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IEEE Region 8 (Europe, Middle East & Africa) (through its IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Technology Activities Committee) and IEEE Tech4Good are partnering to conduct a collaborative call for proposals to support SIGHT Groups (and prospective SIGHT Groups) in Region 8 who would like to address local community challenges. The IEEE Tech4Good program offers funding opportunities to support grassroots technological projects, led by IEEE members, that address local challenges related to sustainable development. The IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Technology Activities Committee takes a futurist approach aiding the development of innovative methods to support underserved communities within the region in addressing needs to improve livelihood. The core aim of this call for proposals is to support SIGHT Groups in the region with great initiatives and creative technological solutions for local communities. Proposed solutions must have a sustainability plan in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and take into account cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, trust-enhancement, relevance to users and community, community buy-in, and accessibility. #connectivity #sustainability #engineers #SocioEconomicDevelopment #techforgood #ICT4D #IEEE

I'm thrilled to invite scholars worldwide to submit papers for the fifth #Infra4Dev Conference 2025. Join us May 2025 in China to explore the transformative impacts of infrastructure in the developing world!    We are interested in research on a variety of topics, including: 💡The economic and social rate of return on infrastructure investments. 🔌 The economic implications of low-carbon, autonomous transportation 🔋 The role of disruptive technologies in energy transition. 💻 The impacts of growing digitalization and advances in artificial intelligence. 🏙️ The role of infrastructure in supporting sustainable urbanization. 💵 Financing innovation in the delivery of infrastructure services. 🌍 The nexus between energy demand, decarbonization, and digital infrastructure. 💪 Investment in infrastructure for climate change adaptation and resilience   Read more about #Infra4Dev and submit your paper before December 31, 2024: http://wrld.bg/BjUn50UkcJc 

This call for papers by my colleague Stephane Straub for the 5th #Infra4Dev Conference 2025 is a great opportunity to submit research papers on the decarbonization of transport, as well as other key priorities for the infrastructure sectors at the World Bank. Topics covered in next year’s edition will include: 💡The economic and social rate of return on infrastructure investments. 🔌 The economic implications of low-carbon, autonomous transportation 🔋 The role of disruptive technologies in energy transition. 💻 The impacts of growing digitalization and advances in artificial intelligence. 🏙️ The role of infrastructure in supporting sustainable urbanization. 💵 Financing innovation in the delivery of infrastructure services. 🌍 The nexus between energy demand, decarbonization, and digital infrastructure. 💪 Investment in infrastructure for climate change adaptation and resilience Read more about #Infra4Dev and submit your paper before December 31, 2024: http://wrld.bg/BjUn50UkcJc

🚀 Excited to announce the release of our report published by CAREC Institute, "Opportunities and Challenges of Infrastructure Digitalization and Decarbonization in Central Asia," in collaboration with Dr. Burulcha Sulaimanova from OSCE Academy in Bishkek and Dr. Aijan Sharshenova, PhD from Crossroads Central Asia! 📊🌍 🔍 Our research delves into the pivotal role of digitalization and decarbonization in Central Asia's infrastructure development, offering insights for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to advance sustainability efforts in the region. 💡 Key highlights include: Identifying the current state and plans for digital infrastructure supporting decarbonization. Analyzing the enabling environment, including legal frameworks and regulations. Assessing local skills and capacity. Exploring the impact of digitalization on reducing GHG emissions. Unveiling challenges and barriers through expert surveys. 🌱 Despite mixed progress, there's a shared recognition among Central Asian countries of the benefits digitalization and decarbonization bring to their economies and societies. 🌐 Regional projects like Digital CASA and initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative offer immense potential for introducing low-carbon technologies, fostering collaboration, and accelerating decarbonization efforts. 📈 Our econometric modeling reveals a promising relationship: increased digitalization correlates with reduced carbon emissions in Central Asia, showcasing the potential for digitalization to facilitate decarbonization. 💬 This report provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of focused interventions to overcome barriers and accelerate sustainable development in Central Asia. Dive into the full report for a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges in Central Asia's journey towards a more sustainable future! 🌟 #Infrastructure #Digitalization #Decarbonization #CentralAsia #Sustainability

📢 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANIES   On December 3, our colleague Daan Rutten will be participating in a panel discussion during the symposium of the VIA AUGUSTA project (NWO / NGinfra). This project brings together academics and infrastructure companies to tackle pressing challenges in the infrastructure sectors, such as: ⚡ The energy transition 🌐 Digitalization ⚖️ Regulatory issues   Together with Brenda Espinosa Apráez (Tilburg University) and Charlotte Ducuing (KU Leuven), Daan will reflect on thought-provoking statements about the evolving role of infrastructure companies. How can closer collaboration between these companies help address complex challenges and seize emerging opportunities?   We’re looking forward to seeing how insights from the energy sector compare to experiences from other sectors. It promises to be an exciting and insightful discussion!   📅 Date: December 3 🎯 Topic: Collaboration and transformation in infrastructure 👉 Are you interested in these topics? Feel free to leave a comment or send us a message! #EnergyTransition #Infrastructure #Collaboration #VIAAugusta   https://lnkd.in/eyUwDD8B

