Globalisation New And Emerging Technologies And Sustainable Development

Author : Jesper Lindgaard Christensen,Birgitte Gregersen,Jacob Rubæk Holm,Edward Lorenz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000368727

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Globalisation, New and Emerging Technologies, and Sustainable Development by Jesper Lindgaard Christensen,Birgitte Gregersen,Jacob Rubæk Holm,Edward Lorenz Pdf

This book explores the capacity of the Danish innovation system to respond to key societal challenges including the green imperative of achieving growth with environmental sustainability and the need to adapt to new and possibly disruptive changes in technology, often referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The book is divided into four main parts. The first describes the evolving characteristics of the Danish system of research and innovation with special attention to the role of policy at the national and regional levels. The second part focuses on interorganisational relations, including the position of Danish firms in national and global value chains. The third part examines changes in labour markets and in the educational and training system, and it considers the impact of new technologies including robotics and artificial intelligence on employment and skills. The fourth part turns to issues of climate change and environmental sustainability including an assessment of the Danish economy’s success in meeting the challenges of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The book will be of particular interest to small countries, of which the Danish innovation system is representative, but it also appeals more broadly to an audience interested in innovation systems and policies to support economic development.

Author : Nicholas A Ashford,Ralph P Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429886478

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Technology, Globalization, and Sustainable Development by Nicholas A Ashford,Ralph P Hall Pdf

Technology, Globalization, and Sustainable Development offers a unified, transdisciplinary approach for transforming the industrial state in order to promote sustainable development. The authors present a deep analysis of the ways that industrial states – both developed and developing – are currently unsustainable and how economic and social welfare are related to the environment, to public health and safety, and to earning capacity and meaningful and rewarding employment. The authors offer multipurpose solutions to the sustainability challenge that integrate industrial development, employment, technology, environment, national and international law, trade, finance, and public and worker health and safety. The authors present a compelling wake-up call that warns of the collision course set between the current paths of continued growth and inevitable unsustainability in the world today. Offering clear examples and real solutions, this textbook illustrates how the driving forces that are currently promoting unsustainability can be refocused and redesigned to reverse course and improve the state of the world. This book is essential reading for those teaching and studying sustainable development and the critical roles of the economy, employment, and the environment.

Author : Felix Dodds,Carolina Duque Chopitea,Ranger Ruffins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000467673

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Tomorrow's People and New Technology by Felix Dodds,Carolina Duque Chopitea,Ranger Ruffins Pdf

As we witness a series of social, political, cultural, and economic changes/disruptions this book examines the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the way emerging technologies are impacting our lives and changing society. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is characterised by the emergence of new technologies that are blurring the boundaries between the physical, the digital, and the biological worlds. This book allows readers to explore how these technologies will impact peoples’ lives by 2030. It helps readers to not only better understand the use and implications of emerging technologies, but also to imagine how their individual life will be shaped by them. The book provides an opportunity to see the great potential but also the threats and challenges presented by the emerging technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, posing questions for the reader to think about what future they want. Emerging technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, big data and analytics, cloud computing, nanotechnology, biotechnology, the Internet of Things, fifth-generation wireless technologies (5G), and fully autonomous vehicles, among others, will have a significant impact on every aspect of our lives, as such this book looks at their potential impact in the entire spectrum of daily life, including home life, travel, education and work, health, entertainment and social life. Providing an indication of what the world might look like in 2030, this book is essential reading for students, scholars, professionals, and policymakers interested in the nexus between emerging technologies and sustainable development, politics and society, and global governance.

Author : Ord¢¤ez de Pablos, Patricia,Lee, W.B.,Zhao, Jingyuan
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781616928483

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Regional Innovation Systems and Sustainable Development: Emerging Technologies by Ord¢¤ez de Pablos, Patricia,Lee, W.B.,Zhao, Jingyuan Pdf

The regional development of society and economy are closely related with innovative capacities. As the benefits of Regional information systems in establishing innovative regional planning are more widely recognized, there is a greater demand for a definitive text on the nascent subject. Regional Innovation Systems and Sustainable Development: Emerging Technologies promotes scientific discussion on standards and practices of regional development, while also covering emerging research topics in regional innovation systems and sustained development. A leading source of information from experts in the field, this text demonstrates the capacity of regional innovation systems, information technology, management and sustainable development for the mutual understanding, prosperity and well being of all the citizens in the world.

