Informing
Policy
for Progress

Garbage bags aren’t the reason for pollution in Israel

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.

Start-up people have a social duty

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

THE ASIAN BUYOUT

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

Leveraging Climate Change

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.

When the bubble bursts

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

ENTREPRENEUROVIRUS

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

Israel’s China Dilemma

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

It’s All in the Family

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

Rethinking the Draft

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

Dissecting BDS

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.