Author: Maria Terron
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SheTrades, the inclusion of women in trade
SheTrades is an initiative that supports women economic empowerment. Women entrepreneurs face many hurdles when it comes to create a business. SheTrades calls out for action in building a better trade policy that is more inclusive and that fosters growth.
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Think outside the box: education, the Finnish way
Mervi Jansson, Finnish expert in education and CEO of OMNIA Education Partnerships, discussed with The New European the major trends in Finnish education and the need to think outside the box. The technological future that awaits for us is already here and a new set of skills will be needed.
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Building bridges in social innovation: the case of Pipe Social
Carolina Aranha, cofounder of Pipe Social and speaker at the European Development Days, with more than 20 years professional experience in innovation, this Brazilian entrepreneur explained her journey and insights in social innovation and the importance of building bridges among investors and start-ups.
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Refugees and migrants in the labour market. Interview with Liam Patuzzi
Labour market integration is not easy for refugees and migrants. Liam Patuzzi gave some insights about the best ways to address the challenge of integrating migrants and refugees into the labour market.
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Mounir Mahjoubi: a New European at the head of digital France
Mounir Mahjoubi, entrepreneur, geek and expert in communications, is one of the new members of Emmanuel Macron’s cabinet. His appointment as French Secretary of State for Digital Affairs, represents diversity and meritocracy.
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Le Petit Château, where refugee children can just worry about playing
All over the world people are forced to leave their home countries and escape persecution and wars. Many of them also bring their children with them. Serve the City Brussels, a Brussels-based NGO, offers them what they need most: a shelter, and the opportunity to just be children.
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Migrant microfinance for development
Around 1. 3 billion people still live in extreme poverty today, according to the United Nations. Poor access to water and education are a daily reality for citizens in developing countries.
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Integration and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. Interview with MEP Tanja Fajon
Since the beginning of the migratory crisis a few years ago, migrant integration has become a priority for the European Union. The refugee crises and the lack of opportunities for migrants have raised several questions on how to cope with this issue.
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Social economy, a fair economy for all
Companies have a new focus: creating a better society. Contrary to the traditional business models, the achievement of the general interest has become their main concern. This newfound concept is branded as the social economy.