Raffaella Nargi’s Post

📢 📢📢 Join Us for an Exclusive Symposium on Political Economy and Sustainability in the MENA Region! The DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Regional Office Cairo cordially invites you to the symposium “Understanding #PoliticalEconomy and #Sustainability in the MENA Region”. This event, part of the COSIMENA project and in collaboration with Freie Universität Berlin and #UNESCWA, promises to be a cornerstone for impactful discussions and networking. 🗓️ Date: June 12th, 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Cairo Local Time) 📍 Location: DAAD Regional Office Cairo, 11 El-Saleh Ayoub Street, Zamalek, Cairo At this symposium Prof. Dr. Theocharis Grigoriadis from FU Berlin and Dr. Raffaele Bertini from the UNESCWA office in #Beirut will share their insights on political economy, policy risk, and land reform in the #MENA region. Attendees will have the chance to benefit from these valuable insights and connections while being inspired to delve deeper into critical regional topics, sparking new #research efforts. Target Group: Promising academics, scholars, and researchers from Germany, Europe, and the MENA region, especially those interested in political economy, conflict studies, and land reform. Registration: Register here by June 8th, 2024: https://lnkd.in/d92dd_Ux Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now! 🔔 Note: After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with all necessary details 3 days before the event. 📧 Questions? Contact the COSIMENA Team at: cosimena@daadcairo.org For more information about COSIMENA, visit here: https://lnkd.in/d8Msncsj Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with top #experts and contribute to meaningful #discussions on the #MENA region’s political economy and sustainability. Hope to see you there! #DAAD #COSIMENA #PoliticalEconomy #Sustainability #MENA #Symposium #FreieUniversitätBerlin #UNESCWA #Networking #Research #Academia  

📝 Such a wide media coverage of this week's press conference to present #MedaWeek2024, the Mediterranean Week of Economic Leaders, taking place on October 29 and 30 at Casa Llotja de Mar in Barcelona. One of these media is ATALAYAR entre dos orillas, which highlights the consolidation of MedaWeek as the main platform that gives a voice to the entire Mediterranean private sector. The article also stresses the opportunity that Barcelona has to be a Mediterranean hub and a nexus of the three continents -Africa, Europe, and Asia- to improve the region's competitiveness and guarantee stability through cooperation and dialogue. 📌 MedaWeek Barcelona, which is co-financed by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, is the world’s leading event for the economic development of the Mediterranean region. This year's edition, number 18, will bring together Mediterranean institutional and governmental representatives, CEOs and entrepreneurs from different sectors, and international experts to debate and find common solutions to current challenges in the region and establish business connections with the region’s decision-makers. Under the claim ‘The sea that unites three continents’, this new edition will focus on fostering connectivity and cooperation and enhancing global competitiveness on both shores of the Mediterranean. ▶️ Read the article published by 'Atalayar'! 👉 https://n9.cl/ds465 ▶️ Register now! 👉 https://n9.cl/ac6v7

"Mario Draghi highlights a crucial point: while Europe may not produce as many top-tier, globally recognised institutions as some other regions, we must not overlook the strength of our university sector. Europe is home of a remarkably wide and diverse network of high-quality institutions across a variety of disciplines and regions. This broader excellence is what ensures that we provide equitable, high-standard education and research opportunities throughout Europe—not just concentrated in a few elite hubs, but accessible across the continent.” https://lnkd.in/dpjCUTmA

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I am beyond honored to share that – after my work in the Social Impact team in selection of ambassadors – I will also work in the in-person operations of the Brazil Conference at Harvard & MIT this year! This is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to an event that stands at the forefront of fostering meaningful dialogues around Brazil's most pressing challenges and opportunities, including vital interactions with leading academic institutions in the United States. The Brazil Conference is an unparalleled platform that brings together top-notch Brazilian leaders from various sectors— academics, business, politics, and arts—to discuss innovative solutions and forge impactful connections. Being part of the organizing team is not just a privilege; it's a chance to make a tangible difference. Reflecting on last year's conference, where we unveiled the winners of the Ambassadors Program and celebrated the diversity and resilience of our social entrepreneurs, I am thrilled to build upon that success and help elevate this year's event to new heights. I'm looking forward to collaborating with an incredible team, engaging with inspiring minds, and contributing to an event that has a profound impact on shaping the future of Brazil. 🎟️ Are you interested in joining us? Buy your ticket now at https://lnkd.in/gCyAx3sz. Discussions will be in Brazilian Portuguese, but simultaneous translation to English will be available. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the conference dates on April 6 and 7. Your support and encouragement mean the world to me as we work together to spotlight Brazil's potential and promise on the global stage. #BrazilConference #HarvardMIT #Leadership #Impact #Teamwork #Innovation #SocialChange

