THE ENTERPRISE OF A DIFFERENT ECONOMY
Global and local initiatives for a
sustainable and participated development
5th edition of the Forum of the Sbilanciamoci! Campaign
Marghera, September 6-9, 2007
Programme
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Thursday - September 6
I Session
17.00 - 20.00 Teatro Aurora ( Aurora Theater )
A DIFFERENT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
The role of communities for a globalisation from below
During the last years neoliberal globalisation and government control
have “exploited” the territories depriving them of their identity and
reducing them to a simple gear of the global economic machine.
Strategic infrastructures, militarization, delocalization,
privatizations: good enough only for enterprises as places of
delocalazation and transit of goods, manpower exploitation, creation
of transportation networks that destroys the environment;
territories have demanded an autonomous local development, based on
the central role played by the community, active participation,
valorisation of resources and the local actors.
Greetings by
Massimo Cacciari, Mayor of Venice
Renato Panciera, President of Marghera Municipality
Davide Zoggia*, President of Venice Province
Introduction
Giulio Marcon, Sbilanciamoci!
Speakers
Andrea Calori, Politecnico of Milan
Antonio Ferrentino, President of Val di Susa Mountain Community
Riccardo Petrella, World Water Contract Campaign
II Session
21. 00 – 23.00 Sala Consiliare
MARGHERA, MOSE, TAV AND DAL MOLIN, IS A PEACEFUL AND CLEAN ECONOMY
POSSIBLE? Chemical industries, infrastructures, military bases and a
militarized economy. Towards an alternative economic model
The petrochemical plant of Marghera – and more in general the ongoing
development of the chemical industry – represents an important and
dramatic page of the development model and the industrial policies of
Veneto and Italy. Strategic infrastructures such as TAV and Mose, are
a wound for the territories. The new military base in Dal Molin,
Vicenza, represents a dark chapter that sees the communities
suffering in the name of militarization. Starting from the
opposition to an economy that produces, as “collateral effects”
pollution, wars and death, how can we build a clean, sustainable and
unarmed economy?
Chaired by
Stefano Lenzi, WWF Italy
Gigi Sullo, Director of Carta
Speakers
Giancarlo Albera, Movement No dal Molin
Gianfranco Bettin, Author of Petrolkiller
Sergio Chiloiro, CGIL Secretary – Venice Labor Chamber
Chiara Sasso, Movement No Tav
Osvaldo Pieroni*, Movement No Ponte (No Bridge)
Representatives of No Mose and The Assembly against the Chemical Risk
will intervene during the session
Friday - September 7
III Session
9.30-11.30, Teatro Aurora ( Aurora Theater )
THE FALL OF BUSINESS: WHICH ALTERNATIVES ?
The decline of the “North- East model” and the precarious economy.
Ways for building responsible enterprises
The fall of business comes from far away as the Italian industry
sector is declining and with it the labour legislation, sacrificed in
the name of precariousness and flexibility. For many years the
“North-East” model was considered as the paradigm of a neoliberal
economy based on “costs competitiveness”, on exploitation of workers
and environmental degradation. Starting from the crisis and the
protest against such model, is it possible to imagine a different
role of the enterprise?
Greetings by
Luana Zanella, Town Councillor to Cultural Production and Youth
Policies of Venice Municipality
Chaired by
Alessandro Messina, Finansol
Francesco Vallerani*, Università di Venezia ( Venice University )
Speakers
Duccio Valori, IRI's Former Central Director
Marco Revelli, Università di Torino ( Turin University )
Gianni Rinaldini, Secretary General of FIOM
Devi Sacchetto, Università di Padova ( Padua University )
Paolo Cento, Undersecretary – Ministry of Economy
IV Session
12.00- 13.00 Teatro Aurora ( Aurora Theater )
AFTER COAL AND OIL, ANOTHER ECONOMY
Our development model is destructive and energy eater. We are
consuming and harming our planet. The development model based on oil
and coal has created an unsustainable condition. We need to think
about a “post-fossil” model for our economy and development. Which
are the alternatives for an environmental and social quality of
development able to improve our lives and protect the planet?
Greetings by
Ezio Da Villa, Town Councillor to Environment of Venice Province
Chaired by
Ilenia Marangon*, WWF Venice
Maurizio Giubbiotti, Legambiente National Secretariat
Speaker
Wolfgang Sachs, Wuppertal Institute
V Session
14. 00 – 18.00 Teatro Aurora ( Aurora Theater )
NOT CLIENTS, BUT CITIZENS
The return of Solidarity and Common Goods
During the last years the neoliberal ideology has turned rights into
needs, services into social markets, citizens into clients. Today we
urgently need a chang,e giving space to a solidarity economy and to
common goods based upon the social cohesion and the economic justice,
on local communities and citizens. A return to solidarity and common
goods is an essential priority for an alternative economy.
