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Launching the third wave: Memo from Davos, February 2012
Will Straw summarises the discussion and debate that unfolded at the high-level breakfast event held at the World Economic Forum in Davos to launch The third wave of globalisation, IPPR's major new report.
Beyond the credit boom: Why investing in smaller companies is not only responsible capitalism but better for investors too
Fund director Gervais Williams argues that it is the very smallness of small businesses that make them both attractive targets for investors and ripe opportunities for economic growth.
The third wave of globalisation
This report, the culmination of an internation programme of research into the drivers and consequences of globalisation, calls for a rethink in international governance and a more 'personcentric' view of globalisation.
'An interesting report that gets to the heart of the rise of the BRICs' – Jim O’Neill
'An important intervention' – Will Hutton
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The dog that finally barked: England as an emerging political community
This report presents evidence which suggests the emergence of a new kind of Anglo-British identity in which the English component is increasingly the primary source of attachment for English people. It also suggests that English identity is becoming more politicised: that is, the more English a person feels, the more likely they are to believe that the current structure of the UK is unfair and to support a particularly English dimension to the governance of England.
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Lord Mandelson argues that globalisation has to be supported by 'smart policies'
Lord Mandelson, alongside economist Joseph Stiglitz, speaks to Reuters TV following the release of the latest IPPR report on globalisation. He argues that 'people need smart policies that enable them to be reskilled, to adapt and to stimulate innovation'.
John Denham calls for a 'radical devolution of decision-making' in England
Following the release of the latest IPPR report on Englishness, John Denham calls for a 'radical devolution within England ... in which decisions on the health service, policing and education are taken at the devolved level' to help bring about 'an English dimension to decision-making'.
John Denham calls for a 'radical devolution of decision-making' in England
Following the release of the latest IPPR report on Englishness, John Denham calls for a 'radical devolution within England ... in which decisions on the health service, policing and education are taken at the devolved level' to help bring about 'an English dimension to decision-making'.
BBC Radio 4: Lord Mandelson discusses the 'third wave of globalisation'
Following the release of the new IPPR report on globalisation, Lord Mandelson discusses how we are experiencing the 'third wave' of globalisation on the BBC Radio 4 Today show. Source: Radio 4 Today on Audioboo
Englishness is becoming more politicised argues Guy Lodge
Following the latest publication from IPPR about English identity, Guy Lodge argues that people now feel more ‘English’ than ‘British’ in England. He warns that 'political parties have to address the English question in its own right'.
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The third wave of globalisation: Achieving sustainable and broad-based growth in the global economy
For the past year, Lord Mandelson has been working with IPPR to examine the future of globalisation and consider how the global economy is changing, what the rise of China and other fast growing economies means for our international rules and multilateral organisations, and how a medium-sized developed countries like Britain can earn a living in the 21st century.
20 years of talking: Have the global climate negotiations achieved anything?
In June the world will celebrate two decades of concerted climate and environmental talks at the Rio+20 summit. But do we have anything to be proud of, or have the annual climate talks become nothing more than flogging a dead horse?
The Regional Impact of Universities: Report launch and panel discussion
Research carried out by IPPR North for Universities UK sought to understand better the impact of recent changes to regional and local structures and the emerging relations between universities and regions.
Inspiring Innovations to Tackle 21st Century Challenges: a Creative Councils Learning Exchange
This is the second in a series of events showcasing international innovation case studies to support innovation in local government. The event is part of NESTA’s Creative Councils Programme, and is designed to be open to local authorities across the country, to ensure the benefits of the programme are shared beyond the immediate Programme participants.
Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China
Perhaps no one in the twentieth century had a greater long-term impact on world history than Deng Xiaoping. Pragmatic yet disciplined he was the driving force behind China's radical transformation in the late twentieth century from a chaotic, closed country to a powerful international force.
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