Itinera Institute - Events

Luncheon Lecture: Temporary agency work as a transition for a more efficient labour market?

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Itinera Institute Luncheon Lecture

Temporary agency work in Belgium is traditionally considered as important in the transition from school to work and from inactivity to work. Jan Denys (Randstad) argues that temporary agency work is also crucial in the work-work transition, and expresses clear recommendations towards a better policy for an efficient labour market. Fons Leroy, (VDAB) concludes the lecture with an objective reflection.

Luncheon Lecture Erik Jones on his new book: Economic Adjustment & Political Transformation in Small States

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Political crisis is no longer 'news' in Belgium or the Netherlands. Less well understood is the toll that this controversy is taking on patterns of economic policymaking. Belgium and the Netherlands used to rely on consensus to stabilize welfare state institutions and to underwrite national competitiveness. This is no longer possible in times of political crisis. As a result, both countries are less flexible and more vulnerable than ever since the end of the second world war. Worse, they may never recover the ability to foster economic consensus.

The European blue cards – What are the main stakes?

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Frédéric Docquier (UCL) discusses economic migration policies in Europe and their impact on the workers' home countries.

Innovation as a second nature?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Innovation is central in every vision of economic success and sustainable welfare. ‘Invest more in R&D’ has become a popular suggestion. Is this the way to tell the innovation story or are there alternative perspectives? And can innovation truly become a second nature?

Is Belgium prepared for the cost of ageing?

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Luc Everaert (IMF) scrutinizes Belgian budgetary policies during a lunch lecture at the Itinera Institute on March 27 2008. Ageing is a long-term challenge with significant budgetary implications. How well is Belgium prepared and what is the risk from inappropriate policy responses?

New Universities for Old Europe?

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100

The Itinera Institute is proud to invite you to an exceptional event with Lawrence Summers (Harvard Charles W. Eliot University Professor, former Chief Economist of the World Bank, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and former president of Harvard University).

Climate Relativism: On Salvation Through Fossil Shortage

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0100

On 11 December 2007, you can attend the second public presentation of “Climate relativism Itinera Institute Monography number 2)”. Participation is free of charge and the Itinera Institute will provide you with a free copy of “Climate relativism”.

Climate Relativism: On Salvation Through Fossil Shortage

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100

On 27 november 2007, you can attend the public presentation of “Climate relativism Itinera Institute Monography number 2”. Participation is free of charge and the Itinera Institute will provide you with a free copy of “Climate relativism”.

This event is fully booked. The Itinera Institute organises a second public presentation on 11 December 2007.

A New Deal for labour in Belgium

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100

The yearly congress of Human Resources Magazine is devoted to the Itinera Monography on labour market reform.

Philanthropy: what’s in it for Belgium?

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:00:00 +0100

Philanthropy is a booming but controversial global activity with wide-spread policy implications, both nationally and internationally. Where does Belgium stand on the global philanthropy scale? This lecture gives an introduction to the global philanthropy phenomenon.

One Year Itinera Institute

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0100

On the 18th of April 2007 the Itinera Institute celebrated its first anniversary at the Kasteel van Bever. About 70 people attended this exclusive lunch event, among which many prominent persons from government, business, professional organizations, and academics.

Robert Cox on the Politics of Labour Market Reform

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0100

On the 21st of February 2007 the Itinera Institute organized the first Itinera Institute Discussion. Robert H. Cox was invited as visiting fellow. He is associate professor and director of the School of International and Area Studies at the University of Oklahoma and published widely on the historical contemporary development of welfare states, especially in the smaller democracies of Europe. He also serves as the co-editor of Governance: an International Journal of Policy, Administration and Institutions.

Launching Event Itinera Institute

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:00:00 +0100

On the 13th of March 2006 the Itinera Institute was officially launched in Brussels at the prestigious Concert Noble. Following a mailing to 17.000 persons, which was also intended for communication purposes, 271 people attended the evening.