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Online discussion about e-government in Morocco

On 17 March, international experts from the United Kingdom, Colombia and Estonia, will meet with Moroccan policy representatives for an online roundtable discussion. The discussion will focus on the question: "How can we accelerate the production and adoption of E-government services in Morocco?"

The final report from our research sprint is here

Green technologies are central to mitigating climate change. But how can their adoption be promoted? To answer these questions, eleven international and interdisciplinary fellows collaborated in the research sprint "Green-Tech, Entrepreneurship & Climate". Now the final report of the research sprint has been published, which explores the economic, institutional, social and technological challenges for digital entrepreneurship in Vietnam's greentech sector.

Women* in Tech

The transfer project explores intersectional issues of gender equality in the technology sector in Mexico, Ecuador, Cambodia and Mauritania.

KAPAZ

The project is developing a series of measures to make the scientific system more resistant to hate speech and hostility towards science.

MSD: Using Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability

On February 14, a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to promote sustainability goals will take place in Mexico City. Particular focus will be placed on the promise and the perils of using AI to address issues such as biodiversity loss. The event will be held in Spanish.

MSD on Digital Entrepreneurship for Climate

On February 13, this multi-stakeholder dialogue will explore the potential of digital entrepreneurship to mitigate climate change in Mexico. Beginning with the presentations of findings of the research sprint “Green Technology, Entrepreneurship & Climate” we organised in November in close cooperation with the Digital Transformation Center Mexico, the MSD aims to initiate an in-depth discussion amongst experts working at the intersection of climate change and (digital) entrepreneurship. This event will be held in Spanish.

encore 2022/2023

HIIG is reinventing its DNA: our annual research highlights are now completely digital, multimedia and designed to be read on smartphones.

Livestream from Indonesia now available

Those who were not able to attend our event in Jakarta, Indonesia on 13.12.2022 now have the opportunity to follow the panel discussion we had on the possibilities of technology-based rainforest protection. The livestream is available with English translation and in the original version in Bahasa Indonesian.

Handbook: AI in Knowledge Work

In light of the use of AI in the Workplace, our researchers offer concrete suggestions for management and co-determination.

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