September 2009 was the 6th annual National Preparedness Month in the US, which is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and endorsed by President Obama, who “has made preparedness a top priority… to ensure a more resilient Nation.” Continue Reading »
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Last month, an old man fell unconscious on a street in Tel Aviv. His life was saved thanks to the quick reaction by a security officer working nearby who performed resuscitation using his building’s electric resuscitation machine. Although this may be a singular incident, it can also be viewed as an example for best practice of an ‘End Point’ in the Israeli Civil Resilience Network.
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In the face of the security instability, the possibility of strong earthquakes or Tsunami waves hitting Israel’s shores poses a real challenge for both the public and private sectors in Israeli society. In order to fully tap into the resources of the business sector, a ‘Culture of Preparedness’ must become an integral part of its corporate social responsibility strategy. Continue Reading »
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Last week, Reut’s Regional Development team participated in a meeting of entrepreneurs in Akko, the third among a series. The meetings’ goal is to design a narrative based on the region’s unique characteristics, and to leverage them into a globally competitive economic activity.
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A report recently published by the OECD points to the growing gaps between rich and poor in OECD countries. According to a report published by the UN Development Program, Israel is ranked fourth in terms of Gini index. Such deep gaps may endanger the achievement of IL15 vision. Continue Reading »
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In a recently published op-ed in the Jerusalem Post, I argue that the recent assaults on Israel’s legitimacy threaten to push Israel towards the status of a pariah state. These assaults are being promoted by a coalition of pro-Palestinian, anti-Zionist and anti-Semitic groups that have made the fundamental delegitimization of Israel their main rallying cry. The increasing threat they pose emanates from their ability to unite with “softer” critics of Israeli policies to create a “wall of delegitimacy” against Israel. Continue Reading »
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The failure of the “Agreed Payment Holiday” policy demonstrates the need for partnership between sectors as a tool for implementing changes in the labor market. Continue Reading »
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While the 2009 Galilee Conference primarily focused on economically developing the periphery, Reut believes that Israel should focus on utilizing the unique assets of many of its different regions. Continue Reading »
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The growing threat of Israel’s delegitimization continues to be increasingly evident on the radars of media and politicians in Israel, and has now surfaced in influential international media. Continue Reading »
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In an article entitled “Israel’s growing isolation: Our global status is gradually being eroded as international pressure grows,” Ron Ben-Yishai describes the anti-Israel tide rising in Europe and South America and its relation to latent anti-Semitism. Continue Reading »
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