In today’s world, digital transformation is not solely exclusive to the private sector. It is just as well key in transforming governments and public sector institutions.
Supporting ecopreneurs to drive sustainable living
The world is facing unprecedented challenges caused by our current approach to consumption and production. In 2019 alone, 92 billion tonnes of materials were extracted and processed, contributing to almost half of the global CO2 emissions. As such, there is mounting pressure to shift toward a circular economy, whereby elimination of waste and safe use of natural resources are promoted.
A public-private partnership in Jordan will boost innovation, digitization, and economic opportunities
Public-private partnership (PPP), which establishes cooperation and collaboration between public bodies and private organizations, is gaining traction worldwide. By bringing together private expertise with public resources, this arrangement provides efficient, high-quality services and infrastructure at a better value for money.
A look into the present and future of smart agriculture
Cities everywhere are opting to incorporate smart technologies to solve some of their most pressing issues, from transportation to healthcare. Similarly, agriculture has emerged as another component that can be significantly enhanced through the utilisation of “smart systems” and then successfully integrated within the wider picture of smart cities.
Telehealth to make cities smarter
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the ways in which medical services can be provided in an unprecedented manner. On short notice, hospitals had to endure unusual strain on their services; which ultimately led to supply shortages and a great reduction in the number of patients who could be admitted to their facilities.
Rest@rts: Reinforcing Med Microfinance Network System for Start-ups
Rest@rts promotes and facilitates access to finance and entrepreneurship among Mediterranean countries’ unemployed youth, many of whom often face credit constraints upon starting or scaling their enterprise.
eStartup Academy: Building Capabilities for the Future Work (TRANSFER)
In an effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry, TRANSFER, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Program of the European Union, creates an innovative entrepreneurship and startups curriculum within partner universities in Tunisia and Palestine.
Innovation Support Programme for the Southern Neighborhood
As part of the greater Innovation Support Programme, funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), this project primarily aims to support the public and private sector, as well as financial intermediaries within the designated Southern Neighbourhood countries
Idea Bank: Crowd-solving for Innovation and Economic Growth in Jordan
In an effort to enhance the response of the Jordanian government to the economic needs of its citizens, the project aims to engage Jordanian citizens and the government in a dialogue that can ultimately lead to economic expansion and empowerment, especially among youth
The Palestinian Industrial Capacity Development Centre (PalPro)
The Jericho Agro-industrial Park (JAIP) hosts a newly-constructed Industrial Capacity Development Centre in the city of Jericho, Palestine.