Author : Nathaniel O. Agola,Alan Hunter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137601681

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Inclusive Innovation for Sustainable Development by Nathaniel O. Agola,Alan Hunter Pdf

Employing a three-dimensional approach, this book discusses inclusive innovation for socio-economic growth and development, and the implications for human security within the context of developing and emerging economies. Focusing on a new and innovative area of research, Inclusive Innovation for Sustainable Development explores new social and technological processes that are created within, and for the benefit of, marginalised populations. Considering policy and issues surrounding technology, business strategies and best practices, theoretical underpinnings and a broader contextualisation, the authors interrogate the concept of the inclusivity of innovations. Written from the perspective of the new UN paradigm which states that “no one will be left behind”, the book considers the potential contribution of modern technology to human security and develops frameworks that counter the potential increases in inequality that this may bring. With contributions from leading international scholars in a range of disciplines, as well as practitioners in international development organizations and private sector actors Inclusive Innovation for Sustainable Development provides a way forward for excluded majority populations to take control of innovative technologies and business processes.

Author : Ralph P.;Ashford Hall (Nicholas A.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1395583910

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Technology, Globalization, and Sustainable Development by Ralph P.;Ashford Hall (Nicholas A.) Pdf

Author : Henrik Skaug Sætra
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000886108

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Technology and Sustainable Development by Henrik Skaug Sætra Pdf

Technological change is at the core of all major disruptions in human history, and revolutions, wars, and general development are regularly connected to some sort of technological change. However, not all development is beneficial. While technology has fueled great innovations and rapid development, the notion of sustainable development has gained prominence as we now experience serious social, economic, and environmental challenges. This book examines whether technology can be used to fix the very problems caused by technology, as the various chapters examine different aspects related to how technology has brought us where we are today (which some will say is the best place humanity’s been at according to a range of metrics), and whether technology helps or hinders us in our efforts to solve the challenges we currently face. The issues discussed cover the three sustainability dimensions and include topics such as the materiality of AI, technology in education, AI for gender equality, innovation and the digital divide, and how technology relates to power, the political system, and capitalism. The chapters all build on the theoretical backdrop of technological change, sustainable development, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are actively used throughout this book, both to examine how these goals capture or overlook central elements of sustainable development, and also to facilitate and create a common framework of engagement between the chapters. This book provides a novel combination of traditional theories that are explored through different case studies, providing the ground for a better understanding of how and when technology can –and cannot –be the enabler of sustainable development. It is thus an important resource for students of all disciplines, technologists, and those developing and applying new technologies. It is also a valuable resource for politicians and regulators attempting to harness the power of technology for good, while limiting its negative potential. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license. Funded by Ostfold University College.

Author : Sinan Küfeoğlu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Industries
ISBN : 8303107127

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Emerging Technologies by Sinan Küfeoğlu Pdf

This monograph investigates a multitude of emerging technologies including 3D printing, 5G, blockchain, and many more to assess their potential for use to further humanity's shared goal of sustainable development. Through case studies detailing how these technologies are already being used at companies worldwide, author Sinan Küfeoğlu explores how emerging technologies can be used to enhance progress toward each of the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and to guarantee economic growth even in the face of challenges such as climate change. To assemble this book, the author explored the business models of 650 companies in order to demonstrate how innovations can be converted into value to support sustainable development. To ensure practical application, only technologies currently on the market and in use actual companies were investigated. This volume will be of great use to academics, policymakers, innovators at the forefront of green business, and anyone else who is interested in novel and innovative business models and how they could help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. This is an open access book.

Author : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789210044783

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The Impact of Rapid Technological Change on Sustainable Development by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Pdf

The publication seeks to deepen the understanding of the impact of rapid technological change on sustainable development, especially the consequences for the central principle of the 2030 Agenda of “leaving no one behind”, and the implications for the science, technology and innovation community. It examines the opportunities, risks and challenges brought about by rapid technological change, and looks at the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy. It identifies strategies, policies and immediate actions to take to use science, technology and innovation to empower people, especially those who are vulnerable, and ensure inclusiveness and equality.

