A Computational Analysis of R&D Support Programs
Government R&D support programs are examined within a dynamic equilibrium model of imperfectly competitive industries in order to study the effectiveness of such programs and the extent to which their design matters. We compare two common support schemes, R&D tax credit and direct R&D grants. Adopting comprehensive welfare measures that take into account government, producer […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel, Position Paper VII : greenhouse gases mitigation plan in Israel, 2011
The work of the Samuel Neaman Institute in the field of the environment is considered significant and is an important resource for decision makers in Israel. One of the Institutes’ main roles is to bridge between academia, industry and governmental decision makers by offering the capability of providing government agencies with applicable and timely information […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enlarging Water supply in Israel through Non Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction and Prevention of Sewage Leakage
This report, addressed to the national committee of inquiry, indicates the loss of fresh water from water distribution and leakage in the order of 64 million cubic meters per year, and leakage of sewage water of estimated 100 million cubic meters per year. The work presents several procedures recommended for water and wastewater leakage reduction, […]
Reduction of Plastic Carrier Bage Use: An Analysis of Alternatives in Israel
In this research, the effect of several policy measures aiming to reduce the use of plastic shopping bags in Israel was assessed. Acknowledging the damage caused to the environment by HDPE bags, that are distributed, free of charge, by the supermarkets and shops in Israel was the motivation for this research. The research was ordered […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel – solid and hazardous waste
In the passing decade, the issue of waste treatment in Israel had taken an impressive step forward. Unauthorized damping sites were closed, landfill taxes had been set and the overall waste framework had improved. This report comes not only to encourage, but also to call out to decision makers to take an act today in […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel – Water Issues in Israel – summer 2008
The paper unfolds general information on the water balance of Israel in the last decade. The information is general, yet gives a broad perspective of elements that affect and are effected by activities of management, development and administration of the water sector . The issues covered will affect decision making, development activities, daily management and […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel – transportation and environment in Israel 2008
Through the past decade, several papers have been published by SNI dealing with the relation between transportation and environmental issues. These papers covered a great number of topics, some of them were highlighted for further thinking and some presented as recommendations for action. During the same time, progress can be seen in some of the […]
