BEST ECONOMY forum 2021– the counter-model to Davos considers it possible to have an economy which serves the common good “Take action not words!” is the theme for this year’s alternative economic summit, the BEST ECONOMY forum (BEf), which will be held from April 2oth to the 22nd, 2021 as an online event due [...]
Guidelines by Matthias Kasper and Gerd Hofielen These guidelines are aimed at companies and organisations that are concerned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and wish to contribute to their implementation. The model of the Economy for the Common Good (ECG) and its control instrument the Common Good Balance Sheet serve as essential [...]
Now in its eighth year, Alternative Economic Summer University (AEMS) continues to gain recognition internationally as a place for those wanting to make a difference across the globe, with an alternative approach to the current boom and bust pattern of economics. In 2020 the programme was switched to a digital platform following the Covid-19 [...]
Why is it that only the business leaders represented in Davos speak for the global economy among themselves and with politicians? Where is the voice of the numerous dynamic entrepreneurs in all parts of the world who are already actively tackling global problems with a new way of doing business? The cornerstones of the [...]
Burgenland University and the Study Center Saalfelden, both in Austria, offer the international Master for up to 25 students starting in September. The program on the Economy for the Common Good in the broader field of plural economics is enriched by an innovative accent in Austria. The world's first master's course "Applied Economy for [...]
Building an Inclusive Economy for the Common Good: A Conversation with Sergio Barrera The Catholic church Our Lady of Lourdes in Minneapolis, USA will sponsor a talk on Wednesday, March 24th from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm local time during a so called "Saint Anthony Session on Justice". Father Griffith will have a conversation [...]
Introduction to the ECG model and application in business Techopia is a publication and advisory board focused on ethical, sustainable business, acting as both the conversation and the voice, for organizations building the business of the future. They have a focus on the use of technology in sustainable business practices. Techopia has evolved to [...]
Christian Felber, initiator of the ECG, is one of the internatinal speakers at this hybrid event, focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation, business and investment of the Chilean Region Coquimbo. The event, which is organized by La Corporación Regional de Desarrollo Productivo de la Región de Coquimbo, Andes Value research SpA, and CORFO, aims to promote [...]
"An hour that can change decades." – On Saturday 27 March at 8:30 pm (CET), the lights will go out for one hour for the 15th time. Worldwide. The campaign aims to motivate millions of people to live and act in a more climate-friendly way. If global warming continues, entire animal and plant species [...]
How the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations can be linked to the Common Good Balance Sheet of cities, counties and municipalities. When implementing sustainability strategies, an increasing number of municipalities are guided by the United Nations' 2030 Agenda with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition, there are already a number [...]
