Policy recommendations for treatment of packaging waste in Israel
The purpose of this document, written by the Energy and Environment Team at the Samuel Neaman institute, with support from ‘Kivun’ and the Natural Resource and Environment Research Center at the University of Haifa, is to suggest a comprehensive policy framework for the prevention and treatment of packaging waste in Israel. The policy recommendations are […]
Innovation in Israel 2010 Implementation of
On 20 June 2010 a third workshop was held on “leveraging innovation to build and strengthen Israel’s cleantech industry” at Tel – Aviv. The workshop lasted four hours and was attended by invitation of about 40 people deeply involved in Israel’s cleantech industry. The workshop had three parts: At the first – the Cleantech Project Leader, […]
Higher education policy in Israel – accessibility, quality and excellence with limited resources
This study deals with a broad range of topics related to the higher education system in Israel. It describes past developments, discusses present issues, indicates necessary changes in the future and proposes some policy guidelines. The following main subjects are discussed: Introduction – the higher education system in Israel, global aspects. Higher education accessibility – issues and […]
Energy Forum 18: Solar Air conditioning Systems in Israel
Israel has one of the highest air conditioning users in the world, With over 280 days of sun per year, and air conditioning of public building of over 300 days per year. In light of the experience gained over the years with water heating solar systems, it will be wise to check the technological and […]
Terrorism Risk and their impact on tourism
Tourism is very sensitive to the occurrence of terror despite the extremely low probability of getting hurt in acts of terror. The study suggests that the high sensitivity of tourists to the occurrence of terror is due to substitution among tourist destinations rather than risk aversion. This conclusion is based on an empirical structural model […]
Trust in the institutions and pride in Israel’s achievements in the first decade of 2000
This report brings the results of three surveys of public opinion that were held in the years 2003, 2006, and 2009 on basis of statistical samples that represent the population of mature persons ( above 18 ) in Israel. The surveys are destined to examine the Israeli public opinion about two subjects: A). The degree […]
Innovation in Israel 2010- Israel 2028 Implementation program Summary of workshop # 1 March 2010
As laid out in the plan, “Israel 2028 – Vision and Strategy in a Global World” the key economic objectives of the state are the State of Israel are to become one of the ten to fifteen leading countries in terms of income per capita, the country will strive to benefit all its citizens, for […]
Energy Forum 17: Natural Gas in Israel
The conversion of energy consumers from coal and other fossil fuels to natural gas will contribute to many disciplines: cost reduction, air pollution reduction, green house gas emissions restraining, competition advantage for the Israeli market and more. The aspects and setbacks for the implementation of natural gas in Israel where discussed in the current forum […]
Is Job Stability at the Beginning of One’s Career Good for Job Stability Later On?
Most mobility takes place at the outset of an individual’s occupational career. Individuals need this mobility to learn the market conditions and find posts that maximize the alignment of their credentials and their wages. We regard the Intifada that triggered a deep recession in 2001-2003 and dampened labor demand in all industries other than guards […]
The Israeli water Management master plan- management policy of the effluent system in Israel – full report of the SNI water forum
Three main issues were discussed during the one-day seminar, in compliance with the water authority master plan work frames: Effluent quality at the treatment plant exit and the principles of quality policies Grey water and home treatment facilities The future of the SHAFDAN and geographical spread of treatment plants. A full report of the lectures […]
