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Yes, but only if it is led by different set of values
In his State of the Union speech on Tuesday 21 January 2015, President Obama spoke eloqoently about the need for more equality and thus suggesting the pursuit of what he termed as Middle- class economics.
“Will we accept an economy where only a few of us do spectacularly well? Or will we commit ourselves to an economy that generates rising incomes and chances for everyone who makes the effort?" Mr. Obama asked.
"So the verdict is clear. Middle-class economics works. Expanding opportunity works. And these policies will continue to work, as long as politics don't get in the way" the President noted.
Good on you Mr. President. But…
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*‘The YES initiative aims to reduce youth unemployment primarily in Europe to be followed up in the rest of the world. With rates of 50/60% in Spain, followed closely by other countries like Greece, Portugal, Italy, UK and so on...dramatic action must be taken to eliminate this situation. YES will empower youth to re-establish it’s place in society and it’s dignity in today’s world.
The basic idea for YES SCE is very simple...as are most good ideas....
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland 21 - 24 January 2015
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Prof. Klaus Schwab,
Founder and Executive Chairman,
World Economic Forum,
Geneva, Switzerland
Dear Prof. Schwab,
I notice that you hope the 2015 WEF meeting will be a “starting point for a renaissance of global trust”. This is a noble aim, very important and timely. Thus, as the Founder of Globalisation for the Common Good Initiative (GCGI) I wish to endorse and support you in this aim.
Today in many parts of the world, the so-called market, and the values of consumerism, underpinned by the “Black Friday” values, have become increasingly dominant and are now seriously threatening our global future, both in terms of our care of the planet and in increasing societal rivarly and conflict.
In the process we have lost trust in everything. This is why I believe your aim is so important. In the global society in which we now all live, it is essential for our common survival and wellbeing that we build cultures of trust, being prepared to take risks for the common good.