How to Generate Information from Round Table Discussions: A Methodological Paper
The common denominator in Round Tables (RT) discussions is that an agenda with key questions and objectives is prepared and disseminate before the event. Some of the RT are very structured and some are more loosely facilitated. Eventually a report is prepared summarizing key findings and recommendations. This note is presenting different methodological approaches for […]
Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Smart Robotics- First report
The aim of the project is to present an up-to-date and complete picture of the current activities in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Smart Robotics in Israel, and to examine the possibilities of promoting these fields. Extensive work was carried out to define areas of research, survey and map activities in Israel, […]
An Innovative Approach for Measuring the Digital Divide in Israel: Digital Trace Data as Means for Formulating Policy Guidelines
Over the past two decades, vast and rapid changes have been witnessed in the use and diffusion of information technologies. The introduction and growing use of the internet has exerted a substantial impact on everyday life, changing the way humans interact, consume information and conduct their daily activities. However, the adoption of information technologies has […]
Estimation of “Intel Israel” contribution to the National Economy
This research is part of our attempt to examine the issue of large companies’ contribution to Israel national economy. The contribution of “Intel Israel” to the economy was examined in three “contribution planes”: the direct contribution, the aggregate contribution and the soft contribution. The soft contribution was partially quantified to monetary values. According to the […]
Energy Forum 43: Breaking Israel’s energy isolation
The Israeli energy market has unique characteristics. One of its main problems is that the state is isolated from its neighbors in terms of energy supply and export, making it a kind of “energy island.” This applies to various fuels, such as natural gas, and to electricity: the state provides itself with electricity and is […]
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting and Registration System in Israel: Summary of Reports for 2016
63 companies and organizations submitted their reports to the Voluntary GHG Registry in 2016 to the Ministry of Environmental Protection. Each of the reporting companies, enclosed a signed statement regarding the reliability of the data, as required by the Reporting and Registration System, which was developed by SNI in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental […]
Education of engineers in the 21st century: Global aspects and implications to Israel
The Neaman Institute has initiated a national process to re-evaluate the education of engineers in the academic institutes in Israel with the objective to train a young generation of engineers with the abilities to promote innovation in the hi-tech and traditional industries as well as harness the frontier of science for these purposes. The present […]
What is happening inside the Haredi Home – Review of several aspects concerning the every day life of Ultra Orthodox Jews in Israel
The report focuses on four aspects related to every-day life of Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel at present: Coping with economic pressure; Health, food and recreational habits; Use of internet, PC’s and private vehicles; Attitudes towards seculars. Data is based on external, recent, surveys. Based on the analysis of this data, it seems that presently, between […]
Energy Forum 42: Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Energy Conservation
In recent years, the demand for energy has been increasing, due, in part, to the growth in the population, the rise in the standard of living, and economic growth. Increasing use of energy involves the investment of financial resources, exploitation of scarce land resources, and even the intensification of the climate crisis, as the global […]
R&D Outputs in Israel- Characteristics of Inventive Activity 2000-2015
The main goal of this study is to provide decision makers with an in-depth picture on the scope and characteristics of Israeli inventive activity during the last two decades and to examine Israel’s position in the inventive arena in relation to OECD countries.
