Enhancing Business Innovation Measurement Using Natural Language Processing
Explore the use of alternative data sources and advanced methods like natural language processing and machine learning to enhance the measurement of business innovation. Focus on acquiring richer innovation measures from non-survey data, such as product announcements and financial filings. Assess th
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Enhancing Public Service Professionalization Through National School of Government Positioning
This presentation outlines the strategic response to public service reform towards professionalization by positioning the National School of Government (NSG) to build state capacity, address deficiencies in various departments, and strengthen governance for effective service delivery in South Africa
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Open innovation and collaboration in the MSME ecosystem
MSMEs face challenges like limited resources and market access but can thrive by embracing open innovation and collaboration strategies. These approaches involve leveraging external ideas and working with stakeholders to drive innovation and achieve common goals. In contrast, closed innovation relie
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Resource Capacity Accreditation in the Forward Capacity Market
The presentation discusses the Resource Capacity Accreditation (RCA) project in the Forward Capacity Market (FCM) by ISO-NE, aiming to improve accreditation processes to support a clean-energy transition. It emphasizes modeling and accrediting gas and oil resources for resource adequacy as the energ
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Investing in Public Service Innovation: A Review of PSIF Funding
This review examines the effectiveness of the Public Service Innovation Fund (PSIF) in fostering innovation in Irish Public Service organizations from 2019 to 2021. It explores the rationale for funding innovation, evaluates project outcomes, and compares international practices in funding public se
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Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation - Overview and Priorities
The Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI) under the African Union Commission focuses on developing policies and programs for the growth and development of Africa. With a mandate to align with AU Agenda 2063 and global sustainable development goals, ESTI emphasizes educa
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Enhancing Public Sector Capacity Through Service Management Reform
South Sudan is working on improving public sector capacity through service management reform, focusing on institutionalizing capacity building, pay and grading, pension support, and strengthening the center of government. Lessons from capacity injection mechanisms and policy frameworks are guiding t
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Global Hydrogen Projects Outlook and Electrolyzer Capacity Analysis
This outlook delves into the IEA Hydrogen Production Projects Database to provide an update on the status of global hydrogen projects. It covers the timing and capacity of new electrolyzer installations, projecting significant growth in electrolyzer capacity by 2030 to meet Net Zero Emissions Scenar
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Innovate UK - Driving Innovation and Growth for UK Businesses
Innovate UK, the UK's innovation agency, supports business-led innovation across sectors and regions. Their mission is to help UK businesses grow by developing and commercializing new products, processes, and services within an agile and inclusive innovation ecosystem. Offering various funding, supp
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Understanding Theoretical Concepts of Innovation and Diffusion Theories
Explore the theoretical concepts of innovation, comparing innovation vs. innovativeness and delving into the diffusion of innovation theory by Rogers. Discover how innovation, innovativeness, and the diffusion of innovation theory play crucial roles in organizational settings, impacting technology a
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Exploring Key Distinctions in Legal and Mental Capacity Frameworks
This presentation delves into the crucial distinctions within the legal and mental capacity frameworks, focusing on concepts such as legal personhood, legal capacity, and mental capacity as defined in the MCA (NI) 2016. It explores the implications of these distinctions on decision-making abilities
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INFCOM Capacity Development Initiatives Overview
INFCOM's capacity development initiatives focus on enhancing Earth system observations, closing capacity gaps on weather services, and supporting new opportunities in competencies and capabilities. Collaboration and coordination mechanisms have been established to facilitate sharing of information a
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Understanding Disk Storage Systems in Computer Science
Disk storage systems play a crucial role in computer architecture. This tutorial delves into the differences between disks and main memory in terms of access time, capacity calculations, block sizes, rotational delays, and transfer rates. It covers key concepts such as track capacity, surface capaci
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Resource Capacity Accreditation in Forward Capacity Market Overview
