Inclusive Growth Forum press release

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IMMEDIATE
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April
29,
2017
Inclusive Growth Forum Launches to Promote Inclusive Growth &
Innovation
The Inclusive Growth Forum (“IGF”) today announced the launch of its international non-profit
organization and the launch of its online platform on LinkedIn, the Forum on Inclusive Growth &
Innovation. Inclusive Growth seeks to ensure that more people realize the benefits of
technological progress and benefit from new educational, financial and work opportunities.
IGF Founder, Jacques Putzeys said, “We are in a phase of exponential technological growth
and innovation. It is time to make innovation inclusive. The creation of the Inclusive Growth
Forum gives members the opportunity to be part of our knowledge exchange platform and
offers all Inclusive Innovators the opportunity to showcase their business and contribution to
inclusive growth.”
There is widespread political consensus on the importance of promoting inclusive growth as a
result of a significant widening of inequality in economies at all levels of development. Across
the OECD, for example, the average income of the richest 10% of the population is about nine
times that of the poorest 10%, up from seven times 25 years ago according to a World
Economic Forum report. Over the last decade, median household income has stagnated in
several advanced economies (such as Germany) and even declined in the United States,
resulting in a more vulnerable middle class at risk of falling into poverty.

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According to the World Bank, rapid and sustained poverty reduction requires inclusive growth
that allows people to contribute to and benefit from economic growth. Both the pace and
pattern of growth are critical for substantial poverty reduction- it should be broad-based
across sectors, and inclusive of the large part of the country’s labor force. Inclusiveness –
which encompasses equity, equality of opportunity, and protection in market and employment
transitions – is an essential ingredient of any successful growth strategy.
“Now, more than ever, is the time for us to work towards building a more inclusive society. We
are gathering thought leaders and companies to exchange best practices, steer the business
model of our members towards innovation and growth and establish debate and engagement
around inclusive growth and innovation,” said Putzeys.
Our advisory board is comprised of:
Filiberto Amati, Poland
Olivier Dellacherie, Suisse
Keary Hayes, USA
Fanny Levitan, Israel
Jacques Putzeys, France
Philippe Vanrie, Belgium
Tasos Vasiliadis, Greece
Pedro Roseiro, Portugal
Membership is open to all who are interested in contributing to the platform and to be informed
and contribute to Inclusive Growth. To join our network visit,
http://www.inclusivegrowthforum.com/join.html or join our forum on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8599505/.
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About The Inclusive Growth Forum ( IGF)
The Inclusive Growth Forum creates awareness of inclusive growth by showcasing companies
and associations with a business model or innovation contributing to inclusive growth.