"A change in the government's political orientation, and sometimes simply a change of government, is followed by a dance of chairs in the administration of the various public agencies and institutes." Read here the most recent opinion article by Alberto...
"It is therefore noteworthy that the second prize has been awarded to Fundão City Council for its policy of welcoming and attracting refugees and foreigners". Read here the most recent opinion article by Alberto Castro , invited Full Professor at...
"Faced with these figures, one of two things can happen: either the US administration is a waste of money or it's not going to be pretty." Read here the most recent opinion article by Alberto Castro , invited Full Professor at Católica Porto Business...
"If those who grow almost 70% of the food consumed in the world don't earn enough to ensure a dignified life through their labour, then we are experiencing a critical structural problem". Read the full article by Sandra Lima Coelho , professor at...
"In the last decade, Portugal has seen many of its STEM graduates leave, not compensated by the influx of foreign graduates. Against a backdrop of unfavourable demographics, losing more qualified people conditions, if not mortgages, our country's...
"The discussion of the current budget is the ultimate example of our difficulty in overcoming immediacy, even when we proclaim the opposite." Read here (available in portuguese) the latest opinion article by Alberto Castro , invited Full Professor and...
"The UK, for example, is investing heavily in the development, regulation and application of AI solutions in healthcare. Portugal needs to adopt a similar approach, ensuring that the National Health Service can harness the potential of AI to improve the...
"The grey economy accounts for around a third of GDP, more than 80 billion euros. It includes criminal activities in the strict sense of the word, such as drug trafficking, as well as others that we live with every day, from small businesses to the most...
"As an economist, I know that the forest has a value that is not easy to monetise, especially when 97% of the forest is privately owned, the vast majority of which grows on tiny properties that don't generate a value that pays for the management costs (...
"Only 23% are engaged and thriving at work: motivated and involved with their work and their organisation, they work with enthusiasm, they are committed to the success of the company, with which they have a strong bond; (...)" Read here the most recent...