Welcome to The Samuel Neaman Institute

The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology is an independent public-policy research institute, established in 1978 to assist in the search for solutions to national problems in science and technology, education, economy and industry, and social development.

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	Levy on plastic bags won't help environment study finds 3.7.2008 A comprehensive policy on waste is required Tel Aviv University head: Government sinned against higher education 15.5.2008 we have reached the point where it is hard to fix the damage that has already been done High tech puts israel in the black 13.5.2008 Its booming technology sector, both homegrown startups and huge foreign companies, is propelling the Jewish state to rapid economic growth				ECONOMICS OF NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAM (ENS) The Economics of National Security Program, (ENS), deals with all economic aspects of national security in Israel: how defense and security affect the economy, and the economic costs of building defense capabilities and maintaining security. Presentations and summaries of the meetings are availabe on the website. THE FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION The Forum is a follow-up of the conference: 'Transition to Higher Education Systems: International Comparisons and Perspectives' in which it was recommended that an open dialogue be conducted between the Universities and the Colleges with the collaboration of the Council for Higher Education, the Planning and Budgeting Committee and other bodies. On the website you can view videos of the meetings and presentations. INDIA AND ISRAEL: R&D AS A STRATEGIC BRIDGE The project brings together representatives from government, academia and industry from both countries in a series of workshops and other activities, to better understand and prepare for the huge changes in the hightech world, and to build platforms to expand cooperation in industrial R&D.				Public Diplomacy: The Case of Israel 29-30.10.2008 JUST PUBLISHED Israel 2008 – Vision and Strategy for Economy and Society in a Global World The report was submitted to the Prime Minister who brought it before the whole Government, 2008 and received unanimous support Student Loans for Israel: Learning from International Practice The aim of this paper is to take some initial steps in filling the comparative information gap

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