Institute for Trade and Innovation
Institute for Trade and Innovation
The Institute for Trade and Innovation (IfTI) is a vibrant research institute of Offenburg University. Our members focus on new and pioneering answers to issues in international business and global trade, entrepreneurship and innovation, climate, export and development finance, as well as global economic governance. The Institute also looks for the brightest postgraduate students and doctoral researchers focusing on topics related to trade and innovation.
IfTI is uniquely positioned leveraging strategic policy initiatives, practitioner-led research and consultancy associated with trade and innovation, climate action, as well as economic growth. IfTI’s activities are based on an interdisciplinary approach with a cluster of economists, international business and finance experts, as well as lawyers pooling their expertise to develop and implement state-of-the art results.
The IfTI Vision
We are a leading institute for cutting-edge research and global best practices on trade and innovation.
The IfTI Mission
Our research creates meaningful solutions for governments, corporates and society that have a real impact on economic development.
News
Nach sieben Jahren übergibt Prof. Dr. Andreas Klasen die IfTI-Leitung an seinen bisherigen Stellverteter Prof. Dr. Philipp Eudelle.
Fachleute aus Politik, Finanzen, Wirtschaft und Forschung diskutieren über Innovation, Digitalisierung, gerechten Übergang und Inklusivität.
"Navigieren durch geopolitische und handelspolitische Megatrends: Öffentliche Exportfinanzierung in einer Welt des Wandels."
Das Thema im Seminar von Institutsleiter Andres Klasen lautete "Handelspolitik in einem disruptiven Umfeld".
Beitrag zur "Exportförderung in Zeiten von Multipolarität + Fragmentierung: Verknüpfung von Theorie und Praxis" bis Januar 2025 einreichen.
Das Thema war "Was können wir von anderen Ländern lernen, wenn es um die öffentliche Exportfinanzierung für Afrika geht?".
Dr. Joachim Lang und Edna Schöne diskutierten Frage im Allianz Forum mit den Gästen Kathryn Boyd, Sandra Halver-Simons und Andreas Klasen.