Informing
Policy
for Progress
September 2014

Garbage bags aren’t the reason for pollution in Israel

Ofira Ayalon

Plastic carrier bags are a popular theme in Israel since 2007, without justification – the damage they are causing is far less significant than perceived. Legislation is also unnecessary, the use of plastic bags can be significantly reduced by education and the cooperation of retail chains.

September 2014

Start-up people have a social duty

Giora Shalgi

Many of the Israeli entrepreneurs wouldn’t have succeeded without the conditions provided by the state, which include the education system, the IDF and the academia – They should remember that before they turn their back on it and prefer to exit over establishing a full company

June 2014

THE ASIAN BUYOUT

Shlomo Maital

What are the pros and cons of selling Israeli companies to Asian investors?

June 2014

Leveraging Climate Change

Ofira Ayalon

Israel may be a small player in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, but it can be a significant factor in the export of knowledge and technologies related to adaptation to climate change – efficient irrigation methods, water design solutions, green building and solar technologies.

May 2014

When the bubble bursts

Shlomo Maital

Soaring property prices are like riding a tiger – if prices continue to rise, it’s bad; if they fall, it’s bad, very bad.

May 2014

ENTREPRENEUROVIRUS

Shlomo Maital

The Zisapel approach encourages creative people to leave big and growing companies and start small ones.

May 2014

Israel’s China Dilemma

Shlomo Maital

How can Israel build trade and investment with China, without damaging ties with the US and Europe?

April 2014

It’s All in the Family

Shlomo Maital

Contrary to conventional wisdom, many family firms, such as Sano, the consumer products company, are exceedingly well managed.

April 2014

Rethinking the Draft

Shlomo Maital

How can conscription be modernized and improve to achieve Israel’s goals and maintain its security?

April 2014

Dissecting BDS

Shlomo Maital

Is the Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions movement truly a threat to Israel? It is a mistake to lump B, D and S together – they are utterly different. Sanctions are the main threat.