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Inequality and … Lecture on “Inequality and the elites”
When? Thursday 16 May 2019, starting at 18:30 The EIB Institute is partnering with the University of Luxembourg, and others in organising a series of lectures under the general theme of “Inequality and …?” Follow the link for more information. The next lecture...
New EIB research contract with Politécnica de Madrid
The EIB Institute has signed a new EIB research contract with Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. The STAREBEI research grant on «Analysing the influence of EU support on PPPs’ performance» will last one year from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. This is the second...
Saving the David Gareji monasteries and hermitages (Georgia)
The European Investment Bank Institute and Europa Nostra, the leading heritage organisation in Europe, have published a technical and financial report to save the David Gareji monasteries and hermitages in Eastern Georgia which are among the most important religious...
Institute sponsors European University Institute conference
The Institute is sponsoring the annual conference of the European University Institute's Florence School of Banking and Finance on "European financial infrastructure in the face of new challenges" to take place on 25 April 2019 in Florence. Co organised by the Brevan...
“Museum on wheels” finishes its first tour
On 11 April, the first European “museum on wheels” launched by the EIB Institute, Turin’s Museo del Risparmio and Scania Italia to teach Italian children how to make conscious use of resources finished its journey in the capital city of Rome. In seven months the SAVE...
First EIB research contract with Johns Hopkins University
The EIB Institute has signed its first EIB research contract with Johns Hopkins University, Bologna. The STAREBEI research grant on “Cyber Threats and Institutional Responses: An EU Case Study” will last nine months. This is the first STAREBEI research contract...
Of Brexit and financial centres
Leading financial centres have not been impacted by the global financial crisis and few changes are likely in the medium-term with New York, London and Tokyo remaining in the lead, said Professor Youssef Cassis, European University Institute, at an EIB Institute seminar.
Lecture “Funds for Good: a business model with social impact”
When? Tuesday 7 May 2019, starting at 13:00 The EIB Institute is pleased to invite you to a conversation with an impact investor, Nicolas Crochet, one of the three co-founders of Funds For Good. Join us and learn how Funds for Good business model addresses...
“Museum on wheels” arrives in Rome!
On 11 April, the journey of the first European “museum on wheels” – launched by the EIB Institute, Turin’s Museo del Risparmio and Scania Italia to teach Italian children how to make conscious use of resources – will end in the capital city of Rome. The SAVE...
Time for science-based action!
What can companies do to fight climate change? The most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report reminds us of the urgent imperative to stay within the 1,5°C maximum temperature. Companies must take up their responsibilities and act. But at...
EIB lights it up blue for autism!
For the first time this year, the EIB Group, through the EIB Institute, joined the “Light it up blue” action for autism on 2 April, World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is a complex, lifelong neurological condition affecting 1 in 100 persons in Europe. The “Light it up...
Inequality and consumption
The debate over inequality relies mostly on income data but consumption is a direct measure of well being and a good indicator of inequality notably because it reflects long-term prospects, said Professor Tullio Jappelli, University of Naples Federico II at a seminar organised jointly by the EIB Institute and the University of Luxembourg as part of the “Inequality and…” series….”
Inequality and … Lecture on “Inequality and public opinions”
When? Thursday 11 April 2019, starting at 13:00 The EIB Institute is partnering with the University of Luxembourg, and others in organising a series of lectures under the general theme of “Inequality and …?” Follow the link for more information. The next...
The inclusion of excluded youth: a challenge for our societies
At the second roundtable of the ‘Agora 4 Youth’ cycle, the panellists debated how entrepreneurship can address youth exclusion, notably by reconnecting young people with society, enabling them to build successful projects and achieve successful integration.
The EIB and the “Mezzogiorno” (1958-1973)
“Since its creation in 1958, the EIB has had a genetic relationship with Italy’s “Mezzogiorno””, said Antonio Bonatesta, European University Institute (EUI-Florence) who presented the results of a STAREBEI research on “The EIB and the “Mezzogiorno” in the context of regional development (1958-1973)”.
Seminar “Of Brexit and financial centres”
Talk about financial centres and the names Wall Street or the City immediately come to mind. But who remembers Venice who pioneered the issuance of government bonds or Amsterdam, the world’s leading financial centre in the 17th century? And with Brexit now in the...
Inequality and beliefs
People accept inequality more when they believe it reflects a meritocracy, said Dr Christina Fong, Carnegie Mellon University, at a seminar organised jointly by the EIB Institute and the University of Luxembourg as part of the “Inequality and…” series.
Inequality and … Lecture on “Inequality and consumption”
When? Wednesday 27 March 2019, starting at 13:00 The EIB Institute is partnering with the University of Luxembourg, and others in organising a series of lectures under the general theme of “Inequality and …?” Follow the link for more information. The next...
Seminar on the EIB and the “Mezzogiorno”
The EIB has played a major role in helping Italy's "Mezzogiorno" develop. On Wednesday 20 March at the EIB, researcher Antonio Bonatesta, from the European University Institute (Florence), will present the result of a STAREBEI research project on "The EIB and the...
Institute sponsors the 6th European Research Conference on Microfinance
The EIB Institute is sponsoring the 6th European Research Conference on Microfinance to be held on 3-5 June, 2019 at Paris Dauphine University and co-organised by three French academic institutions, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Montpellier Business...