In the history of any country, there are phases where it is necessary to build and phases where wealth produced needs to be distributed. Italy, (…)Public investment to reinforce the real economy
The participants in this roundtable discussion observed that in order to debate the issue of culture and its link with society (hence, with the places (…)Outlets for culture: balancing business, art, society
The National Conference got underway with the observation that one of the negative effects of the international financial crisis has been to halt debate on (…)Italy’s banking system after the financial crisis
The participants at this roundtable were deeply critical of the lack of transparency in the international financial system, the product of an out-of-control laissez-faire capitalism (…)Reforming market capitalism
The participants at this conference observed that, irrespective of the kind of institutional set-up a particular country may have, the public administration is the bridge (…)Reforming public administration and simplifying procedures: beating the odds
Discussion at this roundtable event got underway with the participants citing recent figures indicating that 70% of Italians anticipate they will have to cut down (…)Low cost – high value: a new business model
“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
The global economic scene is suffering from a worldwide slowdown in growth, the effects of the recent American financial crisis, monetary imbalances between the US (…)The global economy and Italian businesses: investing in high tech, creativity and design
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
Demographic waves, technological innovation and citizens’ expectations: these are today’s major challenges. And, in the years to come, healthcare will become an increasingly important issue (…)The Italian health system: sustainability, quality and responsibility
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 international financial crisis and its impact on the real economy have increased the need for decisive, coordinated action by international bodies, the EU and (…)Reinforcing the real economy: a new beginning for industry
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
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
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
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
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
Next Generation Networks (NGN) are true information highways, along which great amounts of information can flow. Their technological neutrality allows them to offer services that (…)Convergence Italian style: how is the telecommunications market changing?
