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WTO Public Forum Wrap-up: To be more competitive, we must be more inclusive
For those passionate about inclusivity in business, last week’s WTO Public Forum was hard to miss. 4400 people gathered in Geneva, Switzerland to attend the 138 sessions organised by the WTO. This year’s was particularly significant for those working to make entrepreneurship more accessible, as one of the conference’s sub-themes was ‘Digitalisation as a catalyst…
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Entrepreneurs as a key to peace: how fragile states can benefit from inclusive entrepreneurship
Could entrepreneurs be the key to promoting peace in conflict-stricken areas? Let’s take a deep-dive into the recent study published by Seth D. Kaplan, a professor at John Hopkins University, and Adrian Magendzo, professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Kentucky, which explores the impact entrepreneurship can have on peace processes in fragile states.…
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Three Refugee Entrepreneurship Success Stories in the EU
Many refugees in Europe face challenges in their journey to becoming entrepreneurs. Refugees often have limited access to capital due to a lack of credit history, face bureaucratic restrictions on starting work while waiting for their asylum application to be accepted, and language barriers that make communication and marketing difficult. To celebrate World Refugee Day,…
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Challenging Hate: A Conversation with Shada Islam
Brussels, June 18, 2024 – Europe has a problem with hate speech. People are increasingly comfortable voting for parties that actively use exclusionary and inflammatory rhetoric, from Islamophobia and anti-migrant messaging to threatening gains in reproductive and LGBTQI+ rights. Far-right and formerly fringe parties have steadily gained support. In countries including France and Belgium, these…
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Sustainable Development’s Secret Weapon
How Migrant Workers Fuel Sustainable Progress Across the Globe Brussels, 17th of June 2024 – According to the IOM, migrant workers inject almost $800 billion into the local economies of their home countries through remittances. In an increasingly interconnected world, the role of migrant workers and entrepreneurs transcends geographical borders, with their contributions extending far…
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Private Investors Must Step Up to 2030 Targets: Brussels Economic Forum 2024
Brussels, May 21, 2024 – Commissioners, academics, economists and even a Prime Minister were among the speakers at the annual Brussels Economic Forum, held by the Directorate-General for Economics and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) of the European Commission on the 16th of May. This year’s forum placed a strong emphasis on technological competition, climate change,…
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Rating European Party Manifestos on Inclusive Entrepreneurship
As the 2024 European elections approach, political parties across the spectrum are unveiling their manifestos outlining their vision for the future of the European Union. Among the various priorities outlined in these manifestos, the promotion of inclusive entrepreneurship and related issues stands out as a crucial aspect of fostering economic growth, social cohesion, and innovation…
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Who Reaps the Benefits of the Single Market? Not SMEs, according to the Letta report.
Brussels, 22 April 2024 – The European Union’s economic strength rests on the shoulders of its many millions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to the long-awaited report from former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta on the future of the single market. Yet SMEs do not reap the rewards of the single market. Letta’s…
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From Migration to Participation: What Are the Key Issues for Young People in the EU Elections?
Brussels, 3 April 2024 – Over 100 students and young professionals gathered on Monday, March 18, to discuss the upcoming European Parliament elections and the key issues that matter to them, from migration and participation to climate change and the rule of law. Organised by the EUandYou in partnership with the European Parliament Liaison Office…
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European Commission Releases Action Plan Tackling Labour and Skills Shortages
Brussels, 26 March 2024 – The Commission has released its long-awaited action plan to address chronic labour and skills shortages plaguing the European Union. Announced on Wednesday, the action plan acknowledges the severity of the shortages and outlines steps at the EU, national and social levels to mitigate the consequences. This analysis will unpack the…