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New Forms of Public Participation
Democracy lives and thrives on the participation of its citizens. But what is more to the point, without the participation of its citizenry, democracy would not exist at all. Yet traditional avenues for political participation such as elections or becoming involved in party work are being pursued less and less.]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 14:55:10 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116380.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116380.htm
Despite strong economic demand, fewer managers in Germany feel that the jobs in their company are secure and that performance is being appropriately compensated. According to the twice-yearly survey carried out by research institute FKI on behalf of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, only 79 percent of the participating executives say the jobs where they work are secure, compared to 84 percent last year. And while 57 percent believe that the remuneration, both monetary and non-monetary, offered by their company is appropriate, 62 percent felt this was true in 2012. In addition, two out of three German managers say that their employer does little or nothing to help them develop professionally, the same figure as last year.]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:02:22 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/publikationen_29369.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/publikationen_29369.htm

Our annual catalogue contains detailed information on all new releases, selected excerpts and an overview of the books published by Verlag Bertelsmann Stiftung, including our new e-books.]]>Mon, 13 May 2013 11:37:16 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116155.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116155.htm
Germany profits considerably from the Euro, as a current model calculation of Prognos AG shows that was drawn up on the order of the Bertelsmann Stiftung. "Germany's membership in the currency union reduces costs for international trade and protects it from strong exchange rate fluctuations," Aart De Geus, chairman and CEO of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, said.]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:56:35 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116096.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116096.htm
The foreseeable change in the European Treaties provides think tanks with the opportunity to actively shape the future of the European Union. During the opening of the Brussels Think Tank Dialogue 2013, the Chairman of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Aart De Geus, emphasised, "The next European Convention will, in two or three years, provide the think tanks with the opportunity to participate in the debate of the future of Europe". The Brussels office of the Bertelsmann Stiftung had organised the high-level event ]]>––’–Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:33:48 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116013.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116013.htm
The US economy is back to form, but domestic political gridlock, volatile job numbers and shaky financial markets threaten to unravel the recent success story. On the other side of the Atlantic, the eurozone has overcome its existential crisis, but the path to future growth and further fiscal and monetary integration is unclear. And the trans-Atlantic partners could improve their fortunes by seeking closer cooperation on issues such as free trade or global financial governance, according to the participants at the 5th annual Bertelsmann Foundation-Financial Times conference, held in Washington, DC on April 18, 2013.]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:34:55 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115975.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115975.htm
A survey of 120 stakeholders in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations reveals that 88 percent believe the US and the European Union (EU) will come to an agreement on expanding their economic ties. But the overwhelming optimism is qualified. Only 37 percent of those surveyed foresee a "broad" agreement; a slight majority of 55 percent forecast a less comprehensive "moderate" pact. The results are included in a 10-page report released today at the 5th annual Bertelsmann Foundation-Financial Times conference.]]>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:52:23 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115917.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115917.htm
In contrast to public perception, the Spaniards' view of Germany has hardly suffered. A current survey performed by the opinion research institutes EMNID in the Federal Republic and METROSCOPIA in Spain on the order of the Bertelsmann Stiftung also suggests that young Spaniards use training opportunities in the Federal Republic. The survey will be published at the opening of the German-Spanish Forum in Madrid.]]>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:51:54 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115857.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115857.htm
Most OECD states maintain their wealth and prosperity at the expense of their children and succeeding generations. They are thus endangering not only their own future but are also acting unfairly towards their own descendants. Those are just some of the findings from an international study carried out by the Bertelsmann Stiftung on intergenerational justice in 29 OECD member states.]]>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:20:32 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115849.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115849.htm
