The restless expansion of our economies is causing unprecedented crises and threatening our very existence. How do we confront the contradictions between endless economic growth and the ecological boundaries of our planet? What kind of society would ensure a good life for all, without wealth and...

Thematic Areas: 1. Convergence, growth and development of the territories 2. Efficiency, productivity, competitiveness and space 3. Urban and territorial sustainability, natural resources, energy and environment 4. Globalization and territory: foreign sector, foreign direct investment, flows and...

Netspar, Network for Studies on Pensions, Aging and Retirement, is a thinktank and knowledge network. Netspar is dedicated to promoting a wider understanding of the economic and social implications of pensions, aging and retirement in the Netherlands and Europa. Attendance at the International...

Program: Wellbeing and Welfare; Communications & Choice; Work, Retirement, Housing and Healthcare; Savings, Investments & Insurance; Institutions, Governance & Solidarity. Only employees of Netspar-partners and Netspar fellows are invited to attend this Pension Day.

Posibles temáticas: - Paneles centrados en políticas sectoriales concretas del Estado de Bienestar: (pensiones, sanidad, educación, servicios sociales, envejecimiento, género, política migratoria). - Paneles en torno a aspectos del mercado laboral y políticas de empleo y desempleo -...

In the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy, the conference will address policy priorities for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and reflect on how innovation can support the transition towards a resource efficient and competitive economy. The conference will bring together the Europe...

Topics: Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Econometrics.

All over 2010, the World Social Forum process will take place in a decentralized manner with events and activities across the globe. The main objective of the events will be to sum up, from the analyzes and experiences of global civil society social movements and organizations, proposals to face...

The two major subjects which will be discussed during the symposium are ageing and globalization, in relation to safety and health in the construction industry. The issue will be treated at three levels: the industry, the company and the individual. [gemäß den Informationen des Anbieters -...

In this 1st International Forum on Insularity in the Mediterranean the main focus areas will be four especially sensitive issues for island territories: agriculture and industry, tourism, transportation and communications and global change.