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A live debate between The Economist, Scottish Government, industry and key opinion-leaders.
Scotland’s Parliament recently passed the most ambitious climate change legislation of any industrialised nation, targeting a 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. All very laudable, but missing the point completely.
Given the country’s...
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The Economist’s Social and Economic Innovation Award given to Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen for developing low-cost health devices for the world’s poor
MEET Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, CEO of Vestergaard Frandsen S.A., as he accepts his award at The Economist’s Innovation Awards Ceremony in London on October 29th.
Half a century ago, Vestergaard...
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The Economist’s Innovation Award in the category of Consumer Products and Services given to pioneer Steven Sasson of Eastman Kodak Company for contributions to photography and imaging which have revolutionised the face of consumer photography today
The invention of the digital camera began with a 30-second conversation when Mr Sasson’s...
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The Economist’s second City Lecture of 2009 with Jean-Claude Trichet, President, European Central Bank took place on Friday, December 11th 2009. This VIP-invitation only event built on the success of our previous city lecture which took place in January earlier this year.
In his speech, entitled ‘The future macro-prudential...
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Over 300 senior executives from 20 countries met at the Park Plaza Riverbank, London on September 17th-18th for a lively debate on emerging markets.
Speakers included three heads of state, leading policy-makers, and chief executives of some of the world’s largest corporations. The diverse programme, and the participation of more than 300...
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The Economist’s Innovation Award for Energy and the Environment given to inventor of the point-contact solar cell, for pushing the boundaries in photovoltaic technology
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The Economist’s Innovation Award for Energy and the Environment given to inventor of the point-contact solar cell, for pushing the...
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Tata Group Chairman wins The Economist’s Innovation Award for Business Process Innovation
The Economist is pleased to announce that Ratan Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group, is the winner of this year’s Business Process Innovation Award. Tata has forged a company that is shaping businesses across the globe and changing the...
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Danny Jordaan, Chief Executive of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee will deliver the keynote closing address at this year's Global Sport Summit on October 23rd. He is expected to discuss the opportunities of hosting the world's largest sporting event next summer for South Africa.
Taking place at the Renaissance Chancery Court, London,...
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The Global Sport Summit will begin with a unique discussion between the head of England’s three major national teams. England football head coach Capello, rugby team manager Johnson and cricket team director Flower will also be joined by Mike Holmgren, Super Bowl-winning coach of the Green Bay Packers, to discuss how they’ve achieved success...
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We are delighted to announce that we have now secured a number of additional speakers for The Global Sport Summit taking place on October 23rd at The Renaissance Chancery Court, London. They include:
• Fabio Capello, England Head Coach, The Football Association • Lennox Lewis, Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion...
