Towards Mapping National Innovation Ecosystem: Israel’s Innovation ecosystem

In this working paper, we describe Israel’s innovation ecosystem. As a country widely described as the Start-Up Nation (Senor & Singer, 2011), there is considerable interest in the system and forces that drive Israel’s vigorous entrepreneurship. We begin by presenting the key anchors and processes of Israeli innovation that emerged from the Experts Workshop, along […]
A comparative study on the scientific and technological research in Israel and some middle eastern countries, using quantitative indicators

The study presents a comparative examination of the development process of scientific and technological research that has taken place in the Middle East, especially in the more advanced countries, and in Israel. The data presented are based on two main indices: the number of publications and the average citations per publication. The data indicate that […]
Ultra-Orthodox Youth: Status Assessment for 2011 and Three Possible Scenarios for 2021

This study was solicited for a special panel on Ultra-Orthodox youth, presented at the Caesarea Forum in June 2011. It includes a review of the U-O society since the establishment of the State of Israel, a description of obstacles in integrating this sector in the labor market and it delineates new paths of possible U-O […]
Estimated supply and demand of manpower in the infrastructure engineering
In recent years there is a noticeable shortage in the construction and infrastructure engineering manpower. The shortage is felt more in infrastructure and less in the building. In infrastructure, particularly noticeable shortage of roles in project implementation, which are the most difficult and demanding. Supply side, the number of civil engineering graduates is lower than […]
Human Resources for Science and Technology in Israel – Selected Topics (summery)
Human Resources for Science and Technology in Israel – Selected Topics (Part B)
The goal of this project, which is operating under the auspices of the Samuel Neaman Institute and the National Council for Civil Research & Development (MOLMOP) is to present data on the science and technology human resources in Israel. During 2007, a first report was submitted, including data base on the supply and demand for […]
Human Resources for Science and Technology in Israel – Selected Topics (Part A)
The economic strength of any modern country is based on its ability to translate scientific knowledge and technological innovation to new products and services. This is especially relevant in the case of Israel which lacks natural resources. The basis for creating a scientific and technological knowledge base lies in the cultivation of human capital. The […]
Human Resources for Science and Technology in Israel

A prosperous economy and high quality of life require technological innovation. This is especially relevant in the case of Israel which lacks natural resources. The foundation for creating a scientific and technological knowledge basis lies in the development of a human capital. The European Union estimates that by the year 2010 it will need some […]
A Strategy for Developing Employment Opportunities for the Arabs in Israel: The Vision for Expanding the Arab Middle Class

This study analyzes the problems that face the Arab community in Israel in the field of work and employment. It presents a strategy for developing employment opportunities for the Arab minority in Israel. Moreover, the study suggests a new vision for expanding the Arab middle class in Israel by developing equal employment opportunities.
Innovation Policy for Development: an Overview STE-WP-34
This paper provides a framework for thinking about innovation policies for development. In such context innovation should be construed as a very broad notion that includes product and in process innovations of various sorts, generated by rank and file workers as much as by R&D labs. The economic rationale for government support of R&D needs […]
