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Category: Report

Science , Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison (Third edition) English version

Neaman Institute is pleased to present the third edition of the “indices of Science, Technology and Innovation in Israel: An International Comparison.” This report is published in cooperation with the National Council for Research and Development Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics. This publication contains many key figures for Israel regarding science and technology input and […]

Energy Forum 16: Smart grid

The development and application of smart electrical grid us one of the “hot” topics in the modern energy market, and is enjoying high priorities and research investments throughout the world. The smart grid delivers electricity from producers to consumers via two-way digital technology, that enables control over appliances at the consumer’s home and machines at […]

Lessons derived from Agriculture and Rural development -applicable for Leveraging Classical Industries

Agriculture in Israel has taken off from producing locally consumed products to the export of innovative products and applications. These include inputs, knowhow, development models and more, all within close international collaboration. Israeli Agriculture has demonstrated that profit can be attained and maximized with small production units – typical of classical industries – enabling overall economic efficiency. […]

The Israeli water Management master plan- management policy of the effluent system in Israel -Summary and recommendation of the SNI 1st 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 summery was extracted to each […]

Estimated supply and demand of manpower in the infrastructure engineering

In recent years there is a noticeable shortage in the construction and infrastructure engineering manpower. The shortage is felt more in infrastructure and less in the building. In infrastructure, particularly noticeable shortage of roles in project implementation, which are the most difficult and demanding. Supply side, the number of civil engineering graduates is lower than […]

Funding of Higher Education

The monograph examines and evaluates the funding of the higher education and basic research in Israel, from the early 70’s up until today. It focuses on the various modes of funding from public and other sources, and describes the total amounts; the methodology and future modes of operation.

Energy Forum 15: Energy Efficiency in Local Authorities in Israel

Local authorities consume energy for street lighting, air-conditioning and lighting of public buildings, fuels for vehicle fleets, fuels for heavy mechanical equipment etc. The annual energy consumption of local authorities in Israel is estimated at 2-3 billion kwh. Increasing energetic efficiency in local authorities creates several important benefits – it allows great budget savings, reduces […]

Evaluation of the Space Industry’s Impact on the Israeli Economy

This project was operating under the auspices of the Samuel Neaman Institute and the Economics of National Security (ENS) Program. Its goal was to map the interconnections between Israel’s academy, its national defense system and the industry in light of the country’s growth and position in space industry and in space technology. In the framework […]