#NAPOLEON NORTH-WEST EUROPE ITINERARY is the project proposal coordinated by Ph. D. José Manuel Requena, which has been applied for the 4th Call of the #Interreg NWE Programme (2021-2027), with a total budget of 640.000 € to be implemented in the transnational territory of Belgium, France, Netherland and Luxembourg.   Five partners organisation have taken part of this Public-Private consortium: #Finnova Foundation (BE), Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique (FR); Municipality of Assen (NL); Brookins Business Institute Luxembourg (LU); E-Seniors Introducing seniors to ICT Association (FR).   This project is one of the 31 applications submitted on the Priority P5- Inclusive society. This 4th Call has closured on 21 March 2024, having received 101 proposals, through all priorities of the Programme. P1: Climate and environment - 17 applications P2: Energy transition - 22 applications P3: Circular economy - 14 applications P4: Innovation and resilience - 17 applications  P5: Inclusive society - 31 applications The Joint Secretariat will now assess the applications received, and Member State representatives will meet on 28-29 May 2024 to take decisions. Please note that approved step 1 projects will be invited to attend a step 2 workshop in Lille on 20-21 June 2024.

ECCSELLENT Transnational Access Call 2024 Online the Call for transnational access to the Italian facilities that are part of the ECCSEL-ERIC infrastructure, organized the framework of the ECCSELLENT project (Development of ECCSEL-R.I. ItaLian facilities: usEr access, services and loNg-Term sustainability). This call supports researchers or research groups from universities, research institutes, industry and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. 🗓 The call will remain open from 7th June 2024 to 31st January 2025 or until the funds are exhausted. ℹ️ Info at https://lnkd.in/dSc64h4n --- ECCSELLENT is a project of The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), MISSION 4 "Education and Research'' - COMPONENT 2 "From research to business", INVESTMENT LINE 3.1.1 “Fund for construction of an integrated system of research and innovation infrastructures” (Research Infrastructure), Funded by NextGenerationEU. CUP: F53C22000560006 ECCSEL ERIC

The UK’s Concordat to Support Research Integrity (the Concordat) 2024 is due to undergo its five-year review in which the content of the Concordat will be updated and revised. The Concordat provides a vital national framework for the practice and governance of research integrity in the UK and will ensure that it is fit for the future and continues to safeguard research integrity. Your views will be collated by UKRI and then shared with and analysed by the Concordat to Support Research Integrity signatories review group. The survey comprises of 29 questions, with a mixture of multiple-choice questions and long-form questions. Longform responses are optional, the survey may take around 20 minutes to complete. To take part in the survey please click the link below. https://zurl.co/QeyB #Survey #ResearchIntegrity #Review #UKRIO #Framework #Support #Research #Safeguard UKRI - Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC)

🔬 The 10-year Science and Technolgy Plan 2025-2035 is ready to boost WA’s scientific and technology capabilities and empower the state for future opportunities and challenges. 🌳 The Plan will facilitate the state capitalise on opportunities to create jobs, attract talent and investment, support economic growth, and help WA be a global leader in science and technology. The Plan has 6 strategic action areas which were developed through an extensive consultation with stakeholders from academia, community, industry and government. 👩💼 👨💼 Delivery of the Plan will be supported by the establishment of the Science and Technology Council. 🔍 The Council will monitor the Plan's delivery, as well as assist in identifying and analysing emerging trends, developments, potential risks and new opportunities that may influence the Plan. 📅 Expressions of interest to join the Council close Friday 14 February 2025. Learn more about the Plan and the Council EOI 👉 https://loom.ly/It43oKg #WesternAustralia #WALikeNoOther #ScienceAndTechnology #ScienceAndTechPlan #WAScienceAndTechCouncil #NextGenTech #STEM #STEMForTomorrow

📈 Scaling innovations in the public sector is often considered a big challenge. Together with Albert Meijer Rik Braams and Paul Meijer, I designed a practical tool with which public sector employees can plan and reflect on scaling innovations. 💡 Our main take-aways for the public sector: - Take into account that scaling is a context-specific and iterative process. - Use the tool together with your scaling team to develop a scaling pathway for your innovation. - Reconsider this scaling pathway along the way, as scaling trajectories are volatile.   Proud to publish my first journal article in Science and Public Policy! Interested in the tool? Read the article here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gj_by_sD #improvescalingeffortsinthepublicsector Eric Mink Henny de Jong Arjan van Vliet Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat USBO (Universiteit Utrecht) Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University