The digitalization of public services is a critical driver of Germany's competitiveness and future readiness. The "Einer-für-Alle" (EfA) approach, where software is developed by one federal state and implemented by others, exemplifies efforts to streamline public sector digital transformation....

Background: Digital transformation has emerged as an important theme in contemporary organisational studies, particularly within public sector institutions striving to enhance operational efficiency, improve service delivery, and foster innovation. This study aimed to explore the experiences of...

The digitalization of public services is a critical driver of Germany's competitiveness and future readiness. The "Einer-für-Alle" (EfA) approach, where software is developed by one federal state and implemented by others, exemplifies efforts to streamline public sector digital transformation....

This document is part of a series presenting information and lessons learned on policy approaches at national, regional or local level supporting a just transition to a climate-neutral economy. The Just Transition Platform (JTP) assists EU Member States and regions to unlock the support in this...

This document is part of a series presenting information and lessons learned on policy approaches at national, regional or local level supporting a just transition to a climate-neutral economy. The Just Transition Platform (JTP) assists EU Member States and regions to unlock the support in this...

Indonesia has enormous potential and challenges in terms of development and renewable energy. Significant developments will necessitate using new energy sources such as solar, water, wind, and geothermal. However, renewable energy production and transition affect, and are affected by, the...

This study aims to provide insights to support organizations in building effective strategies for adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and improving project management processes. It focuses on open innovation projects. It employs a comprehensive and systematic literature review (SLR). A total...

We study the design of efficient mechanisms under asymmetric awareness and information. Unawareness refers to the lack of conception rather than the lack of information. Assuming quasi-linear utilities and private values, we show that we can implement in conditional dominant strategies a social...

Project Meridian FX is an experiment led by the BIS Innovation Hub's London and Eurosystem Centres together with the Bank of England, Bank of France, Deutsche Bundesbank, Bank of Italy and European Central Bank. It builds on the original Project Meridian by focusing on foreign exchange (FX)...

Drought, heat and bark-beetle infestations in the years 2018 till 2022 have had severe impacts on German forests. With the results of the National Forest Inventory 2022 being available since late 2023, new projections of possible future development of carbon stocks in forests and the Harvested...

Effective project management depends on a deep understanding of the human attributes that influence project success. This study aims to quantify the causal relationships between human resource variables in order to establish a prioritisation criterion for workforce allocation in industrial...

The coexistence of the winner's curse and cost overruns in the construction industry implies a cost pendulum in which the winning bid is undervalued, whereas the final payment to the contractor is overvalued. We posit that this results from a strategic interaction between three stakeholders: the...

Process tracing (PT) involves a detailed analysis of the processes that link interventions to outcomes. PT is particularly useful for evaluating interventions that are difficult to quantify, such as knowledge work or institution building. It involves creating a detailed causal theory, tracking...

Performing an appropriate risk management methodology is essential to support early decision-making in innovation development projects. In parallel, research and practice in innovation have evolved over the last years, surpassing the sphere of new product development to address recent domains...

Purpose Research, development and innovation (RD&I) projects involving nanotechnology are complex, requiring an agile mindset and approaches capable of adapting to new discoveries, yet alternative project management (PM) approaches are still mainly limited to software development. This study...

The construction industry faces risks across various domains, including cost, safety, schedule, quality, and supply chain management. Recent artificial intelligence (AI) advancements offer promising solutions to enhance risk management. This systematic literature review (SLR) explores the...

Background: This paper examines factors influencing kaizen adoption in project management teams, emphasizing agile methods, employee engagement, organizational culture, and effective communication. Objectives: The aim of the research was to explore LS Retail employees' experiences with kaizen...

The implementation of ambidextrous innovation in project organizations within the cultures of the Global South, such as Saudi Arabia, is a significant problem. Organizational culture is positioned as a key factor that can help project organizations in cultures such as Saudi Arabia to implement...

Today, effective project management goes beyond technical skills, incorporating an emotional dimension that plays a crucial role in the success and dynamics of teams. Emotional intelligence (EI), which refers to the ability to control emotions-both one's own and those of others-has become...

The Philippine government has promoted and institutionalized the delivery of basic services in resettlement sites through various flagship housing programs and the issuance of policies, guidelines, and/or standards. Existing literature suggests, however, that most resettlement sites lack the...

SESA is a collaborative project between the European Union and nine African countries (Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Nigeria) that aims to provide replicable energy access technologies and business models and generate local opportunities for economic...

In the western coast of Sardinia, the Gulf of Oristano hosts a dense system of rivers, lagoons and salt marshes. an essential ecosystem for mitigating global warming and providing resilience against sea level rise, flooding events, storms and extreme precipitation. To effectively fulfil their...

Firelogue brings together expertise from around Europe on Wildfire Risk Management (WFRM). From researchers to civil society organisations, Firelogue's partners have the experience, knowledge and forward-thinking attitude that puts them at the forefront of WFRM, contributing to the solutions and...

RethinkAction aims to engage citizens. stakeholders and decisionmakers, encouraging them to participate in land use-based transformation and actively support climate adaptation and mitigation. Six representative case studies form the backbone of the project. Together with the End User Community,...