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EIB Investment Report 2024/2025
No full textThe European Union must solidify its position as a global leader in technology, innovation and clean energy. By addressing key challenges and leveraging existing strengths, Europe can enhance its competitiveness, foster economic growth and show the world how to successfully transition to green energy. In short, Europe needs to: Better integrate the EU single market and simplify access to it. Market fragmentation caused by regulatory and structural differences hinders the businesses’ ability to take full advantage of the wider European market. This is particularly true for innovative firms – 60% of exporters cite regulatory inconsistencies as a barrier to expanding their business. Simplifying regulatory compliance could reduce costs, which currently account for about 1.8% of turnover for firms and 2.5% for small and mid-size companies. Marshal investment for innovative young firms and the broader digital transformation. Europe has a strong research base and industrial capacity, but innovative firms often have difficulty finding funds to scale their business. European firms have also made less progress integrating big data analysis and artificial intelligence into their production and services – the share of EU firms using these services is 6 percentage points lower than in the United States. Improving this adoption could bring significant productivity gains for European firms. Push forward with the green transition. Europe needs to combine its ambitious climate goals with a realistic and pragmatic roadmap that would help companies seize the opportunities presented by the green transition. The energy revolution is in full swing. Renewable energy supplied almost half (48%) of Europe’s electricity demand in 2024, with emissions from power generation falling 13% during the year. Europe’s climate leadership is also paying off economically, as EU companies profit from growing exports of low-carbon technologies. European exports in those products have risen 65% since 2017, compared with 79% for China and only 22% for the United States. By fostering collaboration, targeting investments and maintaining a consistent regulatory framework, Europe can capitalise on its strengths to drive sustainable growth, technological leadership and economic resilience in an increasingly competitive global landscape
Blockchain Technology in Project Finance
No full textThere is currently no comprehensive scientific study that addresses the problem of financing projects using Distributed Ledger (blockchain) Technology (DLT) that are not themselves embedded in the blockchain ecosystem, particularly in the context of long-term and capital-intensive investments. This book fills this gap. It poses a number of research questions such as what financing model/mechanism is the most effective in the long term where very large financial resources are concerned; are there appropriate legal regulations in place; and can DLT (blockchain) technology provide usability and solutions that can be used in the process of financing capital-intensive investments?
The book ultimately shows that it is possible to build a legal and economic model that would effectively enable the financing of long-term and capital-intensive investments, based on a specially prepared integrated platform operating on the basis of blockchain technology. As a result of the mechanisms of smart contracts, the platform would enable, the issuance and service of tokens, including equity tokens, but also auxiliary and payment or utility tokens, and the automation of relations between stakeholders. It would also allow the creation of a virtual decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that would control the implementation of the project, and a decentralized exchange that would enable token trading.
The core readership for the book is academics, scholars and researchers in the fields of economics, finance and law, particularly those focused on blockchain technology, distributed ledger systems, and innovative financing mechanisms for large-scale investments. Policymakers and regulators involved in developing policies and legal frameworks for blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and financial innovation would find it to be a practical reference
Spracherleben und Identität
No full textDie Sprachenvielfalt des Schweizer Kantons Graubünden zeigt sich nicht nur in den drei angestammten Sprachen Italienisch, Rätoromanisch und Deutsch. Sabrina Sala beleuchtet erstmals die komplexe Mehrsprachigkeit der Region vor dem Hintergrund zahlreicher Dialekte und Migrationssprachen. Sie konzentriert sich vor allem auf das Spracherleben mehrsprachiger junger Erwachsener aus dem italienischsprachigen Teil Graubündens und zeigt auf, wie Sprache Identitäten formt sowie widersprüchliche und wandelbare Mehrfachzugehörigkeiten hervorbringt. Das vielfältige Wechselspiel zwischen Sprache(n), Bildungsverläufen und Identitätskonstruktionen eröffnet so neue Einsichten in die sprachlich-kulturelle Realität junger Menschen aus Graubünden
Surveillance and Control of Dengue Vectors in the United States and Territories
