“Now this is not the end; it is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” – Winston Churchill, November 1942 Al-Alamein is a town in northern Egypt, located on the Mediterranean Sea 106 kilometres west of Alexandria and 240 kilometres northwest of Cairo. For most of… Continue reading Development of Al-Alamein in Egypt
Category: Investments
Vucedol – New Growth From Ancient Culture
After Croatian accession to the EU in July 2013, the goal of achieving good growth rates and sustainable development, as well as reduction in income differences as compared to the EU average, will require overcoming socio-economic challenges, such as building a stable and competitive economy, positive demographic, lower socio-economic differences, a successful environmental policy, promoting… Continue reading Vucedol – New Growth From Ancient Culture
Comparing Place Excellence in Monaco and Dubai
Place Excellence in Monaco Earlier this year Bearing was mentoring an MBA project of Monaco University MBA students titled “Monaco: Place Excellence and Client Attraction” for the Direction du Tourisme et des Congrès (DTC) of Monaco. In the project, we have analysed the current situation and capabilities of Monaco from the point of view of… Continue reading Comparing Place Excellence in Monaco and Dubai
Croatia – Update on EU OPs and project funding calls
Today, 50 consultancy firms and about 70 other companies were invited to a EU information event that was organised by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce in Zagreb. It was an occasion to follow the news on how the EU Finances are going to be used in the next financial period, more specifically in 2015 within… Continue reading Croatia – Update on EU OPs and project funding calls
Cost-Benefit Analysis
In Bearing, we often work with preparing and planning for large projects. When we work with public sector initiatives for projects, especially in the EU, then cost-benefit analysis is a keystone in any feasibility study. Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is a systematic process for calculating and comparing the benefits and costs of a project for two… Continue reading Cost-Benefit Analysis
Best Places In The World To Start A Company
When it comes to things like workforce education, low cost of living, and economic health, five countries come out on top for the best places to launch a startup, according to research compiled by Washington State University’s College of Business. So if you are a talented young entrepreneur and are thinking of where in today’s… Continue reading Best Places In The World To Start A Company
First EU Operational programs adopted by European Commission
We have written before on this blog, about the reformed European Union cohesion policy, which will make available up to EUR 351,8 billion to invest in Europe’s regions, cities and the real economy during the seven years between 2014 and 2020. It will be the EU’s principle investment tool for delivering the Europe 2020 Strategy… Continue reading First EU Operational programs adopted by European Commission
Public consultation on EU Urban Agenda and the Integrated Territorial Investment platform
Public consultation is a regulatory process by which the public’s input on matters affecting them is sought. Now a new EU public consultation has been announced, that ought to help all great cities of the European Union in preparing the necessary Integrated Territorial Investment platform. Following the news from a few days ago that the… Continue reading Public consultation on EU Urban Agenda and the Integrated Territorial Investment platform
MIPIM – Real Estate Heaven in Cannes
During MIPIM, an overall impressive international property event hosted in Cannes for the 25th consecutive year last week, what struck me the most was a statement by one of Bearing’s partners who works with real estate development since the mid 80s. This sole event, he said, is enough to provide him with a year’s worth… Continue reading MIPIM – Real Estate Heaven in Cannes
MIPIM luncheon about Challenges in a Time of Globalisation
Driven by globalisation, we now live in hyper competitive global markets. This means markets not only for products and services but also for places and cities. The global competition of cities is estimated to host 2,7 million towns, 3 thousand large cities and 455 large metropolitan areas with a population over one million. All of… Continue reading MIPIM luncheon about Challenges in a Time of Globalisation