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A key milestone in the Reut Institute’s ongoing effort to promote a leapfrog in quality of life for Israel's citizens

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23rd MAY 2012

ISRAEL 2021 Conference

ISRAEL 2021 Conference

• The 2nd annual ISRAEL 2021 conference
• The 4th annual ISRAEL 15 conference
• More than 1,300 participants from sectors including business,

government, non-profit, non-governmental, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship

• 120 Case Studies

Opening Plenary

“Israel stands at a crossroads; we now have a unique opportunity to realize the Israel 15.”

Gidi Grinstein, Founder and President of the Reut Institute Moshe Kachlon, Minister of Communication and Welfare Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem

“The Reut Institute’s work on Israel’s ability to become one

• f the top 15 countries in

terms of quality of life is both impressive and holistic.”

Shaul Mofaz, Israeli Deputy Prime Minister

“The public has the power and the knowledge to make a difference.”

MK Shelley Yachimovich, Israeli Head of the Opposition

“Each of the 120 case studies are based

• n a challenge, a crisis, an idea or an
• initiative. From each case and from each

leader we can gain insights for action”

Roy Keidar, CEO of The Reut Institute

The Conference

Interview with The Marker TV

“Philanthropy can help, but it is the government that must do.”

Raya Strauss Ben Dror, Philanthropist

“Inclusiveness is essential to sustainable growth - there is no contradiction between them.”

Gidi Grinstein, Founder and President of the Reut Institute

‘Leapfrogging Israel’ Case Studies

30 Case Studies: Led by Mayors, Government Officials, Philanthropists, Social and Business Entrepreneurs

Cross Lab Network (XLN) Project

Positioning Israel as a Leader in the Third Industrial Revolution

Faculty of Medicine Event

“The Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee has the potential to transform the entire Galilee, since it embodies a unique regional asset that is both an engine of growth and inclusive”

Roy Keidar, CEO of The Reut Institute Raya Strauss Ben Dror, Philanthropist Gidi Grinstein, Founder and President of the Reut Institute David Janner-Klausner, Programme and Planning Director, UJIA.

“The partnership process with the Reut Institute has provided a unique opportunity for long- term and visionary thinking.”

Ilan Shochat, Mayor of Tsfat

“We have to move from complaining to co-

• peration.”

Aharon Valency, Chairman of the Upper Galilee Regional Council

“The paper of recommendations for the Faculty of Medicine is a great piece of work, and this event today is inspiring.”

Yishai Sorek, Ministry for the Development

• f

the Negev and Galilee