Characterization and master plan for the Shefar’am new industrial park
This research defines the recommended strategy and establishes a master plan for the new industrial park in Shefar’am which is planned to be built in the east side of the town. The focus is on strategic characterization of the new industrial park, recommending the preferred execution method and identifying the needed managerial institutions, in […]
Feasibility of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) waste treatment facilities in Israel
This study was conducted as part of research funded by Mifal Hapais (the Israeli Lottery) and the Center for Local Authorities. The lack of compatibility between the waste management policy in Israel and the reality in the field raises the following question: What are the factors that hinder the establishment of end-treatment plants in Israel? […]
Insects in the Service of Man: Review and Recommendations for the City of Afula as a Hub to Promote the Field
Insects are of fundamental importance to the ecosystem on Earth and their existence is critical for human survival. Insects play a variety of roles in the service of man, while the full potential of using this option is found in various stages of research. In general, it can be estimated that the market for insect […]
Israel Research Status – What the Indices Really Describe?
Research evaluations by qualitative indices involve various advantages – but also many limitations and deficiencies. Despite their importance, these evaluations are controversial, and often – misunderstood. The main object of this study is to contribute to the understanding of the evaluations, particularly to consider the question – are they describe correctly the reality? Approaches and […]
Insects in the Service of Man: Review and Recommendations for the City of Afula as a Hub to Promote the Field – English version
Insects are of fundamental importance to the ecosystem on Earth and their existence is critical for human survival. Insects play a variety of roles in the service of man, while the full potential of using this option is found in various stages of research. In general, it can be estimated that the market for insect […]
Energy Forum 38: Steps for implementation following the approval of the Gas Outline in Israel
Israel’s natural gas era began in 1999 with the discovery of the Noa gas field off the coast of Ashkelon, followed by Mari B in 2000, both forming parts of the Tethys Sea partnership. The Tamar reservoir was discovered at the beginning of 2009 and supplies gas since April 2013. Since then, natural gas reservoirs […]
Advanced Manufacturing
Development of national policy for promoting advanced engineering in the Israeli industry, by several activities, like: A survey of the status of advanced manufacturing in the world and in Israel, study of the status of advanced manufacturing in Israeli companies and its improvement potential, Mapping & studying Israeli companies with solutions & technologies for advanced […]
First & second year report of Ramzor to the North Project
This is the first and second year (out of three) report submitted to Trump Foundation, the directors of the Northern Region of the ministry of education, and of Neaman Institute.
Issues in developing a metropolin plan for the north of Israel
The report is intended to provide tools for combining in regional planning considerations of economic development and employment in a more intensive way, based on new models for regional development and data which is relevant to the north of Israel. The data is partly based on previous study carried out in Neaman Institute for economic […]
Is there a Shortage of Academic Degree Holders in Science and Technology?
This research extends previous work by the authors, “The Role of Research Universities in the Israeli R&D System”, by investigating the possible shortage of graduates with academic degrees in S&T. Contrary to common views, we conclude that there currently is no overall shortage in the number of S&T degree recipients. Some 10,000 receive a first […]