The document discusses whether innovation policy is effective in developing innovation in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. It notes that while most MENA countries have seen increases in scientific production in recent decades, data on research and development spending is rare. Innovation policies in MENA countries take a variety of forms, including technology parks, business incubators, and funding for startups. Key drivers of innovation policy nationally are increasing higher education and youth unemployment, as well as economic competitiveness. Internationally, MENA countries feel pressure from the EU and seek to participate in the EU framework program for research and innovation. However, there is a paradox that while innovation at the firm level is high, policy measures are not well utilized,
Presentation by Dimitris Raftopoulos (Chair of the Finance and EU Projects Working Group, European Centre for Women and Technology) on the occasion of the EESC Labour Market Observatory conference held on 3 December 2013 in Thessaloniki, Greece
Presentation by Istvan Vanoylos, Policy officer, European Commission, DG EMPL D.2 on the occasion of the EESC hearing on European minimum income and poverty indicators (Brussels, 28 May 2013)
Presentation by Felix Rohn (Policy officer at DG EAC) on the occasion of the EESC Seminar on 'Delivering on Skills' organised in Brussels on 17 November 2014.
Presentation by Julia Hasenöhrl (Expert for migration and integration, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO)) on the occasion of the EESC LMO conference on Tapping the full potential of diversity in the workplace: culture, age, gender and disability aspects (Berlin, 21 February 2014)
Presentation by Dimitris Raftopoulos (Chair of the Finance and EU Projects Working Group, European Centre for Women and Technology) on the occasion of the EESC Labour Market Observatory conference held on 3 December 2013 in Thessaloniki, Greece
Presentation by Istvan Vanoylos, Policy officer, European Commission, DG EMPL D.2 on the occasion of the EESC hearing on European minimum income and poverty indicators (Brussels, 28 May 2013)
Presentation by Felix Rohn (Policy officer at DG EAC) on the occasion of the EESC Seminar on 'Delivering on Skills' organised in Brussels on 17 November 2014.
Presentation by Julia Hasenöhrl (Expert for migration and integration, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO)) on the occasion of the EESC LMO conference on Tapping the full potential of diversity in the workplace: culture, age, gender and disability aspects (Berlin, 21 February 2014)
Peter J Buckley's presentation at the FDI Statistics Workshop (20 March 2014) during the session on whether or not FDI statisics are still a useful metric when measuring investment globalisation.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/measuring-globalisation-fdi-statistics-workshop-2014.htm
Presentation by Pascaline Descy (Head of the area Research and Policy Analysis, Cedefop) on the occasion of the EESC Labour Market Observatory conference held on 3 December 2013 in Thessaloniki, Greece
Presentation Michael HORGAN (Policy officer at DG EAC) on the occasion of the EESC Seminar on 'Delivering on Skills' organised in Brussels on 17 November 2014.
ICT for a Future-Proof TVET – Opportunities and ChallengesDominic Orr
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Global Value Chains, Multinational Enterprises and Foreign Direct Investment ...OECD CFE
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Innovation diffusion: the role of GVCs, MNEs and FDI - Alison WeingardenOECD CFE
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Developing Regional Innovation Ecosystems through RIS3, Horizon 2020 and Euro...VLC/CAMPUS
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Natig Hajiyev: Business and higher education cooperation, opportunity for sus...CUBCCE Conference
Established in 2006 as the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy and now named ADA University is committed to prepare innovative global leaders and to promoting useful collaborative research on diplomacy, public and international affairs, business, humanities and sciences, information technologies and system engineering. Schools are built in perpetuity. Building a permanent endowment fund by expansion of private partnerships and increasing alumni participation will be a key factor to ensuring the University’s sustainable growth. For the last 5 years the University has built extensive relations with private sector, both in Azerbaijan and abroad by establishing concrete academic programs with industries, offering services to its corporate members, sending students to internships, training professionals through Executive Education and implementing student-led research projects.
Insights on the performance of the UK's science and innovation systemTera Allas
Summary slide pack drawing out main conclusions of the BIS report on "Insights from international benchmarking of the UK's science and innovation system"
Peter J Buckley's presentation at the FDI Statistics Workshop (20 March 2014) during the session on whether or not FDI statisics are still a useful metric when measuring investment globalisation.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/measuring-globalisation-fdi-statistics-workshop-2014.htm
Presentation by Pascaline Descy (Head of the area Research and Policy Analysis, Cedefop) on the occasion of the EESC Labour Market Observatory conference held on 3 December 2013 in Thessaloniki, Greece
Presentation Michael HORGAN (Policy officer at DG EAC) on the occasion of the EESC Seminar on 'Delivering on Skills' organised in Brussels on 17 November 2014.
ICT for a Future-Proof TVET – Opportunities and ChallengesDominic Orr
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Partnerships for port development: an approach to build inclusive port clustersMaurice Jansen
Erasmus Smart Port Rotterdam Phd Poster presentation 2014. This poster explains the research which I am currently engaged in relating to partnerships for port development. The approach I am taking relates to port development and how to set up partnerships between multinationals and local stakeholders in such a way that knowledge and best practices are transferred for the welfare of the local society.
Global Value Chains, Multinational Enterprises and Foreign Direct Investment ...OECD CFE
Presentation by Riccardo CRESCENZI, Professor of Economic Geography, LSE, UK at the 14th Spatial Productivity Lab meeting of the OECD Trento Centre in cooperation with Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum held in virtual format on 8 September 2021.
