Israel 2028 – Vision and Strategy for Economy and Society in a Global World
This project was initiated and supported by the US Israel Commission of Science and Technology (USISTC). It was managed by a public committee, and carried out over 2 years by some 60 researchers and a significant portion of it was done at the Samuel Neaman Institute. The report was submitted to the Prime Minister who […]
Energy Forum 9: The role of Israel in the global bioethanol market
The ninth meeting of the SNI Energy forum discussed the role of Israel in the global bioethanol market. Issues addressed were related to the Israeli market: technological and economical feasibility, production, use and knowledge development, Including the opportunities of knowledge export from Israel.
Together but Apart: ICT and Productivity Growth in Israel (STE-WP-41)
There is broad consensus regarding the significant role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the past decade, both in the renewal of labor productivity growth in the U.S. and in the development of this productivity gap between the U.S. and the European Union. Israel’s high-tech sector, which is mostly engaged in ICT production, grew […]
Alternatives to recycling and treatment in Haifa
This document examines the feasibility of separation at the source in Haifa and focuses on Greater Neve Sha’anan as a pilot area. It is important to note that this document relates to the separation of waste into two streams only: a clean wet stream, which contains organic waste and is intended for biological treatment, and […]
DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE AND REAL PROPERTY: Land Readjustment according to Israeli Planning and Building Law
Real property is notorious for its unequal distributive. Land readjustment is a rare regulatory instrument that can ensure distributive justice. How useful is land readjustment for obtaining land for necessary public services and how does it compare with alternative tools? LR exists in only a few countries, including Israel, usually as a preferred alternative to […]
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 […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel, Position Paper VI, appendix to Vol. 3: Road pricing mechanisms for managing traffic congestion
Heavy traffic congestion, typical in cities and the highways leading to them, affect the environment as well as mobility. In these cases, the traffic system does not fulfill its goals efficiently. This paper discusses an economic tool “the congestion toll” it’s use in the world and in Israel and its expected effect on the transportation […]
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 […]