Sénamé Koffi: Taking Control of Destiny to Impose a Pan-African Vision of the Smart City

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On the surface, Sénamé Koffi looks calm and ready. He also seems to have lived several contradictory lives. Born in 1980 in Lomé, Togo, the founder of HubCity and one of the stewards of the 2050 fund grew up in a modest environment, experienced…

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Guillaume Bregeras

The Blue Economy Momentum, investments are rising

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In the whirlwind of information surrounding us, certain news particularly catch our attention. They call us out, not only for their relevance, but especially for the underlying message they convey. Recently, three of these news have caught our attention, and all share a common theme: the urgency to rethink our models and invest in sustainable future.

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Meyha Camara

What if compliance could be made simple and attractive?

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Why does sustainable compliance scare?

Compliance, particularly with financial regulations, can often appear as an overwhelming task for many businesses. The term “compliance” is usually associated with intricate regulations, stringent audits, and the potential for punitive actions, making it a source of anxiety for many.

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Meyha Camara

The Emerging Enterprise

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Imagining the future of corporations in a changing world.

In a future marked by climate change, recurring crises, and technological transformations, how will the very nature of corporations, their business models, and ways of operating be transformed? And what role could corporations play with regard to these changes?

Why prevention is a great way to look after your health

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French healthcare professionals are claiming that they are exhausted, particularly since the COVID19 episode. Patients are complaining that they are being treated like diseased organs rather than people during medical consultations that are becoming shorter and less frequent. And researchers are observing an increase in social and regional health inequalities. How can we move away from a vision in which health appears to be reduced to a hospital-centric system of diagnosis and treatment?

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Professor Grégory Ninot

Professor at the University of Montpellier, specialising in the evaluation of non-drug interventions (NDIs)

A new company in 2050’s ecosystem: Why we invested in Bene Bono

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Bene Bono is on a mission to tackle food waste, empower farmers, democratize access to organic fruits and vegetables, and drive innovation in the food industry. Its core values align seamlessly with our investment policy and respond to a large problem.

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Diana Krantz

A good night’s sleep: a true elixir for the mind

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Night always follows day, but no two nights are the same. Just as our smartphones, tablets and laptops need to be recharged, our sleep allows us to recharge or reset our brain to help it perform at its best.

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Professor Laurent Karila

Psychiatrist specialised in addiction

Migraines and diet: myths and realities

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Migraines are recurrent, severe and debilitating headaches that affect 10 to 15% of the world’s population, with 6 to 8% of sufferers being severely affected. They are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances.

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Olivier Coudron

Doctor, laureate of the Paris Faculty of Medicine, Scientific and Educational Director of the SiiN Institute (Scientific institute for reasoned nutrition)

Health, gut microbiota and physical activity: is there a link?

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Who would have thought it? Our microbiota could influence our motivation and performance.

When we are born, another birth takes place at the same: that of our gut microbiota. Also known as the “intestinal flora”, this microbial ecosystem, with which we live in symbiosis, comprises no fewer than 40,000 billion bacteria and other microorganisms that populate our gastrointestinal tract, particularly our large bowel. Over the last fifteen years or so, scientists have been able to study this ecosystem more closely and gain a better understanding of it. And they all agree on one point: there is a strong link between our general health and our gut microbiota.

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Doctor Julien Scanzi

Hepato-Gastroenterologist at Thiers Hospital and Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital

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