Author : Margherita Mori
Publisher : Intechopen
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1803564075

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Globalization and Sustainability - Recent Advances, New Perspectives and Emerging Issues by Margherita Mori Pdf

The debate on globalization and sustainability has gained momentum in the last few years, thus shedding light on the interrelatedness of these two concepts as well as on their cross-cultural aspects. The 2030 United Nations Agenda adopted in 2015 is a shared blueprint for partnerships for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. This strategic to-do list involves meeting Sustainable Development Goals and associated targets linked to sustainable growth, tourism and food systems, reduced energy and water costs, improved health, and increased productivity. This book is centered upon these fields of knowledge and discusses recent advances, new perspectives, and emerging issues. Its ultimate objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of related multi-faceted dimensions while bridging the gap between theory and practice. Chapters in this volume cover a wide array of areas of research pertaining to the never-ending and unlimited expanding of both international economies and operations, embedding excellence and sustainability into business strategic objectives, and rethinking an approach to sustainable globalization. Special attention is paid to financial implications, due to the key role that finance plays to complement the real sphere of the economy and that has increasingly attracted the attention of both academics and practitioners.

Author : Rob Vos
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781472580788

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Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development by Rob Vos Pdf

Continuation along current development pathways is not sustainable. Available technology and production practices and the consumption patterns of modern societies are leading to global warming and ecological destruction. Business as usual is not an option. There is an urgent need to find a new development paradigm that ensures environmental sustainability while managing to provide, now and in the future, a decent livelihood for all of humankind. In Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development, experts in the area provide a variety of insights about the technical transformation needed for sustainable development. It spells out the behavioural and policy changes that would need to accompany the next technological transformation, taking into account the complexity of inducing technological change in the energy and agricultural sectors. The assessment suggests that this will require major, but doable improvements in national innovation systems and major, but affordable shifts in investment patterns and related macroeconomic adjustments.

Author : World Association for Sustainable Development. International Conference
Publisher : eBooks2go, Inc.
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781907106132

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Sharing Knowledge Making a Difference by World Association for Sustainable Development. International Conference Pdf

Information communications technologies (ICTs) are generally viewed as the new vehicle to redress developmental problems. The book assesses the value of such claims by analyzing the structure and workings of the global political economy (GPE) and its impact on, and prospects for developing countries in the current techno-economic context. The book uses a case study of the Caribbean to illustrate the challenges and opportunities faced by small-island developing states (SIDS) in the new techno-economic paradigm. The question must be asked, can small island developing states such as those of the Caribbean leverage modern ICTs for growth and development against the backdrop of a yawning global digital divide? Hence, the book addresses the central problem of the digital divide and whether emerging ICTs offer any real economic opportunities for the Caribbean region.

Author : Allam Ahmed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 0955177146

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World Sustainable Development Outlook 2008 by Allam Ahmed Pdf

This volume explores global viewpoints on the role of science and technology in solving global problems related to sustainability. The aim is to address growing concerns for the future of our interlocked ecological, political and economic systems in a highly populated world that is characterized by major social and economic disparities. The papers presented in this volume cover a wide geographical spectrum and different research areas. The eleven main sections include: Science, Technology and Innovation; Knowledge Management and Education; Sustainable and Indigenous Development; Ecotourism and Natural Resources Management; Real Estate for Economic Development; Gender Studies and Development; Transport Studies and Management; Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business and Management; Globalization, International Business and Trade; Marketing and E-Commerce.

Author : United Nations Publications
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9211129621

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The Impact of Rapid Technological Change on Sustainable Development by United Nations Publications Pdf

The publication seeks to deepen the understanding of the impact of rapid technological change on sustainable development, especially the consequences for the central principle of the 2030 Agenda of "leaving no one behind", and the implications for the science, technology and innovation community. It examines the opportunities, risks and challenges brought about by rapid technological change, and looks at the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy. It identifies strategies, policies and immediate actions to take to use science, technology and innovation to empower people, especially those who are vulnerable, and ensure inclusiveness and equality.

Author : Ian E. Maxwell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780387875811

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Managing Sustainable Innovation by Ian E. Maxwell Pdf

Ian Maxwell applies decades of research and application to present a novel approach to innovation, with an emphasis on sustainable and renewable practices that benefit many, and not just a handful of executives and shareholders. Featuring examples from a wide range of innovators around the world, from Google to Genentech to the Masdar “clean” city initiative in Abu Dhabi, Maxwell argues that organizations that embrace structured innovation management systems and drive a “top down” innovation culture will achieve sustainable high growth and strong shareholder returns. Countries that provide the right physical, financial and human resource infrastructure to support a highly innovative macro-economic environment will experience both strong GPD growth and high living standards. Those companies and countries that fail to support innovation will struggle to compete and raise living standards, respectively. Maxwell considers the cases of China and India, whose low-cost innovation strategies are posing a serious competitive threat to established multinationals in the developed world, and considers the impact of innovation on such timely issues as climate change, environmental pollution, fossil fuel shortages, third world poverty, rising healthcare costs and ageing populations.