❗ MedaWeek Barcelona 2024 is around the corner! 🌐 The Mediterranean Week of Economic Leaders, which has become the economic forum of Europe, the Middle East & Africa, will take place on the 29th and 30th of October at Casa Llotja de Mar in Barcelona. This iconic conference will give participants a unique opportunity to shake hands, network, establish business connections with the decision-makers, and open doors for organisations to the latest and most exciting regional projects. 🔎 This year’s edition will include several sessions on exploring investment opportunities in the Mediterranean. Proof of this is the ‘Mediterranean Now Economy – InvestinMed Hub‘ session, on the 29th of October from 12 pm to 1 pm. This conference will offer a unique occasion for selected investment promotion agencies, chambers of commerce and economic development boards to present opportunities in their countries for global investors. In this sense, the session is especially addressed to international and European companies that are considering relocation or regional diversification, a more budget-friendly alternative, to mitigate risks effectively. For instance, logistics companies are reevaluating their supply chain strategies with an emphasis on risk management and competitiveness, not just cost reduction. ▶ Find out more information and save the date for this session! 👉 https://n9.cl/ahrqv #MedaWeek2024 #unitedbytheMediterranean #unitedbythreecontinents #MedConnect #Mediterraneanbusinessopportunities #NowEconomy #Mediterraneaninvestmentopportunities #Mediterraneancooperation #greeneconomy #blueeconomy #GreenMediterranean #Mediterraneanbusinessopportunities #shapingthefutureoftheMediterranean #Mediterraneandigitaltransformation #InvestinMedHub #WeAreASCAME

AMMITEC Party, 6June, #Posidonia2024 Exhibition At the AMMITEC party, our founder, Dimitris Lyras Lyras, greeted friends and guests, and stressed the significance of Mediterranean thinking and its suitability to #informationtechnology going forward. He boldly, or perhaps too boldly predicted that in 30 years Greece would lead the #IT industry worldwide. His prediction may seem like #soundbites but the rationale is founded on previously published material that indicate that it is not a fleeting thought: https://lnkd.in/dYZaxU-w https://lnkd.in/dCmi8vrf ‘Greeks and Our Diaspora’ and  ‘Information Technology in the Maritime Industry’ are articles and at the same time commentaries by Dimitris Lyras, on the book “Xylina Teichi”/Wooden Ramparts by George Prevelakis  “In his book, says Dimitris, George Prevelakis expresses unprecedented optimism for Greece and its Diaspora. In an age of advanced technological globalization, he sees networking to be a momentous opportunity for Greece.”   George Prevelakis is Permanent Representative of Greece to the OECD and Emeritus Professor at Pantheon-Sorbonne University (Paris 1). #event #Greece #UlyssesSystems #TaskAssistant #shipsandshipping #seafarers #maritimetechnology #maritime #smartshipping #vesselmanagement #software #softwaredevelopment #integration #digital #ourcommunity #datamodel #commonsense

📌 ASCAME closed last week the 18th edition of the Mediterranean Week of Economic Leaders, MedaWeek Barcelona 2024, with the commitment of all public and private sector actors to explore new ways of cooperation to accelerate the economic development of the region and ensure stability and peace in the countries of the Middle East. 🤝 The institutional and business representatives who participated in this edition made it clear that they are committed to hope in the face of uncertainty and indifference, to dialogue instead of division and fragmentation of the region, and to the exchange of ideas and knowledge between both shores of the Mediterranean and between East and West, to creating new opportunities, partnerships and alliances despite current and future threats. 🎯 All of them agreed on the need to enhance public-private collaboration to seek joint solutions to the new challenges arising from the current geopolitical context. They also highlighted the crucial role that Barcelona plays in building bridges with Africa, Europe and Asia through dialogue and cooperation. 📝 Find out more details in the following news published on our website! 👉https://n9.cl/61j14

