From Inequality to Instability
Rising income and wealth inequality in OECD countries during recent decades have attracted much discussion, even anxiety. It is a commonly expressed opinion that growing economic inequality is a major…
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Philea Forum 2024
Philea Forum 2024 The Philea Forum 2024 will take place on 27-30 May, 2024, in Ghent, Belgium, under the title “Trust and Philanthropy” hosted by the…
European Network of Enterprise Foundations – How Can Enterprise Foundations Bring Value to Europe?
Register to attend The European Network of Enterprise Foundations will host “How Can Enterprise Foundations Bring Value to Europe?” on…
Intersectionality beyond the buzz
In the area of inequality, intersectionality has become a well-established framework used to analyse and work on the multidimensional nature of inequalities. The term was first coined by Black feminist…
WAPPP Round Table – Public – Private – Philanthropy Partnerships for People & Planet – Meet Pioneers of Transformative PPPPs
WAPPP and The Partnering Initiative will co-host a round table “Public – Private – Philanthropy Partnerships for People & Planet – Meet…
FOODPathS Funders Forum 2023
Philea and Fondazione Cariplo, working as affiliated partners within Work Package 3 of the FOODPathS project, will host the “FOODPathS Funders Forum…
A very European puzzle: balancing budgets and promoting growth
The Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation will host “A very European puzzle: balancing budgets and promoting growth” on 31 May in Brussels…
European Economic and Social Committee elects Oliver Röpke as its new President
“In these testing times, the support of civil society in gathering the voices of European citizens is key to building democratic resilience and shaping the future of Europe.” – Oliver…
Economic System Change: Boring Buzzwords or Vital New Frontier for Philanthropy?
On 10 October, Philea will organise “Economic System Change: Boring Buzzwords or Vital New Frontier for Philanthropy?”, the first in a series of standalone sessions on emerging issues and challenges…
Food, Fuel, and Fiat
What do the Collapse of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, the Warring States Period, and the UK Cost of Living Crisis all have in common? Political instability, environmental issues, and economic mismanagement. Although the specific contexts and causes differ, issues such as excessive government spending, natural disasters, and social unrest have led to the collapse of pharaonic power and the adoption of new systems.