Spotlights - SYSTEM USE
Why he Chose Barren Land, The Story of a Centre in India Supporting Horticulture for Income Generation
When Dr. Virender Singh took on a key role in developing an Agriculture and Horticulture Centre for Pidilite Industries Limited in India, he had to decide whether to select the fertile land or the barren land from the 200 acres of property allocated...
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When discussing efficiency, workflow, safety and wise spending in healthcare, we rarely consider the building in which services are offered. Amos Peleg, lecturer at Galilee Institute, architect and co-founder of SPKA Healthcare, explains that a...
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It is no secret that small and medium business enterprises play a major role in spurring economic development. Governments everywhere have begun to ask themselves what they can do to encourage the growth of SMEs, thus enabling them to contribute to...
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You may be as surprised as we were to learn of existing technological advancements that will dramatically change the experience of driving, are soon going to appear on roads across the globe. Smart highways and intelligent transport systems are...
Read more >>on Smart Highways and Intelligent Transport Systems60% of National Wastewater Reused for Agriculture
We have an impressive story to share with you, about a national water company that treats wastewater and reuses about 90% of it. 60% of the high quality treated effluents are used for agriculture and meet all required standards for unlimited...
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The international magazine “Central Banking” selected the Bank of Israel as Reserve Manager of the Year 2017, for its breakthroughs in sensitivity analysis of near-optimal portfolios and notable gains from its diversification strategy.We...
Read more >>on A Look at Innovative Banking- the Bank of Israel’s Recent SuccessBig Data Can Save Lives
In light of the recent massive natural disasters (Hurricane Irma that swept North America and the Caribbean, and the earthquake that hit Mexico) we have turned our attention to the ways in which big data has the potential to save lives.Amos Gery...
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Public servants are increasingly interested in opening doors to public participation in policy implementation. They want to understand better the very people they are in the business of serving. Dr. Yariv Sagi - strategic policy analyst, political...
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