🌟 We are delighted our next Annual Conference will be in the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal 🌟 ▶ Navigating Regional Transformation 🌎 Faculty of Economics (FEP), Universidade do Porto ⏰ 6-9 May 2025 In recent years, the landscape of regional development has undergone significant shifts. While technological advancements keep disrupting work, innovation, and consumption paradigms, regions grapple with an enduring global ‘polycrisis’, intertwining geopolitical instability, threats to democracy, and climate-related tension. Multiple actors became increasingly involved with regional development affairs, but this did not prevent many regions to fall into regional economic development traps. Simultaneously, policy agendas strive to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inclusive growth and well-being, and multiple transitions are accelerating, but progress remains highly uneven across geographical contexts. Regional actors are not just passive observers but can actively shape their destinies and be transformation agents within this dynamic playing field. But what knowledge can regional studies contribute? How can regional studies help envision, conceptualize, understand, and – importantly – catalyze action toward new regional futures? Navigating Regional Transformation provides a timely opportunity to engage in dialogue and renewed debate on these fundamental issues. It invites exploration of the challenges faced by diverse regions worldwide and underscores the manifold ways in which regional studies can help addressing these pressing issues and collectively navigate the complexities of our changing regional world. For more information and to view the CfP, please go to: 💻 bit.ly/RSAAC25 🔁 😊 Alan Kinder John Harrison Daniela Carl Luís Carvalho Neil Lee David Bailey Sarah Ayres Heike Mayer Ron Boschma Marcin Dąbrowski Simona Iammarino Jennifer Clark Grete Gansauer Kerstin J. Schaefer Stefania Fiorentino Nicola Pilling RSA Europe Ugo Fratesi Isabel Mota Aurora Teixeira John Bachtler

Thrilled to participate in the 8th Annual Economic Conference by the EENE Ελληνική Ένωση Επιχειρηματιών on November 13 at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens! The event brought together a lineup of distinguished speakers and thought leaders, discussing pivotal topics like reindustrialization, digital transformation, and the future of economic growth. It was insightful to hear from experts like: Gillian Tett from the Financial Times, whose video discussion set the tone for innovation and economic foresight. Nikos Vettas from IOBE - Ίδρυμα Οικονομικών και Βιομηχανικών Ερευνών (FEIR) , who delivered a compelling presentation on economic research, emphasizing the tangible impact of workforce #reskilling on economic growth. More presentations will follow. . . A key highlight was the engaging discussion on European industrial policy and the evolving role of digital transformation in reshaping human resources and labor. Thank you to EENE Ελληνική Ένωση Επιχειρηματιών and all the speakers for such a thought-provoking agenda. It's always inspiring to be among leaders committed to driving sustainable and innovative economic growth in Greece. Looking forward to the actionable outcomes from these important dialogues! #EENEConference #EconomicGrowth #Reindustrialization #Reskilling #DigitalTransformation #SustainableFuture

The #MBAInternational Athens University of Economics and Business, the top-ranked MBA in Greece and among the best in Europe, #AMBA-accredited with a globally highly ranked innovative and technology-focused Program, is launching, along with many of its international partners that share a common vision of how technology should be smartly managed, the https://lnkd.in/ddTFeRyt Program. In our way of viewing things, managing innovation comes first. Technology innovation in itself, is only second to putting things together the right way. This is just the first episode of a fascinating and creative experiential journey. Its elements are a blend of three factors: 1. The exponential rate of change through technology that is affecting    all areas of economic, business, and social activity, 2. Greek culture, and 3. The ethical implications of how we shape the future to better lives. The Unite and Ignite Program includes an in-vivo, immersive Workshop event that will take place in Athens, Greece September 19 - 23, 2024, and following that, a series of seven interactive Webshops. Delegates will become members of the EOS Club (EOS being the name of the ancient Greek goddess of Dawn, known in the Latin culture as Aurora), opening up for them a whole new world of excitement and a fusion of practical knowledge that aims to support solving real-life project challenges, both connected to their work and MBA Projects. With this initiative, we aspire to have a better understanding of the changes that are taking place globally, to recognize the new opportunities for businesses and governments that arise, and to position new technologies in this rapidly changing world that features new needs of the population and of consumers. #innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #technology #medtech #convergence