1. Development of the High-Tech
Industries in Jerusalem
The Challenge Jerusalem is well-suited to knowledge-based industries. Its many higher education institutes,
major hospitals and other elements can be tapped to provide a broad base for the development
of high-tech, biotech, new media and other such fields. These would then serve as economic
growth engines and sources of employment for skilled and professional workers who might
otherwise leave the city due to the current lack of suitable employment opportunities. The
challenge is to develop and expand high-tech industries and find ways to attract companies to
base their operations in the city.
The Project Plan To monitor the high-tech companies operating in the city today, examine »» their size (number
of employees, etc.), range and type of activities, development possibilities, and so on
»»To examine existing government policy tools that encourage such industries, assess their
influence and recommend improvements
»»To assess companies’ considerations for establishing themselves in Jerusalem, including
location and other factors, and propose policy tools to meet their needs
Anticipated Products »»An annual report on the progress of the biotech industry in Jerusalem and the formulation
of policy recommendations for its advancement
»»An annual report on the development of local high-tech industries and the formulation of
policy recommendations for their advancement
»»An annual report on the development of new media and the formulation of relevant policy
recommendations
Anticipated Impact »»An increased number of companies in high-tech/knowledge-based industries in Jerusalem,
and with that a rise in the number of employed persons in those industries
»» Influencing the adoption of municipal and government policy tools for advancing these
industries in Jerusalem
Lead Researchers Dr. Dan Kaufmann, Yamit Naftali
Cost Comprehensive reports on the different industries
in Jerusalem and recommendations: $60,000 per report
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