We talked to Shervin Haravi about the current political and social state of Iran today, focusing mainly on the violation of human rights and on how Middle-Eastern countries differ from European countries on a deeper level.
Category : Economy
IFAD’S objectives and approaches on social targeting, equality and women’s empowerment
Interview with Silvia Sperandini about the IFAD’S objectives and approaches on social targeting, gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Commentary:
“Today, one of the most significant factors hindering gender equality and women’s empowerment is the lack of economic independence of women, especially those living in developing countries. Silvia Sperandini works for IFAD to help entire villages break down the social and cultural barriers that make it impossible for women to reach their full potential. .”
An evaluation of the new political, economic and social balances between West and East
Interview with Jakub Grygiel about the development of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the future of NATO from a European perspective, the influence of the pope in today’s society and the unstoppable economical and political power of China.
Commentary:
“In a world still marked by bitter conflicts, such as the Ukraine-Russia war, it is essential to be aware of the affirmation of China as a new economic pillar and the increasingly peripheral role of an Europe that cannot keep up with the unstoppable technological development in China. Jakub Grygiel, thanks to his extensive knowledge in the geopolitical and economic fields, offered us interesting reflections on the changes that the world is facing and how they will affect our society.”
Sustainable Finance and World Politics
Interview with Claudia Melim-McLeod about Governance and climate change practitioner and researcher.
Commentary:
“The relationship between social inequality and democracy, climate change, employment and artificial intelligence should be fundamental issues in the debate on how to “better rebuild” society in the post-pandemic period, both nationally and internationally. Claudia Melin Mcleod is an expert in the effects of globalization and the increase in social inequality and populism, defending the need to seek solutions to protect jobs and calling attention to the role of indigenous peoples in mitigating climate change.” (desdeelbalcon.com.ar)
We talk to Claudia Melim-Mcleod about her experience in global governance, sustainability and climate change.
Tax, Law and The Fiscal System
Interview with Concetta Lo Porto; Senior Tax Lawyer, Gruppo Intesa San Paolo
Commentary:
“The economy operates through the taxation system. Fiscal maneuvers can determine the economic direction of a country. Taxation is a planning tool. Economic choices should not be made for fiscal reasons alone, but fiscal factors can help in the decision making as they can be used as incentives. A fiscal efficient state is able to distribute the fiscal pressure equally and use taxation to incentivize strategic sectors.”
We talk to ‘CoCo’ Lo Porto about Fiscal systems and the role of government, private sector and citizens in rebuilding the economy after the pandemic.
Architecture, Economics and Sustainability.
Interview with Daniel Chang managing director of investment management at Hines
Commentary:
In November 2020, The Hines Pan-European Core Fund (HECF) was awarded Sector Leader in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) for an unprecedented fourth year in a row. Daniel Chang, Managing Director at Hines Europe, stated: “In a year where climate change and a global pandemic have more than ever tested life as we know it, Hines has understood the important role that our industry can play in creating a more sustainable future and is committed to delivering projects that enhance and support the communities in which we operate. Hines has a proud history of innovative and sustainable real estate investments.”
We talk to Daniel Chang about the relationship between architecture and economics and the importance of sustainability.
The role of Government in an Economic Crisis
Interview with Lucio Caracciolo, director of Limes magazine, most important geopolitical expert in Italy.
Commentary:
“Uncertainty on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is very high. Italian GDP fell by 4.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2020. The available information suggests an even larger contraction of economic activity in the current quarter, which is expected to be particularly severe in the service sector. The timing and strength of the recovery will depend on several factors that are hard to predict: the duration and geographical spread of infection, developments in the global economy, the impact on confidence and hence on household spending and firms’ investment decisions, possible financial repercussions. They will also depend, to a significant degree, on the effectiveness of economic policies.” Note on covid, Bank of Italy.”
In February of 2021, a year after the start of the pandemia, Italy’s government was overhauled and the economist Mario Draghi former head of European bank became prime minister.
We talk to Lucio Caracciolo about the current situation in Italy and the role of government during an economic crisis.