The papyboom has started with a hundred new retirees each day. The Social Security has a deficit of several billions due to aging, and not because of the crisis.

What now?

The debate on ageing has been going on for quite a few years, but nothing has actually been done. The clock keeps ticking… With this book we want to stimulate the reform process, and offer a new reference frame for the debate. All too often the debate is focussed on the costs and burdens.

Can we radically change the global energy system? What tools do we have available for this purpose? Which results will we achieve if we mobilise forces worldwide in order to meet the transition goals? What lessons can be learned from the most complete technological studies?

The Itinera Institute is proud to present it's new book:"The future of Health Care: dariong the diagnosis & treaments" The Belgian Healthcare system possesses numerous assets, but is also seriously threatened by the new challenges of the 21st century.

The 2000 Copernicus reform has faded away before flourishing. Belgium has the highest public spending and public employment in the OECD and still the relative quality and quantity of public services remain disappointing.

The popular climate story neglects the end of the fossil energy era. An energy transition is therefore necessary. This challenge requires a consistent policy answer. In the long run, it offers the potential for important future wealth creation.