We Make Future 2024

Human Rights and Civil Economy: an intervention that reflects my work

On June 13, 2024, I spoke on the Human Rights Stage at We Make Future – WMF in Bologna, as part of the interview:
“Necessity of Rethinking the Economy: Challenging Conventions with a More Civil Approach”, moderated by Siyabulela Mandela and Gala Ivkovic.

This was more than a public appearance—it was an opportunity to share the values that guide my daily work as a consultant in international strategy, inclusive leadership, and organizational innovation. The core message? The urgency to rethink current economic models by placing people, the common good, and sustainability at the center.

Putting the economy back at the service of human dignity

In my contribution, I emphasized how today’s economic system—shaped by an industrial-age paradigm—is often at odds with human rights. In a world where 1% of the population holds nearly half of global wealth, it is clear that the current model generates structural inequalities.

The approach I advocate and apply in my consulting practice draws on Civil Economy principles. This is not an anti-market vision, but one that complements market logic with human values, where business decisions take into account not only profit, but also social and environmental impact.

From global experience to supporting companies and institutions

In my work, I support public and private organizations to:

• Rethink international strategies through the lens of equity and respect for local cultures
• Strengthen inclusive leadership in multicultural environments
• Develop business policies that combine economic goals with a human-centered impact
• Integrate into business models new performance indicators that go beyond financial metrics—such as inclusion, organizational well-being, and sustainability

Mindset, training, and courage: the real drivers of change

One of the questions raised on stage resonated deeply with me:

“How can we change the economy if people don’t feel the need to change it?”

This is the same question I often hear from managers and HR leaders when we propose organizational change processes. The answer lies in education, awareness, and the ability to imagine concrete alternatives—and that’s where my role as a trainer and consultant becomes essential.

A new definition of success

I closed my talk by sharing a message that applies to everyone in business:

Success is not measured only by financial indicators. It is also measured by the quality of our relationships, our refusal to ignore inequality, and the coherence between what we say and what we do.

My intervention at We Make Future 2024 was a valuable moment of dialogue, but also a new starting point: to keep offering concrete tools for a transformation that is not only necessary—but possible.