Informing
Policy
for Progress

the construction of an insdustrial park in the areas of shfara’am

A master plan for the construction of a new industrial park at the closed quarry of Shfar’am, consolidates a recommended strategy for the new industrial zone in Shfar’am, to be built in the quarry adjacent to the eastern side of the town of Shefar’am. For the first time in Israel, an Arab municipality is leading a significant process of promoting the combined Jewish-Arab economy.

Insects in the Service of Man

Insects are of fundamental importance to the ecosystem, and their existence is critical for human survival. Insects play a variety of roles in the service of man, while the research of the full potential inherent in them is still in various stages.

An Innovative Approach for Measuring the Digital Divide in Israel: Digital Trace Data as Means for Formulating Policy Guidelines

In recent years, the study of digital divide is becoming increasingly important for policy formulation, as well as the evaluation of policy and interventions. A wide array of qualitative and quantitative methods has been used over the years to measure the scope of the digital divide between countries and various populations groups and to identify the main factors affecting it. These methods include surveys, structured interviews, open questionnaires and indicator analyses. While very useful and important, these “self-report” methods are obtrusive and very costly, thus unreplicable.

Benevolent community

“Benevolent Community – for Social Mobility, Community Resilience, and Quality of Life – in the 21st Century”

Research and Formative Evaluation for a Health Program in Arab Society

The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Authority for the Economic Development of the Minority Sectors seeks to promote a focused government program for the health of the Arab population in Israel. The program aims to provide “root treatment” for health conditions and disparities in healthcare services.

Enhancing Skill Assimilation in Higher Education: Formative Evaluation of a Pilot Program

The Edmond de Rothschild Center for Connecting Higher Education and Employment is spearheading a pilot initiative aimed at developing and promoting an institutional framework for the integration of occupational qualifications and skills within disciplinary study courses. In collaboration with two higher education institutions, this pilot will involve updating four selected courses to incorporate pedagogies that support the acquisition of skills and qualifications.

Graduates of Israeli Universities MD PhD Training Program

MD-PhD program graduates are an important pillar in Biomedical research in general, and particularly in the conduction of translational medical research. Developed countries invest significant efforts in this unique human-talent resource which in turn can contribute greatly to the local ecosystem advancing the healthcare, industrial and academic sectors.

Ancillary benefit assessment of JNF forests: physical and psychological well-being, cultural services, and economic aspects

בחינה והערכת תועלות נלוות של יערות קק"ל: בריאות גופנית ונפשית, שירותי תרבות והיבטים כלכליים

The research is conducted in collaboration with the Shamir Research Institute.The study deals with how KKL-JNF forests contribute to the mental and physical health of their visitors and provide system services in the cultural and psychological aspects. The study focuses on the current contribution and possible ways to enhance it. Another aim of the study is to examine differences between Jewish and Arab societies in Israel in the way they benefit from the forests and to make recommendations from a cross-cultural perspective. The applied aim of the study is to provide recommendations regarding the management of the KKL-JNF forestry. How the JNF can produce higher awareness of the public and of professionals in the fields of health, culture, and sports concerning the potential contribution of forests.