The Roundtable on “Italy and the implementation of the Lisbon agenda” was an occasion for Aspen members to discuss Italy’s contribution to the implementation of (…)Italy and the implementation of the Lisbon agenda
Brandnames live in a complicated, multidimensional world, in a dynamic system that demands well-defined, unique, memorable, seductive personalities. A brand suggests to the consumer a (…)Brandnames on the global market: their economic and social value
This conference focussed on possible options for a better national energy program, able to guarantee both security and efficiency. Discussions touched on how responsibility should (…)Italy’s energy policy: security and efficiency in an open market
From the meeting it appears that a convergence of the different platforms opens new scenarios for content producers as well as for broadcasters and new (…)From Tlc to communications: the multimedia enterprise
Public infrastructure is key to relaunching Italy’s competitiveness; they also demand involvement on various levels: state, regional and local. European directives shake up the Italian (…)Rendering Italy’s public infrastructure competitive: projects, investment, tariffs
This roundtable focused on the irreversible process of convergence between television and telecommunications. In the near future, in fact, ADSL lines and IP protocol TV (…)Video content in the global contest among different platforms
Freeing up markets entails a variety of phenomena: opening up to competition, increasing efficiency, offering greater choice to the consumer and improving access to capital (…)Free trade and competitiveness
Participants discussed risks and opportunities springing from the new international accounting standards. They considered, in particular, consequences on budgets, net assets, and aggregation processes. They (…)Basel II and IAS (International Accounting Standard): the “new double entry” for banks and business
The conference examined the new regulations and their adequacy in protecting private investors and determining appropriate market dynamics. Particular attention was paid to the new (…)Banks, enterprises and the protection of private investors
The roundtable discussion provided an opportunity to explore the new possibilities for further applications and the potential economic, social and organizational impact of information technology. (…)Developing IT: new possibilities for business, organizations and users
This roundtable focused on infrastructural problems hindering Italy’s competitiveness: to resolve them would mean allowing Italy to play a primary role – a hub – (…)Competitiveness and development: Italy’s infrastructure and transportation system
This conference identified a series of risks and opportunities for financing innovation. Policies are difficult to draw up, just as innovation is different to pin (…)Financing innovation: new proposals and instruments
This roundtable focussed on the terminology behind the conflict between believers and non-believers. In Italy, France, and Germany, the debate has taken on a particular (…)Religious and agnostic: tomorrow’s values
According to the World Health Organization, Italy’s health system ranks as one of the best in the world. Yet it has also highlighted the problem, (…)Financing Italy’s health system: new models?
The roundtable discussion focused on the means and mechanisms to improve the attractiveness of the Italian economy. The roundtable participants voiced their disagreement with views (…)The attractiveness of Italy’s economic model
This meeting, held in the beautiful Ambrosiana library, offered the occasion to reflect on a very different topic than usual, at Aspen Italia events: the (…)The search for our soul: mistery and passion
This roundtable focused on problems presented by rapid development in the telecommunications sector and prospects for growth. The diverse platforms, each with their special characteristics (…)Telecommunications, content, broadcasting: services and markets
The Roundtable dealt with a series of strategic issues concerning the Italian bank system, including the high cost of Italian bank serivces compared to other (…)Developing the Italian banking system to favor competitiveness
This roundtable highlighted the need to redesign Italy’s infrastructure network in a fashion that is coherent with demand. Lower-cost projects that offer an immediate return (…)The role of logistics for Italy’s competitiveness
New tools, new forms of access, availability of content, large variety of sources, increased Internet use: news has changed dramatically, and the challenges for the (…)The new communications system: a challenge for the media
