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E-commerce keeps getting traction in Europe as Italians are battling inflation I am happy to share the latest feature on Corriere della Sera following the latest study by Instituto Piepoli commissioned by Temu. To Italians, shopping online means seeking wider variety and better quality on digital platforms, while saving money. A few important insights: - For 55% of the interviewees, the price is the decisive parameter, because the consumer sets a spending budget and does not go beyond that limit.  - Online shopping is very prevalent among older age groups, with 71% of people older than 64 shopping online - Affordable retailers are particularly important when it comes to shopping for clothing (43%) and household items (42%). Read on: https://lnkd.in/gc83cjw6 #temu #ecommerce #pr #digitaleconomy

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Financial transparency, environmental and social sustainability, climate resilience and inclusion: the operational headquarters of the Blue Dot Network in Ville de Paris OECD - OCDE Mathias Cormann Richard Verma U.S. Department of State Helene Budliger Artieda SECO Economic Cooperation and Development Château de la Muette - OCDE #infrastrutturesostenibili #sustainableinfrastructure #strade #ponti #retielettriche #viedicomunicazione #roads #bridges #electricitynetworks #communicationroutes 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG6CH-rf

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Great discussion about regenerative Agriculture and Organic at the Organic World Congress. And about integrating outcomes based metrics in Organic standards and certification. A joint declaration on each issue is expected. More to come! I shared some views on regen ag and organics earlier here: https://lnkd.in/ef2c2Csi

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Is this going to change a lot in the Italian photovoltaic industry ☀ ? The new decree from the Italian government is expected to shift the industry much more toward agrivoltaic solutions . With a few exceptions (highways, near mines, inside Italian FS areas, PNNR, CER), PV arrays are going to be banned on agriculturally designated soil. #DLagricoltura #ItalianPV #Italianlaw

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Marco Bucci won the regional elections in Liguria. This signifies a substantial victory for the center-right and a critical defeat for the left, each carrying implications for the region and beyond: Impact of a Bucci Victory for the Center-Right - Policy Continuity and Economic Development: Bucci, as the mayor of Genoa, has prioritized infrastructure improvements, port expansion, and urban revitalization, which have resonated with voters. A regional win would likely extend this economic and urban development focus across Liguria, benefiting industries like tourism, logistics, and construction. - Strengthening Center-Right Influence in Northern Italy: Winning Liguria would reinforce the center-right’s political footprint in Northern Italy, adding momentum for conservative policies and increasing leverage for regional interests within Italy’s broader political landscape. A victory here would strengthen the center-right coalition’s push for economic autonomy and regional governance. Consequences of a Left-Wing Defeat - Loss of a Traditional Stronghold: Liguria has long been a center-left leaning region. A defeat would represent a shift in voter alignment, indicating a waning influence of leftist priorities in regional governance, like environmental sustainability and labor protections. - Setback for the National Left: This loss would impact the left’s momentum at the national level, especially for the Democratic Party (PD), highlighting divisions and a disconnect with voter priorities. This could prompt the left to reconsider its platform to recapture alignment with local and national voter interests. Overall Implications Voter Preference Shift: Voters may see Bucci’s results-oriented, pro-development approach as more aligned with their needs than traditional left-wing policies, impacting left-wing strategies for reconnecting with the electorate. Regional vs. National Impact: For the center-right, a win would bolster its influence regionally and enhance its negotiating power nationally. For the left, this defeat would necessitate introspection to avoid further losses, not just in Liguria but across other regions where the left’s support has traditionally been strong. In essence, a Bucci victory symbolizes a shift in Ligurian priorities toward economic growth and stability, while for the left, it would underscore an urgent need to address strategic gaps to remain competitive in Italian politics.

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#Tourism is a natural playground for #generative #AI over the entire travel journey. Therefore, Italian companies should be ready to take advantage of the new opportunities. For this reason, I was particularly glad to accept the invitation by the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions & Cities to give a speech at the very well-crafted workshop organized in Rome at ENIT S.p.A. on the #digitalisation of the tourism ecosystem in 🇮🇹, an important milestone in the project carried out by the OECD with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and the European Commission (DG Reform). These are the main points I conveyed to my fellow panelists and the audience: 📌 on average, firms in tourism look more digitally mature than companies in other sectors, and Italian firms even more than their EU counterparts. However, these firms are generally lagging behind in the adoption of more sophisticated digital technologies such as #AI 📌 AI and especially generative AI are actually a huge potential for the tourism sector, providing assistance to #customers all along their trip. Generative AI has also the capacity to empower #smaller #companies helping them to balance their lack of manpower 📌 #skills adequacy, especially for #SMEs, is a major challenge, as well as #data #privacy and #security and #compliance #costs generated by regulation. This could reflect upon adoption, especially for SMEs 📌 EU policies and national strategies should prioritize #AI #adoption by SMEs, starting from raising #awareness of the top brass Kudos to Marco Bianchini Peter Haxton (PhD) Hannes Thees for the wonderful moderation and organization and Maria Rosaria Della Porta for the valuable contribution to my presentation!

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#StealThisVideo! The videos of all my talks from the last five years are now live and freely accessible. If you're interested in technophilosophy, #AI, #Web3, #GenAI, #LLM, #hotelmarketing, #hospitality, #metaverse, #spatialcomputing, #SGE, and technoethics, here you'll find 60 hours of crazy content. Enjoy!

