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This paper is the English Summary of the report “Systemic Instruments for Regional Development” written by Leo BAUMFELD, Richard HUMMELBRUNNER and Robert
LUKESCH (May 2002). This report presents th...
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In this brief we explore how organisation can release the potentials of people, enabling them to handle autonomously their problems, thus providing enterprises with the flexibility they need to sur...
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The answer to the implicit question “Evolution and Human Uniqueness” is that humanity is the endpoint of evolution: thanks to our unique cognitive and volitive capacities, we...
The citizens' contribution to European public policy design
The European Union needs to design legitimate and sound Public Policies
The European Union faces major and complex issues, that req...