[PDF] Catalyzing Innovations For A Sustainable Future Bite Sized Commentaries And Resource Materials eBook

Author : Thomas Menkhoff
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,50 MB
Release : 2021-06-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9811238936

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'This book competently demonstrates the full potential of effective innovation governance and outlines what Innovation Leaders need to know and do in order to make innovation work.'Howard THOMASProfessor Emeritus of Strategic Management and Management EducationSingapore Management University (SMU)What is innovation and what does it take to make it work? How can innovation management and governance help to create and capture new value towards a sustainable future?This reader contains several 'op-eds' (op-ed = short for 'opposite the editorial page') on innovation management and urban sustainability matters written between 2012 and 2021 for Singapore-based print media aimed at providing interested readers with deeper insights into key enablers of effective innovation governance at corporate levels. The bite-sized commentaries on innovation matters are loosely structured with regards to Leadership & Strategy, People & Organisational Culture, Innovation Processes, Knowledge & Learning as well as Innovation Governance. Besides three case studies of innovation award winners (Singapore Airlines; National Library Board Singapore; Qian Hu Corporation Ltd.), the book also entails reflections about the 'smart city' strategies of Singapore, Berlin (Germany) and Barcelona (Spain) aimed at enhancing sustainability and liveability.This resource book is essential reading for anyone interested in acquiring innovation management and governance know how — from graduate students and advanced undergraduates to innovation practitioners in business and society as well as start-up founders and municipal leaders.

Author : Linda Low
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 29,91 MB
Release : 2023-02-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9811255164

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This book seeks to understand the New Normal in a post-Covid-19 world, amid the ongoing battle against the pandemic. With emerging variants like Omicron, it is likely that the fight against Covid-19 would be a protracted one. It is thus timely to review how we have coped since its first outbreak in December 2019 and what the future holds from the economic, political and health perspectives.What is the New Normal in the internationalisation of the renminbi and in retail? What about China's crisis management and ASEAN-China relations in a post-Covid-19 world? What is the current scenario and future outlook of the Covid-19 fight in ASEAN? Looking forward, how do we live with the 'Twindemic' of Covid-19 and the Influenza pandemic? These questions and more are addressed in this book.

Author : Linda Weintraub
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 49,10 MB
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0520273613

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This title documents the burgeoning eco art movement from A to Z, presenting a panorama of artistic responses to environmental concerns, from Ant Farms anti-consumer antics in the 1970s to Marina Zurkows 2007 animation that anticipates the havoc wreaked upon the planet by global warming.

Author : United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,70 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 9280725807

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"This guide shows how the power of communication can be harnessed for achieving the goal of promoting more sustainable lifestyles. It is designed to be read by local and national government authorities, and everyone else who wants to develop and implement public awareness campaigns on these issues."--Publisher website.

Author : Brett Goldstein
Publisher :
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 9780615889085

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The rise of open data in the public sector has sparked innovation, driven efficiency, and fueled economic development. While still emerging, we are seeing evidence of the transformative potential of open data in shaping the future of our civic life, and the opportunity to use open data to reimagine the relationship between residents and government, especially at the local level. As we look ahead, what have we learned so far from open data in practice and how we can apply those lessons to realize a more promising future for America's cities and communities? Edited by Brett Goldstein, former Chief Data Officer for the City of Chicago, with Code for America, this book features essays from over twenty of the world's leading experts in a first-of-its-kind instructive anthology about how open data is changing the face of our public institutions. Contributors include: Michael Flowers, Chief Analytics Officer, New York City Beth Blauer, former director of Maryland StateStat Jonathan Feldman, CIO, City of Asheville Tim O'Reilly, founder & CEO, O'Reilly Media Eric Gordon, Director of Engagement Game Lab, Emerson College Beth Niblock, CIO, Louisville Metro Government Ryan & Mike Alfred, Co-Founders, Brightscope Emer Coleman, former director of the London Datastore Mark Headd, Chief Data Officer, City of Philadelphia "As an essential volume for anyone interested in the future of governance, urban policy, design, data-driven policymaking, journalism, or civic engagement, "Beyond Transparency" combines the inspirational glow and political grit of Profiles in Courage with the clarity of an engineer's calm explanation of how something technical actually works. Here are the detailed how-to stories of many members of the first generation of open government pioneers, written in a generous, accessible style; this compilation presents us with a great deal to admire, ample provocation, and wise guidance from a group of remarkable individuals." -Susan Crawford, author of Captive Audience "Just as he did during his time in my administration, Goldstein has brought together industry leaders to discuss issues of relevance in the open data movement and the practical implications of implementing these policies... This book will help continue the work to make open government a reality across the country." - Mayor Rahm Emanuel, City of Chicago "A must-read for anyone who is passionate about what open data can do to transform city living." - Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

Author : Thomas Menkhoff
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 30,24 MB
Release : 2017-12-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9813232838

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Cities around the world are becoming increasingly popular as economic powerhouses and magnets for migrants from rural and suburban areas. All big cities in First and Third World countries as well as emerging markets such as New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Dehli, Jakarta etc. have to cope with high population density and serious challenges such as air pollution or traffic congestion. How do we pack more people into big cities and yet continue to realise a high quality of life? How do we plan, create and manage 'good cities' which are safe, spacious, green, connected, fair and resilient? How can cities create economic wealth while still fulfilling the vision of sustaining our "Green Planet"? What are best practice designs and innovative technical smart city solutions which could be leveraged to tackle these challenges and how can they be successfully commercialised? These are some of the questions the reader addresses from a multi-disciplinary perspective with special reference to Singapore whose development from regional entrepôt to First World Metropolis continues to impress business and societal leaders around the world. The book's contents are broadly structured according to the following aspects: (i) definition and taxonomy of innovative & sustainable cities, including its core characteristics and how they create value in terms of innovativeness and sustainability; (ii) governance, planning and selected design principles of innovative & sustainable cities and how they pan out with regard to livability and sustainability; and (iii) in-depth study of selected smart city dimensions such as governance, clustering, connectivity, mobility, ageing, water, sports, and safety.

Author : Homi Kharas
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,57 MB
Release : 2022-01-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0815739664

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Harnessing technology for a better future At a time when many people worry about stalled progress on the economic, social, and environmental challenges of sustainable development, Breakthrough is a reminder that the promise of a better future is within our grasp, across a range of domains. It will interest anyone who wonders about the world’s economic, social, and environmental future.

Author : Frank Biermann
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 17,5 MB
Release : 2019-02-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 1108481175

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Explores the significance of the Anthropocene for environmental politics, analysing political concepts in view of contemporary environmental challenges.

Author : Lisa Palmer
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 35,40 MB
Release : 2017-05-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1250084202

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The U.N. predicts the Earth will have more than 9.6 billion people by 2050. With resources already scarce, how will we feed them all? Journalist Lisa Palmer has traveled the world for years, documenting the cutting-edge innovations of people and organizations on the front lines of fighting the food gap.