(17 January 2017) In the 1980s, the ‘Made in Italy’ brand was very successful in the global market. Italy is in the top five in the rankings of world economic powers, showing a remarkable ability for technological innovation of small and medium-sized businesses. The atmosphere in Italian society, over the course of a few years, has completely changed: a withdrawal from and rejection of politics, and the triumph of the private sector… "The optimism of the eighties: a new economic miracle?" is the title of the conference organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Lyon taking place on Tuesday, 14 February (19:00, Goethe-Loft, 18 rue François Dauphin). The event is organised in association with the series of conferences "Conosci l’Italia e la sua Storia” (Italy and its History) by Professor Maurizia Morini. (Red)

ICI

The Italian Cultural Institute of Lyon- part of the Cultural Department of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation- has the aim to promote Italian language and culture in its area of influence in France. One of its main objectives is organising language courses as well as events linked to Italian culture. The ICI offers the public the following services: Italian language courses by qualified Italian native-speaking docents; three rounds of CELI examinations (University for Foreigners of Perugia); a library and media library open to students and members of the ICI where they can consult and borrow books, DVDs, and audiobooks; and an information and documentation desk. The ICI also organises many cultural events over the course of the year.