economy
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17 November Nov 2016 0953 17 November 2016 The sacrificial lamb of the EU budget deal: the humanitarian aid
It took 18 hours of negotiations but at the end a deal that focuses on strengthening the economy and responding to the refugee crisis was reached. But there was a victim: humanitarian aid
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9 November Nov 2016 1204 09 November 2016 Marrakech climate summit: are expectations too high ?
The Paris Agreement set the overarching framework for dealing with climate change in the decades to come. But alone it will not solve the problem. Now, at Marrakech summit, nations must define the rules for the accord and to lay out a viable plan for providing at least $100 billion a year to developing countries to support climate action.
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8 November Nov 2016 0834 08 November 2016 Connecting more women and girls to the internet by 2020 could help lift millions out of poverty
According to the findings of ONE’s Making the Connection Report, digital chasm is starkest for women who are denied online access because of their gender – yet when connected they propel development for everyone
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7 November Nov 2016 1652 07 November 2016 Social Inclusion must be a priority in Juncker Investment Plan 2.0
EASPD believes the extension of the European Fund for Strategic Investment must include a stronger focus on supporting and empowering those most disadvantaged in society to thrive. In a position paper launched today, EASPD outlines three major steps for EFSI to achieve this: capacity building for social actors, better targeting the social sector and earmarking for social projects.
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2 November Nov 2016 0818 02 November 2016 Welcome to the Anthropocene: here’s why
Wildlife is disappearing within our lifetimes at an unprecedented rate. World food and energy systems are the keys to reverse the trend.
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28 October Oct 2016 1534 28 October 2016 European companies awarded for their green business solutions
Businesses are quickly recognising that shifting to a circular economy makes sound economic sense. The Commission's 'European Business Awards for the Environment' rewards the best of these pioneers for their eco-innovative practices and products
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19 October Oct 2016 1110 19 October 2016 FabriQ, innovation starts from the outskirts
FabriQ is the city of Milan’s incubator for social innovation. Located in the outskirt of Quarto Oggiaro, it supports the best enterprise ideas with strong social impact.
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19 October Oct 2016 0946 19 October 2016 The green finance edge
As capital markets develop and investors seek sustainable alternatives, green finance may provide growth opportunities in addition to delivering environmental benefits
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17 October Oct 2016 0934 17 October 2016 Stiglitz: we should learn from the co-operative model to fight inequalities
Top experts and thousands of executives, decision-makers, managers and leaders from the cooperative community and other sectors gathered to The International Summit of Cooperatives held in in Quebec to discuss the growing interest in the role of the cooperative business model in bringing about more inclusive and resilient economic development and sustainable prosperity.
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11 October Oct 2016 1049 11 October 2016 Not financial reporting. Ready to account?
Businesses increasingly find themselves under the spotlight to demonstrate that they are operating not only in accordance with the law, but also in an ethical and socially responsible manner.