Innovation diffusion: the role of GVCs, MNEs and FDI - Alison WeingardenOECD CFE
Presentation by Alison WEINGARDEN, Policy Analyst, Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, OECD at the 14th Spatial Productivity Lab meeting of the OECD Trento Centre in cooperation with Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum held in virtual format on 8 September 2021.
Developing Regional Innovation Ecosystems through RIS3, Horizon 2020 and Euro...VLC/CAMPUS
Slides from Markku Markkula presenting how to develop regional innovation ecosystems through RIS3, Horizon 2020 and European partnerships. Those slides are part of the conference "Position and strategies of the universities in the new European scenario of R&D and innovation: Horizon 2020, KICs and RIS3" held at Universitat Politècnica de València last December 18th 2013 as part of the VLC/CAMPUS activities
A solution for regions? Smart internationalisation | Ron BoschmaOECD CFE
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Natig Hajiyev: Business and higher education cooperation, opportunity for sus...CUBCCE Conference
Established in 2006 as the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy and now named ADA University is committed to prepare innovative global leaders and to promoting useful collaborative research on diplomacy, public and international affairs, business, humanities and sciences, information technologies and system engineering. Schools are built in perpetuity. Building a permanent endowment fund by expansion of private partnerships and increasing alumni participation will be a key factor to ensuring the University’s sustainable growth. For the last 5 years the University has built extensive relations with private sector, both in Azerbaijan and abroad by establishing concrete academic programs with industries, offering services to its corporate members, sending students to internships, training professionals through Executive Education and implementing student-led research projects.
Insights on the performance of the UK's science and innovation systemTera Allas
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Slides from my presentation at the Amsterdam Data Science seminar on City Analytics.
http://amsterdamdatascience.nl/event/amsterdam-data-science-seminar-city-analytics/
More information about the social glass project: www.social-glass.org
Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Former Head of the UN Commission on...Wesley Schwalje
A key challenge to knowledge-based economic development faced by Arab countries is weak innovation systems. We are honored to have had our research on Arab innovation systems cited by Dr. Mongi Hamdi, former Head, Science, Technology, and ICT at UNCTAD and Head of the Secretariat of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (now Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs) in his address to the Arab Forum for Scientific Research and Sustainable Development.
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This is the presentation text for the slide-stack.
Keynote 4 May 2017 at the International Congress on Education for the 21st Century (ICE2017), hosted by the Ministry of Education, Thailand and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO).
Through this brief presentation, I will provide a helicopter view on the World and South East Asia, SEA, when digitalisation is penetrating education. And raise the question: Could ambitious benchmarks be established for the 11 SEA countries and the cooperation among them?
The technology industry is the most important export industry in Finland. Technology companies operate in international markets, attracting income to Finland that is paramount to maintaining the welfare state.
Tahseen Consulting’s Work on Knowledge-based Economies in the Arab Word is Ci...Wesley Schwalje
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Ivan Nenad Mihajlović: Entrepreneurial University – synergy of entrepreneuria...CUBCCE Conference
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Accordingly, Innovations and Technology Development are the most appropriate way to promote and stimulate innovation activity in both scientific community and the industrial sector. This way the partnerships between the academia, research community and the industrial facilities in both public and private sector should be a back bone of further development of each society.
Based on those facts, part of the research activities of any academic institution should also be dedicated to increase entrepreneurial potential of the university students and development of the innovative approaches which will lead to larger correlation between large industry, SMEs and universities. This leads to high necessity of promoting the entrepreneurial university concept, as the only potential way to motivate old European academic institutions to change in the direction of commercialization of their research work.
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Politiques de recherche dans les pays en développement: le contexte, les enje...Rigas Arvanitis
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Analyse des tendances des politiques de recherche pour le développement
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https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
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Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Enhancing Performance with Globus and the Science DMZGlobus
ESnet has led the way in helping national facilities—and many other institutions in the research community—configure Science DMZs and troubleshoot network issues to maximize data transfer performance. In this talk we will present a summary of approaches and tips for getting the most out of your network infrastructure using Globus Connect Server.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Welcome to the first live UiPath Community Day Dubai! Join us for this unique occasion to meet our local and global UiPath Community and leaders. You will get a full view of the MEA region's automation landscape and the AI Powered automation technology capabilities of UiPath. Also, hosted by our local partners Marc Ellis, you will enjoy a half-day packed with industry insights and automation peers networking.
📕 Curious on our agenda? Wait no more!
10:00 Welcome note - UiPath Community in Dubai
Lovely Sinha, UiPath Community Chapter Leader, UiPath MVPx3, Hyper-automation Consultant, First Abu Dhabi Bank
10:20 A UiPath cross-region MEA overview
Ashraf El Zarka, VP and Managing Director MEA, UiPath
10:35: Customer Success Journey
Deepthi Deepak, Head of Intelligent Automation CoE, First Abu Dhabi Bank
11:15 The UiPath approach to GenAI with our three principles: improve accuracy, supercharge productivity, and automate more
Boris Krumrey, Global VP, Automation Innovation, UiPath
12:15 To discover how Marc Ellis leverages tech-driven solutions in recruitment and managed services.
Brendan Lingam, Director of Sales and Business Development, Marc Ellis
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 preview
Is policy effective in promoting innovation in the MENA countries?
1. Is policy effective in developing innovation policy in MENA countries? Rigas Arvanitis - IRD IRD – UMR Sociétés et Développement Mediterranean Research Meeting Montecatini 7/4/2011
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3. Rare data on Gross expenditures on R&D IRD/Savoirs et Développement
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