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🌍 Climate Heroes 🌿 Cultivating a Fairer and More Sustainable Future 🌱 We are thrilled to announce a special partnership that champions environmental, economic and social justice! Thanks to the collaboration between Fondazione Altromercato, Altromercato , and Federconsorzi Dolomiti Superski, 405 small coffee producers from Soppexcca, Nicaragua, will receive concrete tools to mitigate climate change through an integrated approach that combines: ✅ Training: Enhancing technical skills for sustainable farming practices and access to sustainability markets. ✅ Plant renewal and agroforestry strengthening: Over 76,000 forest and fruit trees, and 271,000 climate-resilient coffee plants for multifunctional production systems. ✅ Georeferencing and traceability: Mapping and certification to help small coffee producers access carbon credits and comply with new EU regulations. ✅ Market access: Supporting the sale of zero-carbon coffee and carbon credits, providing direct benefits to producers and diversifying their income sources. 💚 How can you make a difference? By participating in the “Dolomiti Superski Rewards Your Passion” program during the 2024-25 winter season. With a €5 donation, you can unlock the virtual “Reforestation Pioneer” badge via the Dolomiti Superski app and directly contribute to reforestation efforts. ❄️ Not a skier? No problem! You can still donate through the Dolomiti Superski website. Every contribution counts: 100% of the proceeds will go toward the project, directly supporting the families involved and regenerating the environment. Supporting this initiative means promoting fair trade, amplifying the rights of agricultural communities, and taking a step toward a more just future for our planet. 🔜 And that’s not all: 2025 holds more surprises related to this partnership. Stay tuned for updates! Learn more and join the initiative here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGHp5T_r Giovanni Bridi Alessandro Franceschini Erica Negro Cristiano Calvi Rosa Speranza Ombretta Sparacino Valeria Calamaro Luigi Ranieri @Sara Hofer Marco Pappalardo Barbara Niederkofler Diego Clara Elisa Costa Simona Placci silvia nulli Katia Borrini Francesca Serra Clara Rigoldi Francesco Sicchiero Mirandola Comunicazione

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📢 CEMR Platforma report "European Territories Localise the SDGs | The time for impact is running out" was officially launched today at #Local2030 event at #HLPF2024. The study gathers 46 responses from associations of local and regional governments, representing 31 European countries. Read it online https://local-sdgs.eu & offline https://lnkd.in/gkv_aYay I am a part of a delegation of European Mayors and councillors that is actively participating at #HLPF to defend the key role of local and regional governments in United Nations bodies and in the the localisation of #SDGs. According to the OECD - OCDE, 65% of SDG targets depend on local and regional efforts! #Listen2Cities #LocalizingSDGs Samband íslenskra sveitarfélaga

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EU citizens stand to gain a lot from more EU action 🆙. A study by the European Parliamentary Research Service maps the cost of non-Europe. Check out this summary (available in all EU languages) https://lnkd.in/eRasHgST

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𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻: 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 ( altro esempio di un’ #ItaliaPositiva ) Turin is - together with Braga - the winner of the 2024-25 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital). With these awards the European Commission recognizes cities that lead the way in delivering innovative solutions for their citizens. Turin is a unique example of urban innovation, an exeperimental and entrepreneurial laboratory for next-generation solutions and an increasingly cutting-edge university network, according to the Commission. Turin has in recent decades reinvented itself into a vibrant technological, social and environmental innovation laboratory. How? By an open innovation strategy and a proactive approach to current and future challenges such as urban mobility, climate resilience and talent retention. What about innovation? Two key platforms, both led by the City of Turin (Comune di Torino), nurture an ever expanding ecosystem already involving over 600 players: Torino City Lab and Torino Social Impact. These platforms work in synergy to address urban challenges. And Academia? Turin has been ranked among the top 35 global ecosystems for recruiting technology talent through its top universities and research centres, such as the Università degli Studi di Torino and the Politecnico di Torino, the ESCP Business School and the LINKS Foundation. European commissioner for innovation Iliana Ivanova: “The award demonstrates that innovation is not only about technology, but also about creating opportunities, promoting inclusion, and improving citizens’ quality of life.” On a different level: the award also helps combatting stereoptypes about Italy. Turin (and Italy): much more than the capital of slow food, full of history (once Italy's Capital), museums and football... #iCapital #Turin #Torino #Turijn #Italy #MadeInItaly Bureau Italia Camera di commercio di Torino SAA - School of Management, Università di Torino JEUNITO | Junior Enterprise Università di Torino Stefano Lo Russo Chiara Foglietta

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🤝 A perfect balance between energy production and agriculture: this is the goal of the first advanced agrivoltaic system on vineyards in Italy, implemented at Gruppo Caviro with the contribution of Horta srl. 🗣 "With this project, we demonstrate that it is possible to combine high-quality agricultural production with a concrete focus on the environment," says Giuseppe Piacentino, Commercial Director at Horta. "For those developing agrivoltaic systems, the real value lies in a system like ours, which offers a truly sustainable approach. Our solution allows for the optimization of resources, ensuring a balance between renewable energy and agricultural cultivation without compromise." ❓ Want to learn more? Read our press release 📰

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Sometimes, we simply need to repost without adding any comments. A mere nine minutes of pure insight into Venture Capital, startups, and innovation can be more valuable than years of debates and policy incentives in Italy. Great job Alec Ross #venturecapital #venturestudio #techbricks

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