Resource Capacity Accreditation project aims to enhance ISO-NE's accreditation processes in the Forward Capacity Market, supporting a reliable, clean-energy transition. Key concepts covered in this educational presentation include accreditation space, methods, benefits, challenges, and improvement o
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Resource Capacity Accreditation in the Forward Capacity Market Discussion
The presentation discusses improvements in the Resource Capacity Accreditation project of ISO-NE's Forward Capacity Market to support a reliable, clean-energy transition. It includes details on seasonal components, reconfiguration auctions, trading obligations, and stakeholder schedules. Examples pr
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Capacity Zone Modeling for Forward Capacity Auction 17 Results
This presentation unveils the Capacity Zone modeling calculations for Forward Capacity Auction 17 associated with the 2026-2027 Capacity Commitment Period by ISO-NE PUBLIC. It delves into boundary definitions, import-constrained zone modeling, and market rules guiding the assessments and modeling pr
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Proposal for Resource Capacity Accreditation in Forward Capacity Market
The ISO-NE has proposed improvements to the accreditation processes in the Forward Capacity Market (FCM) through the Resource Capacity Accreditation (RCA) project. The aim is to enhance the accreditation of resource contributions to ensure reliability during the transition to a cleaner energy mix. T
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Resource Capacity Accreditation in the Forward Capacity Market: Continued Discussion and Detailed Design
The Resource Capacity Accreditation (RCA) project by ISO-NE aims to enhance accreditation processes in the Forward Capacity Market (FCM) to support a reliable, clean-energy transition. This presentation focuses on seasonal components of Capacity Supply Obligations (CSO), Pay-for-Performance (PFP) ob
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Economics of Technology and Innovation in Times of Crisis
Innovation plays a crucial role during times of crisis such as a pandemic, driving advancements in technology, economic growth, and transformative change. This chapter explores the motivation for innovation, the process of technological advance, theories of economic growth, networks of innovation, a
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Understanding Self-Neglect, Hoarding, and the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Self-neglect and hoarding are complex issues often intertwined with mental capacity challenges. The Mental Capacity Act (2005) outlines capacity assessments, decision-making criteria, and challenges faced by professionals in safeguarding individuals. Recognizing the need for trauma-informed care in
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Understanding Legal and Mental Capacity in Healthcare Decisions
Clinical specialist occupational therapist, Louise Lawlor, advocates for patients' rights and decision-making capacity in healthcare settings. She emphasizes the importance of legal and mental capacity in making informed decisions, highlighting relevant legislation, guidance documents, and a functio
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Green Industrial Innovation Policy Making in Europe by Reinilde Veugelers
Shifting economies towards green industrial innovation in Europe is a significant transformation that requires reconciling various objectives like decarbonization, economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. The role of innovation in green industrial policy is crucial for delivering n
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Exploring Capacity and Volume in Practical Settings
Explore the concepts of volume and capacity through engaging activities involving measuring liquid in containers, understanding units like milliliters and liters, and solving capacity-related questions. Discover how to work out different measurements and practice practical capacity in the kitchen wi
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Study on EU Retail Sector: Drivers of Choice and Innovation
The study examines complaints of large retailers imposing detrimental conditions on food suppliers, affecting investment, choice, and innovation. Findings suggest that competition, economic environment, and bargaining power influence innovation, while private label penetration shows a negative corre
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Understanding Enthalpy and Heat Capacity in Chemistry
Enthalpy is a measure of total energy in a system, represented as H = E + P.V. Heat at constant pressure relates to enthalpy changes. Calorimetry and heat capacity help measure and understand heat in chemical reactions. Specific heat capacity and molar heat capacity play key roles in determining ene
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Innovation Center Iceland: Driving Diverse Projects and Technological Advancements
Innovation Center Iceland is a pivotal R&D and business support institution in Iceland, focusing on research, technology transfer, education, and entrepreneur support to boost innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. With over 90 employees in 6 locations, they engage in diverse projects coveri
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Workshop on New Approaches to Statistical Capacity Development in Lao PDR
This workshop, hosted by PARIS21 and UNDP, focuses on enhancing statistical capacity development in Lao PDR. It covers topics like successful capacity development programs, partnerships for national statistics development, and prioritizing needs versus international requirements. The Lao Statistics