Chaired by
Sandro Bergantin, Pax Christi Venice
Speaker
Alex Zanotelli, Combonian Missioner
WELFARE AND TAX JUSTICE
The proposals for redistribution, citizenship and social inclusion
policies
Welfare is a major achievement for society, a guarantee of a real
citizenship. Against the rhetoric of tax cuts, is it possible a tax
policy based on equality, legality and justice? The current analysis
within Sbilanciamoci's campaign and the other campaigns working for
social and tax justice, suggests proposals to relaunch the fiscal
tool as lever of solidarity and redistribution, supporting welfare,
rights, economic justice. Taxes can be a form of citizenship and
social cohesion, also at the global level.
Chaired by
Alessandro Santoro, Università Bicocca di Milano (Bicocca University
of Milan)
Sergio Giovagnoli*, Arci
Speakers
Lucio Babolin, President of CNCA
Paolo Beni, President of ARCI
Rosy Bindi, Minister for Family Policies
Andrea Fumagalli, Università di Pavia, ( Pavia University )
Marigia Maulucci, Secretary CGIL
Vincenzo Visco, Vice Ministry of Economy
VI Session
19.30-21.00 ex PLIP (Carpenedo)
ANOTHER ECONOMY IS WORKING
Experiences and alternatives from the other economy and local
development
During the last years a different economy was born. It sinks its
roots into sustainable environmental and social practices – with the
valorization of territories' resources and actors – into the local
anchorage of a grassroot development that supports innovative ways of
a solidarity economy: ethical finance, fair trade, third sector,
social cooperation. A model of self-centred development that gives
value to people and communities..
Greetings by
Delia Murer, Town Councillor to Social Policies of Venice Municipality
Pierantonio Belcaro*, Town Councillor to Environment of Venice
Municipality
Chaired by
Eliana Caramelli*, Tavolo dell'Altra Economia ( Roundtable of the
Other Economy )
Alberto Zoratti, President of FAIR
Speakers
Davide Biolghini, Rete dell'Economia Solidale ( Network of the
Solidarity Economy )
Giorgio dal Fiume, President of CTM
Andrea Ferrante, President of AIAB
Renate Goergen, Administration Councillor of Banca Etica ( Ethic Bank )
21. 00 - ex PLIP
Showing of Marghera Canale Nord by A. Segre
Concert of Jashgawronsly Brothers
Saturday - September 8
VII Session
9.30-11.00 Teatro Aurora ( Aurora Theater )
ITALY'S FUTURES
Claiming rights, the environment, and peace
Which choices Italy is called to make after one year of center-left
government? Which are the priorities of economic, financial and
social policies? Is it possible to think about a different economy
founded upon the role of the public sector, strict rules for the
market, new economic policies and fiscal justice, a Budget Law that
puts its focus on rights and solidarity, actions for disarmament and
sustainable development, welfare and environment?
Speakers
Mario Agostinelli, Un'altra Lombardia ( Another Lombardia )
Salvatore Amura, Rete del Nuovo Municipio ( New Municipality Network )
Pierpaolo Baretta, Secretary of CISL
Albino Bizzotto*, Beati i costruttori di pace
Raffaella Bolini, National Secretary of Arci
Beppe Caccia, Councillor of Venice Municipality
Paolo Cacciari*, Member of the Italian Parliament
Anna Donati, President of the Trasnportation Commission
Miriam Giovanzana, Director of Altra Economia
Maurizio Gubbiotti, Legambiente National Secretariat
Stefano Lenzi, WWF Italy
Francesco Martone, Senator
Raffaele Salinari, President of Terre des Hommes
Gianpaolo Silvestri, Senator
Antonio Tricarico, President of CRBM
Riccardo Troisi, Rete Lilliput
Alberto Zoratti, Fair
VIII Session
11.15 – 14.00 Teatro Aurora ( Aurora Theater )
ANOTHER ECONOMIC POLICY IS POSSBLE
The proposals of Sbilanciamoci! for the Budget Law and the
Government's answers
After the first year and half of this legislature Sbilanciamoci!
reviews the Government's record and launches its proposals for a
different economic policy. Addressing the DPEF and the 2008 Budget
law, the campaign platform with its specific proposals, opens up the
confrontation with government Ministers and parliamentary political
groups.
