News release: AkzoNobel and The Economist Intelligence Unit investigate future cities
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
November 3, 2014
AkzoNobel has partnered with The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) - the
business research arm of The Economist Group - to explore what makes urban areas
sustainable and examine how cities can become more liveable.
The EIU will engage with a team of expert thinkers and writers over the next few
months, culminating in the distribution of a high-profile report in January
2015.
Showcased via a series of interviews and blogs on The EIU's thought leadership
website, topics to be covered will include how to make transport more
accessible, the benefits of empowering communities to improve their environment,
learning how to integrate slums and assessing what can be done to make cities
more age-friendly.
The aim of the cooperation is to bring together leading independent commentators
from across the world and invite them to give their own views on how our cities
can better serve the people who live and work there.
AkzoNobel is already working to improving the world's urban areas through its
Human Cities initiative, which is designed to address some of the key challenges
of the 21st century.
Published today, the introductory EIU article stresses that "to appreciate and
realise the value of people in a city means creating and designing environments
where human interaction can thrive." You can read the full story on
www.akzonobel.com/EIU
Contributors who have been lined up to take part in the series include Founder
of Exploration Architecture, Michael Pawlyn; Executive Director of LSE Cities,
Philipp Rode; and CEO of Living PlanIT, Steve Lewis.
Respected around the globe, The EIU has a wealth of experience in helping
business and industry understand how the world is changing and what
opportunities and risks need to be taken into account.
This latest development builds on AkzoNobel's recent commitment to the Clinton
Global Initiative, which established a partnership with The Rockefeller
Foundation through its 100 Resilient Cities program.
To learn more about Human Cities, visit www.akzonobel.com/humancities
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About AkzoNobel:
AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer
of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with
innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for
our customers. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens,
International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are
consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With
operations in more than 80 countries, our 50,000 people around the world are
committed to delivering leading products and technologies to meet the growing
demands of our fast-changing world.
AkzoNobel
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Contact: Paul Thomas
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About The Economist Intelligence Unit:
The Economist Intelligence Unit is the world leader in global business
intelligence. It is the business-to-business arm of The Economist Group, which
publishes The Economist newspaper. As the world's leading provider of country
intelligence, The Economist Intelligence Unit helps executives make better
business decisions by providing timely, reliable and impartial analysis on
worldwide market trends and business strategies. More information about The
Economist Intelligence Unit can be found at www.eiu.com or follow us on
www.twitter.com/theeiu.
AkzoNobel News Release PDF:
http://hugin.info/130660/R/1867854/656414.pdf
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