Measuring Economic Development in the 21st Century

Endorsement Christophe Parisot is a graduate from HEC Paris and holds a postgraduate degree (DESS) from the Institute of Iberian and Latin American Studies at Sorbonne University. A specialist in public sector analysis and sovereign risk, he served as Managing Director, Head of EMEA Public Finance at Fitch Ratings, after holding similar positions at Standard & […]

The Impact of Major Events on France’s Image

For several years, France has been hosting many of the world’s most high-profile major events. The Olympic and Paralympic Games, international sporting competitions, as well as major cultural and technological gatherings, regularly place Paris, French cities and territories under the global spotlight, before millions of spectators and visitors. Yet, in an information environment dominated by […]

Companies and the French Duty of Care Act of 2017

Introductory remarks In 2013, the Rana Plaza building collapsed in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, killing more than 1, 100 textile workers. Following the collapse, labels bearing the names of international brands, including some French, were found in the rubble. Although the companies in question set up a compensation fund for the victims, they attempted to […]

Sport and Soft Power Ranking

SKEMA Publika’s 2025 Sport and Soft Power Ranking This study examines the relationship between sport and soft power, the outcome of which is a global ranking of the world’s most powerful countries in this regard. The project is motivated by our perception that, in today’s globalized world, sport and soft power are linked. Indeed, sport […]

The digital transition: impacts and dependences

Why this study? The term “digital transition” is synonymous with a significant increase in digital devices, today artificial intelligence is broadening and deepening its impact on all aspects of life. The digital transition is a historic process of changeover to the Internet that began at the end of the 20ᵉ century. Today, digital technologies can […]

The future of sport: what national and international policies ?

Sport is proving to be a political tool. Firstly, with its different models of governance at national and international levels. Secondly, as a means of exerting influence, a means of development, of social sustainability and of promoting values. Part two of our report focuses on these political aspects.

The world of work in transition for youth worldwide

SKEMA Publika’s EYES report on the thoughts of international youths highlighted a distrust of the corporate world and a series of concerns shared around the world. In light of this, we wanted to go further in our exploration of young people’s relationship to work. This multi-faceted analysis stems from the reflections of a working group, combined with expert interviews and a literature review. The study highlights the fundamental aspirations shared by youths around the world. Its results suggest that young people’s demands are the expression of latent social dissatisfactions shared with the rest of the population, which public and private decision-makers have failed to address. In short, the “social contract of work” is widely perceived as deteriorated. Thankfully, solutions seem to be within reach: greater participation in decision-making processes, decent working conditions, exemplarity, etc. In spite of the ongoing radical societal changes, the main risk for young people aged 15-29 remains job insecurity. Far from reducing the degree of uncertainty faced by younger generations, the emergence of the green economy and the digitalisation and automation of employments may be fostering greater insecurity. What can we do? Anticipate and think long-term.

Human Dignity and Neurorights in the Digital Age

by Edgar Gastón Jacobs and Marina de Castro Firmo Some time ago, the expectation of mind invasion or manipulation of people by technological devices was only seen in movies and science fiction books. Examples included erasing people's memories in Men in Black, modifying the behavior of criminals in Clockwork Orange, and arresting people who are about to commit a crime in Minority Report, all of which entertained and invited people to reflect on the future. Today, the massive flow of data and advances in science, particularly in neurotechnologies and artificial intelligence, have made these concepts an emerging field that requires further study and regulation by the legal community. Advanced technologies, such as brain-machine interfaces, wearable and implantable devices, and advanced algorithms, have made neurolaw an increasingly important field.