EU member states must make a vigorous effort to fight corruption if they want to find a way out of the current crisis. That is one of the findings of a study conducted by the Berlin-based Hertie School of Governance. The study was presented to the European Parliament on April 9, 2013, by Hertie researchers and experts from the Bertelsmann Stiftung's Brussels office. The study shows which EU member states are most prone to corruption, which have been the most successful in combating it and which strategic responses are the most effective. It also shows that more is required than just eliminating sources of corruption and increasing transparency. As experts from Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia attest, an independent judicial system has a key role to play in exposing corruption, as do civil society and the media. These conclusions match findings from the Bertelsmann Stiftung's Transformation Index (BTI), whose evaluations of EU member states in Eastern Europe were used for the study.]]>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:22:40 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115831.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115831.htm
In the wake of the 5th BRICS summit in South Africa, World Bank President Jim Young Kim apparently tried to reaffirm his institution's relevance in a speech at Georgetown University. The reason: The World Bank faces mounting competition from the BRICS countries. Samuel George, project manager at the Bertelsmann Foundation in Washington, DC, provides an analysis.]]>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:08:58 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116301.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_116301.htm
How can public-private collaboration at the sector level address societal problems? What are the success factors of such initiatives? What are their strengths and limitations compared to traditional governance approaches?]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 17:08:14 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115784.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115784.htm
The Bertelsmann Foundation presented "Surviving A Debt Crisis: Five Lessons for Europe from Latin America", a study by Samuel George. The report looks at Latin America during its financial crises in 1982-1989 and 2001-2002 and offers Europe an opportunity to learn from that region's experiences during those fraught economic times. The paper provides recommendations to prevent a repetition of missteps that would only prolong the problems in the eurozone periphery.]]>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:03:44 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/publikationen_115363.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/publikationen_115363.htm
Government Involvement in Sector-specific Initiatives
The sector-specific approach to Corporate Responsibility (CR) has attracted little attention so far, although the industrial sector is a key variable in any company]]>’Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:00:59 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/publikationen_115738.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/publikationen_115738.htm
New Forms of Public Participation
Democracy lives and thrives on the participation of its citizens. But what is more to the point, without the participation of its citizenry, democracy would not exist at all. Yet traditional avenues for political participation such as elections or becoming involved in party work are being pursued less and less.]]>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:31:46 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115702.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115702.htm
South Africa, host to this year's summit of the emerging BRICS countries in just a few days time, is not a model for sustainable development on the African continent. That is to say, the country, in contrast to Brazil for example, has not made convincing social progress in important areas, such as education, health, social inclusion and unemployment, whereas other African countries are catching up and becoming more attractive to the BRICS countries. This is the conclusion reached by an international comparative study of the BRICS countries by the German Bertelsmann Foundation.]]>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:48:16 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115680.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115680.htm
What kind of policy will China's new leadership under Mr. Xi Jinping pursue? This question has been much discussed in the international community since Xi's rise to power in November 2012.  In the past four months, Xi has presented himself as a reformer in the mode of the late Mr. Deng Xiaoping. However, Xi's reformist rhetoric has not been backed up by any substantive action ]]>–Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:25:40 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115464.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115464.htm’
Rarely have so many youngsters taken part in a policymaking decision: between 87 and 93 percent of the students at the four secondary schools in Rietberg near Gütersloh voted to determine what will happen with a portion of the funds made available to their schools by the city. Last Thursday the students presented their ideas to local policymakers, and the city's Schools Committee then unanimously approved spending on a range of items, including new lockers, meeting rooms and punching bags. With that, Rietberg's Students' Budget was given the green light ]]>–Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:45:49 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115317.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115317.htm
President Obama's State of the Union announcement to "launch talks on a comprehensive Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the European Union" committed the US to engage in its most ambitious economic re-wiring in a generation. The force of the announcement exceeded expectations; some observers hailed it as the speech's most significant statement.]]>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:12:58 +0100http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115246.htmhttp://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xchg/bst_engl/hs.xsl/nachrichten_115246.htm
The situation in Syria at the beginning of 2013 could hardly be worse. Dead, wounded, refugees, a humanitarian disaster. President Assad is destroying his country and waging war against his own people. Russia and Iran back the regime. The West wants regime change without intervening militarily. The political opposition is now more united but overwhelmed with the situation at hand. The armed resistance, partially dominated by Jihadists, is difficult to size up.]]>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:27:59 +0100