which should be the pillars of our interpersonal (…)Listening to the Word

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

During the roundtable, participants discussed several fundamental aspects of the ongoing transition to a very different sort of television. By 2012, tv will be made (…)The future of Italy’s television

Debate focused on a general renewed interest in “virtue”, defined as a series of absolute and eternal values. Without forgetting more traditional virtues, such as (…)Virtue: a new lifestyle?

The roundtable “Fighting poverty” was hosted by the Community of Sant’Egidio and offered participants the opportunity to consider how Italy – a G8 member state (…)Fighting poverty

This meeting offered the occasion to discuss in depth the current situation and evaluate actions to be taken by both institutional and economic actors in (…)Social security and pensions