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“The Israeli nutrition plate in 2050” an interim report within the Israel 2050 food security project

תמונה של צלחת מלאה באוכל הכולל ירקות וחלבונים

The interim report is part of our effort to shape Israel’s national policy for food security in 2050. The report focuses on the recommended diet for 2050 in Israel and its implications, defining the composition, structure, and content of the Mediterranean nutrition plate that aligns with Israeli culture, tastes, lifestyle, climate and agricultural conditions, while ensuring a sustainable and healthy diet.

The Higher Education System in Israel – Issues, characteristics and unique Aspects

A broad view on the Israeli system of higher education is described. The development of the Israeli system has been influenced by developments in some other countries. Yet, this system is characterized by some unique aspects, including – education of prominence leaders, unprecedented national contribution, and worldwide research excellence – all these with relatively modest […]

R&D Outputs in Israel: Gender Characteristics of Israeli Inventive Activity

MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 9, 2016: flying machine of Leonardo da Vinci's scientific studies displayed at the Science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci

This report constitutes the ninth study in a series of reports by the Samuel Neaman Institute on “R&D Outputs – Israeli Patents. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the inventive activity of Israeli inventors and applicants. It includes an examination of patent applications within the PCT track, an analysis of inventive activity by leading assignees, the distribution of inventive activity by sectors and technological fields, and an exploration of the globalization aspects of Israeli inventive activity. Additionally, the report features an extended chapter dedicated to examining gender characteristics in Israeli inventive activity.

SCHOLAR SHIELD Initiative – One Pager

“A person holding a sign with the text ‘WE STAND WITH ISRAEL’ alongside the Star of David, and Hebrew text above it reading ‘מתחייבים ביחד’. The backdrop includes the United States Capitol building.”

Recognizing the potential harm of an academic boycott on Israel, the Samuel Neaman Institute has established an ad-hoc task force to address the issue under the concept of SCHOLAR SHIELD. This team collaborates with the University Heads’ Committee, relevant government ministries, and other organizations. If you come across any instances of an academic boycott targeting […]

Israel in 2030, Liberal Democracy, Populistic or Autocracy? ‘Round Table’ Discussion

The Economy and Society Forum, ‘Round Table’ Discussion, February 29th, 2024. The round table discussion took place as part of the Economy and Society Forum at Neaman Institute. It focused on democracy in Israel as the cornerstone of any discussion in the realm of economy and society. For several years now, Israeli society has experienced […]