Under what conditions can technology trigger structural transformation in developing countries, bringing the possibility of long-term sustainable growth and inclusiveness, while at the same time avoiding environmental degradation?
This is the difficult question addressed in the flagship publication entitled The Role of Technology and Innovation in Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development, of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
The Industrial Development Report 2016 will be presented for the first time in Italy at Bologna Business School.
Welcome and introduction
Riccardo Fini, Associate Dean for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Bologna Business School
Guest speaker
Nicola Cantore, Industrial Development Officer, UNIDO
Discussants
Massimiliano Mazzanti, Professor of Economics and Management, University of Ferrara
Roberto Scazzieri, Professor of Economics, University of Bologna
The meeting will be held in English.