6th European Resource Bank

Between August 20 and 22, 2009 The Institute for Economic Studies-Europe in cooperation with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, and the Atlas Global Initiative for Free Trade, Peace and Prosperity, was hosted the Sixth European Resource Bank Meeting (ERBM), in Marseille, France

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 To promote individual rights, free market and limited government is, broadly defined, the daily business of our institutes and think tanks. We do it because we believe in the dignity of human beings and because we are convinced that to promote free markets and limited government is the surest way—indeed, the unique way—to bring about peace and prosperity for all. But do we do it well? Are we spending our money—and the money of our supporters—efficiently ? Can we improve the productivity of our time and efforts? Can we increase the chances of reaching our goals? The European Resource Bank addresses those issues and more. To be efficient in our business, to win the battle for ideas, we need to share experiences, to learn from each other, and to increase the sum of our resources. Thanks to the support of our donors and partners*, during three days in August, overlooking the historic harbor of Marseille, participants from all over Europe and nearby regions added resources to the bank by sharing the techniques and the strategies which have proven to be effective. Experts from 25 countries focused on : “How to communicate in times of crisis? Lessons from our 2008/2009 experience” They explored such topics as: * Cutting public spending; * Tax policy: what to expect and how to react * who pays the bill – the demographic bomb – what can Thinks Tanks do to make the youth allert? * Running a think tank and Mastering the art of communication * Effective Use of new technologies; * Mobilizing popular support through petitions; * New strategies to Teach freedom * Polishing your presentation skills for radio and television; * Publishing the books, the articles, and the studies that change the climate of opinion; * Shifting public opinion – Case studies * Understanding the complex world of NGOs Beyond the workshops, training, and sessions was the networking: our participants made friends and found partners for their work from all over Europe and beyond. The values we fight for, have no frontier. And the friendships and partnerships we created at the European Resource Bank transcend nationality, language, religion, and geography. * The Smith Family Foundation (http://thesmithfamilyfoundation.org/) , Atlas Economic Research Foundation (www.atlasnetwork.org), Atlas Global Initiative for Free Trade, Peace and Prosperity (http://atlasnetwork.org/globalinitiative/) ( The Vernon K. Krieble Foundation (www.krieble.org), Hayek Institute—Vienna; Institute for Market Economics—Sofia; Institute for Economic Growth—Washington; Institute for Free Entreprise —Berlin; Istituto Bruno Leoni—Milan; —Vilnius; International Policy Network—London; Cato Institute – Washington, Heritage Foundation – Washington.  

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