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Changes in Capacity Allocation Regulations for Gas Infrastructures in Portugal
The new regulation in Portugal brings significant changes in capacity booking and trading to promote convergence with CAM NC and enable a secondary market. Major changes include ex-ante payment of capacity rights, capacity allocation via a booking platform, and enhancement of liquidity in the second
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The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 in the Criminal Justice Context
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 introduces key reforms such as the abolition of wards of court system for adults, a statutory functional test of capacity, new guiding principles, a three-tier framework for support, and tools for advance planning. It emphasizes functional assessment
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Understanding the Importance of Innovation Policy in Economic Growth
Nations implement innovation policies to drive long-term economic growth by enhancing their innovation ecosystems. These policies vary from industrial policy and technology policy, aiming to support key industries, technologies, and firms. Addressing market failures like inability to capture full be
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Insights on Ecosystems of Innovation and Government Role
Delve into the dynamics of innovation ecosystems and the vital role of government in fostering innovation. Topics include bridging gaps, open innovation, the demand side of innovation ecosystems, Candy Innovation Model, and key conclusions drawn. Explore how technology and market value are added, st
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Understanding Capacity Challenges in Wills: Legal Insights
Testators must possess mental capacity when making a will, as established in legal cases like Banks v. Goodfellow. The common law test for testamentary capacity remains relevant despite the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Banks v. Goodfellow test outlines the required mental power for making a valid w
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Enhancing Youth Innovation Capacity in Africa and Beyond
The missing link for youth innovation capacity lies in addressing gaps hindering young Africans from transforming communities through innovation. With a focus on boosting entrepreneurship, creating sustainable ecosystems, and providing access to markets, the Youth Summit at WTDC 2022 aims to empower
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Mixed Bag of Academic Performance in Denver Innovation Schools - December 2023
Denver's innovation and innovation zone schools show varied academic outcomes, with innovation zone schools outperforming other governance types while innovation schools lag behind. Growth also varies widely by governance type. Subgroup analysis reveals innovation zone and innovation schools have be
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Digital Innovation at Viridian Housing: Empowering Communities Through Innovation
Explore the transformative journey of Viridian Housing in digital innovation, led by Ed Wallace, the Research & Innovation Manager. Discover practical examples showcasing the value of innovation, the role of technology, and the impact on community empowerment through initiatives like digital inclusi
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Somerset Mental Capacity Training Session June 2023
This information outlines a mental capacity drop-in session for care providers in June 2023, hosted by Chris Hamilton from Somerset Council. It covers topics like the aim of the Mental Capacity Act, the Somerset mental capacity competency framework, and the importance of staff training. It emphasize
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Exploring Innovation Through the Berkeley Method: Insights and Frameworks
Delve into the world of innovation with the Berkeley Method, focusing on preparing students for diverse innovation opportunities in the new economy. The program, led by Ken Singer and Ikhlaq Sidhu, introduces the MTI program and the Innovation Collider Model at UC Berkeley. Explore the Innovation Co
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Exploring Innovation Management in EGI Federation
The EGI Foundation engages in advanced computing for research partly funded by the European Commission. Smitesh Jain, an Innovation Management Specialist, plays a key role. The concept of innovation and its horizons are outlined, along with types of innovation and innovation management activities.
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Capacity Allocation Mechanisms (CAM) Business Rules Workshop Summary
This summary provides insights into the Capacity Allocation Mechanisms (CAM) Business Rules Workshop held at Ashling Hotel, Dublin on July 2, 2014. The workshop covered topics such as CAM business rules scope, key features, auction processes, code modifications, implementation timelines, and consult
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Understanding Capacity Development in Water Systems
Capacity development is crucial for water systems to acquire and maintain technical, managerial, and financial capabilities in order to consistently provide safe drinking water. Federal requirements mandate new public water systems to demonstrate capacity, with states required to have strategies to
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