An existing literature agrees that drug innovation has a significant average effect on extending longevity and improving quality of life. Recognizing the life-saving benefits from the development of new drugs, one of the key decisions faced by the authorities is how to bolster pharmaceutical innovation, and how to bear in mind the potential effects on drug innovation of policies that affect market size, such as policies towards intellectual property rights, procurement mechanisms and competition policy.

Skills for the Future
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On April 10th, educators, policy makers and industry leaders will gather to discuss how to empower youth and close the skills gap to boost competitiveness and innovation across Europe.
’Skills for the Future’ – an initiative by Junior Achievement-Young Enterprise (JA-YE) Europe and Hyundai Motor Europe – aims at fostering a discussion between EU bodies, industry and education institutions on how to empower youth and close the skills gap to boost competitiveness in Europe. Investing in skills and training is of utmost importance to Europe's ability to innovate, drive sustainable growth and enhance workforce readiness. As economies evolve, workforces need to evolve. The link between industry, education and policy makers is a critical success factor if we are going to prepare Europe’s youth and equip them with 21st century skills.
Wednesday – April 10th
Thon Hotel EU, Rue de la Loi 75, Brussels and European Parliament, Brussels
09:00 – 11:00
Skills for the Future Classroom Activity
(teams will work in group to get to know more Skills for the Future programme, materials and will try their hands on the Case Study, moderated by JA-YE Staff and Hyundai volunteers)
11.00 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00
Master Class for Teachers and Volunteers
(work in group to analyse the challenges schools and business are facing in each country to met the requirements of the world of work and proposing solutions, moderated by JA-YE Staff and Hyundai volunteers)
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:00
Next Steps
(Identify the next steps to foster Skills for the Future Programme in VET Schools around Europe, moderated by JA-YE Europe)
15:00 – 15:30
Moving to European Parliament
15:30 – 17:00
Panel Discussion, “Fighting the skills mismatch”
Hosted by Evzen Tosenovsky, MEP – Czech Republic
17:30 – 18:00
Cocktail
18:00 – 19:00
Social Programme, Visit to Parlamentarium
19.30 – 21.00
Dinner
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