Greetings by
Alessandro Sabiucciu, Town Councillor to Labor of Venice Province
Representatives of Sbilanciamoci's organisations speak to:
Paolo Ferrero, Minister of Social Solidarity
Fabio Mussi, Minister of University and Research
Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio, Minister of Environment
14. 45 – 16.45 Teatro Aurora ( Aurora Theater )
EUROPE SEEN FROM CIVIL SOCIETY
The European Union is facing new challenges that are often ignored by
the national discourse, from the definition of a new constitutional
text to the elaboration of strategies for a sustainable Europe, from
the democratic participation of citizens, to the creation of
redistributive mechanism and tax justice on an international level.
The European Union is far from achieving coherence between economic
and social objectives; we want to build a Europe of solidarity and
social inclusion.
Speakers
John Christensen, Tax Justice Network
Susan George, Transnanational Institute
Frieder Otto Wolf, Berlin University
17. 00– 20.00
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
l The Budget Law 2008 : Sbilanciamoci!'s proposals for a new
economic policy. Promoted by Sbilanciamoci!
l The Good Enterprise: Promoted by Associazione Punto Rosso
Riviera del Brenta
l The infrastructures of Prodi's Government: promoted by WWF Italy
l Towards the Reform of International Cooperation: Promoted by
WWF Italy and Lunaria
l Who is taking care of what? The water regional plans of
protection between common goods and privatization processes. Promoted
by Carta and Centro Internazionale Civiltà dell'Acqua
l The future of fair trade shops between economic sustinability
and the lack of a legal framework for fair trade. Promoted by CTM
Altromercato and Coordinamento Veneto Botteghe del Mondo.
l Palestine: an economy under occupation. Promoted by Pax
Christi Veneto
l A New Social Model: the Welfare of rights and
responsabilities. Promoted by CNCA
l The Security costs. Promoted by DISA-Unige and Altraeconomia
l I want a sustainable life. The solidarity economies facing the
new challenges of environment sustainability, of the short cycle and
decrease. Promoted by FAIR, Aiab, Carta, LiberoMondo, Legambiebte and
Rete Lilliput (Rome)
l On the tap side. Promoted by Altraeconomia
l The local networks of solidarity economy and the relations
with the public administration and the solidarity eonomy. Promoted by
the municipality of Venice (Progetto venezia per l'altrAeconomia) in
collaboration with national table RES
l The associations as social enterprise's incubator toward a
sustainable development. Promoted by Arci
l Microcredit as a local development tool. The MAG's experience
in Italy.
l To the left of the northern question. First appointment with
“Spazio a Sinistra” forum. Promoted by: Political groups in Regional
Council PdCI, Verdi, PRC; Sinistra Democratica movement, in
collaboration with CartaQui Estnord.
IX Session
21. 00 – Cso Rivolta
Show
Sunday - September 9
X Session
9.15 – 13.00 Teatro Aurora ( Aurora Theater )
POLICIES AND TRANSFORMATION ALTERNATIVES
For Peace and Rights, for a new Development Pattern
From global social movements comes not only resistance to neoliberal
policies but also the experimentation of policies and practices for
the construction of a different economy, that moves from the local
and social dimension. The experiences, reflections and proposals of
movements and civil society, for alternative policies of peace,
justice, solidarity. The roads of the economic, social and political
transformation, for a new development pattern.
Greetings by
Rita Zanutel, Town Councillor to Social Services of Venice Province
Chaired by
Gianni Belloni, Carta Est Nord
Mario Pianta, Urbino University
Speakers
Josè Abelli, Argentinian National Movement of Recuperated Enterprises
Mustafa Barghouti, Former Palestinian Minister of Information
Luisa Morgantini, Vice President of the European Parliament
Aruna Roy, Indian activist from MKSS
Patrizia Sentinelli, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
16.00-18.00 Officina Sociale (Cso Rivolta)**
Round Table
AFTER MARGHERA. GLOBAL SOCIAL MOVEMENTS FACING WAR AND NEOLIBERALISM:
STRATEGIES AND PRACTICES
As the Vth Forum in Marghera is concluded, a final discussion between
Italian and international representatives of social movements, on
practices and strategies of mobilization, on alternative to war and
to neoliberal globalisation. The next meetings, proposal for
initiatives, the campaigns, to build a wider social resistance to
war, able to fight for a world based on economic justice,
selfdetermination, peace and rights for all.
Marco Bersani, Attac Italy
Luca Casarini, Centri Sociali Nord-Est
Susan George, Transnational Institute - Vicepres. Attac
Naomi Klein*, Writer
Giulio Marcon, Sbilanciamoci!
Alessandra Mecozzi, Fiom - Cgil
Mario Pianta, Urbino University
Aruna Roy, MKSS - India
* To be confirmed
** In Collaboration with Officina Sociale
