Als Anbieter innovativer Produkte und Dienstleistungen stellt die Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologiebranche (IKT-Branche) einen entscheidenden Treiber der Digitalisierung der gesamten deutschen Wirtschaft dar. Aufgrund der Dynamik ihrer Entwicklung leistet die IKT-Branche einen...

This article compares modes of response to the COVID-19 pandemic in three national automotive sectors. Our analyses of the automotive sector in Germany clearly demonstrate that trade unions were included and their interests considered at the national, industrial, and company level, and in the...

Livestock plays a critical economic and social role both globally and in the Eastern and Southern Africa region. The livestock sector encompasses a variety of species, with cattle being the most prominent in the region. Livestock systems in the region comprise large and small farms. Often, and...

The eighth edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presented in a new layout, provides a thorough overview of the scale and breadth of the Blue Economy within the European Union (EU). Its primary aim is to offer guidance to policymakers and stakeholders in fostering the growth of ocean-based and...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made over time, in this specific case construction. The second edition of the Industrial...

The eighth edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presented in a new layout, provides a thorough overview of the scale and breadth of the Blue Economy within the European Union (EU). Its primary aim is to offer guidance to policymakers and stakeholders in fostering the growth of ocean-based and...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made over time, in this specific case mobility, transport and automotive. The second...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made over time, in this specific case electronics. The second edition of the Industrial...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made over time, in this specific case, cultural and creative industries. For greater...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made over time, in this specific case, the proximity and social economy (PSE).

This report was prepared as part of the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project, with the objective of analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems - focusing, in this edition, on the tourism ecosystem and its progress over time. The second edition of...

This report provides an analysis of the current financial and techno-economic landscape in Europe, with a specific focus on the role of public organizations investing in innovative companies. While the primary focus is on equity-based instruments, the report addresses the interplay between...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made over time, in this specific case Energy Intensive Industries (EII). The second...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made over time, in this specific case retail. The second edition of the Industrial...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project, initiated by the European Commission, Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). The...

Drought conditions are affecting large parts of central, northern, and eastern Europe as well as northern Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Recent above-average temperatures in western Europe have exacerbated the effects of the prolonged lack of precipitation, particularly...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made over time, in this specific case textiles. The second edition of the Industrial...

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Tourism 4.0, a concept that enhances the value of the tourism industry through innovation, technology, knowledge, and creativity. Using a systematic review approach, the research analyses selected scholarly articles to clarify definitions,...

Die vorliegende Kurzstudie hat das Ziel, einen wissenschaftlich fundierten Orientierungsrahmen für die zukünftige Entwicklung des österreichischen Tourismus zu schaffen. Aufbauend auf Indikatoren der wirtschaftlichen, sozialen und ökologischen Nachhaltigkeit wurden Zielwerte für das Jahr...

Background: The retail sector in Jordan is adopting Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Nevertheless, there is a lack of empirical evidence to inform retail managers regarding the impact of I4.0 adoption on environmental, economic, and social...

The eighth edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presented in a new layout, provides a thorough overview of the scale and breadth of the Blue Economy within the European Union (EU). Its primary aim is to offer guidance to policymakers and stakeholders in fostering the growth of ocean-based and...

Drought conditions have affected large parts of south-eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Black Sea since early 2025, with a partial and temporary recovery in late spring and another worsening in early summer, with concern for the coming months. Above-average temperatures in...

How did Taiwan, a former Japanese colony and the last fortress of the defeated Chinese Nationalists, ascend to such heights in high-tech manufacturing? In this book, Honghong Tinn tells the critical history of how hobbyists and enthusiasts in Taiwan, including engineers, technologists,...

Seit dem Jahrtausendwechsel hat sich das Epizentrum der globalen Autoindustrie nach Asien verschoben. Praktisch das gesamte Wachstum fand in Asien und insbesondere in China statt. Im Jahr 2023 wurden fast 60 Prozent aller Kraftfahrzeuge weltweit in Asien gebaut und fast 50 Prozent dort verkauft....

In der Versorgung der Bevölkerung spielt der Lebensmittelhandel, bestehend aus Lebensmittelgroßhandel, der als Bindeglied zwischen Produzenten und Einzelhändlern fungiert, und Lebensmitteleinzelhandel, der die Endkunden bedient, eine zentrale Rolle. Der Beitrag beleuchtet die Bedeutung des...

Der deutsche Maschinen- und Anlagenbau ist nicht nur die tragende industrielle Säule hierzulande, sondern auch weltweit führend. In den letzten Jahren wurde diese Branche wesentlich durch die digitale Transformation geprägt. Dies betrifft die Unternehmen sowohl aus Anbieter- als auch aus...

Long-term residential care (LTRC) is a key component of health and social care in Ireland. Prior to the pandemic, over 32,000 people used LTRC. As the population grows, especially at older ages, the importance of a LTRC sector that meets the needs of the population increases. The COVID-19...

Between September 2021 and April 2022, anhydrous ammonia prices in the United States more than doubled, topping out at a record-high $1,300/ton. At the time, Senator John Boozman, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, asked the Agricultural & Food Policy...

This article examines the recent downturn in Germany's housing construction sector, marked by a significant drop in business climate indicators. Key factors include material shortages, order cancellations, financing constraints, and a lack of new orders, which have worsened since the COVID-19...

Mit dem so genannten "European Green Dea"" hat die Europäische Kommission bereits vor geraumer Zeit die Weichen im Hinblick auf die Intensivierung der Bemühungen in Richtung einer umfassenden Energiewende gestellt. Mit dem Ausbruch eines offenen Krieges in der Ukraine im Februar 2022 hat das...

Mit dem so genannten "European Green Dea"« hat die Europäische Kommission bereits vor geraumer Zeit die Weichen im Hinblick auf die Intensivierung der Bemühungen in Richtung einer umfassenden Energiewende gestellt. Mit dem Ausbruch eines offenen Krieges in der Ukraine im Februar 2022 hat das...