No full textSurveillance and Control of Dengue Vectors in the United States and Territories' offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and strategies involved in managing dengue vectors, particularly Aedes mosquitoes, in the US and its territories. With over 13 million dengue cases reported in the Americas in 2024 alone, this timely book synthesizes critical information on vector species, transmission cycles, and effective surveillance and control methods. Dr. Roberto Barrera, a seasoned expert in mosquito ecology and Vector-Borne diseases, presents evidence-based recommendations for public health officials, researchers, and community stakeholders. This essential guide not only addresses the complexities of dengue transmission but also emphasizes the importance of integrated vector management and community engagement in preventing outbreaks. Whether you are a public health professional, a student, or simply interested in vector ecology, this book serves as a vital resource for understanding and combating dengue in an ever-evolving landscape
Beruflich-wissenschaftliche Bildung
No full textDie Akademisierung der Berufswelt ist seit Jahrzehnten ein zentrales Thema der Bildungspolitik. Die Dissertation von Nicolas Schrode beleuchtet die wachsende Bedeutung wissenschaftlicher Kompetenzen für beruflich qualifizierte Fachkräfte in der postmodernen Arbeitswelt.Es wird untersucht, welche wissenschaftlichen Kenntnisse und Fähigkeiten für Fachkräfte heute erforderlich sind, welche Ursachen dem steigenden Bedarf zugrunde liegen und inwiefern die bestehenden Akademisierungsstrategien kritisch zu hinterfragen sind. Anhand eines ausgewählten Arbeitsfeldes wird praxisnah aufgezeigt, wie wissenschaftliches Wissen den Berufsalltag bereichern kann.Die Publikation richtet sich an Bildungsexpert:innen, Wissenschaftler:innen, Entscheidungsträger:innen sowie Fachkräfte, die sich mit der Zukunft beruflicher Bildung auseinandersetzen
Advances in Kidney Transplantation
No full textAdvances in Kidney Transplantation explores recent progress in the field of renal transplantation, highlighting scientific innovations, technological advancements, and clinical perspectives. This volume brings together contributions from international experts who address key topics such as immunological compatibility, strategies to reduce rejection, new immunosuppressive therapies, and improvements in postoperative management. Furthermore, the ethical and social challenges surrounding organ donation are examined, with an emphasis on the need for equitable access to this life-changing therapy. We hope this book will serve as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students seeking to understand the latest developments in this critical area of medicine. We extend our gratitude to all the contributors who made this work possible
Expert Consensus in Science
No full textThis Open Access book shows how expert consensus pervades all areas of science. It explores, in particular, the role of consensus in establishing scientific truth, in guiding professional practice and policy and agreeing on what are acceptable scientific methodologies. For some scientific issues, a consensus forms spontaneously among scientists working on a topic, while for others, where the issues are complex, a formal deliberative consensus process is commonly needed. Deliberative consensus processes are becoming more important as scientists increasingly deal with complex multi-disciplinary issues of policy importance such as climate change due to human activity. While deliberative consensus processes are commonly used, they often lead to criticism from consensus skeptics. The book argues that deliberative consensus processes in science can be improved and proposes a number of realistic ways forward, ending with a discussion of whether communicating the scientific consensus on a topic is a good way to persuade the public
The European Ombudsman Investigated
No full textThis book is a seminal study of the European Ombudsman, focusing on current challenges and future developments by its leading expert commentators. This open access volume traces the evolution of the European Ombudsman over its first almost three decades. Its focus however lies on the current challenges and future perspectives of this ever-innovative EU institution. It brings together leading voices from academia, EU institutions, civil society, and the European Ombudsman’s office. It highlights developments and future potential in several salient fields, from data infrastructure and digital platforms over environmental protection and border protection agencies to revolving doors and industry lobbying. The collection’s breadth of study and depth of expertise will mean this is required reading for scholars of EU law, from both a constitutional and consumer law perspective. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the European University Institute
Constitution et mutations des périphéries urbaines : fonctions, structures et images
No full textLa formation des périphéries urbaines est consubstantielle du processus d’urbanisation, quelle que soit la taille des villes considérées. Il s’agit d’un phénomène mondial, qui s’inscrit lui-même dans une dynamique de développement économique et de croissance démographique. Comme en témoigne le présent volume d’actes, les territoires périphériques se trouvent progressivement intégré aux espaces centraux, avec des phénomènes de densification, des mutations socio-économiques et des changements de fonctions.Le Congrès national des sociétés historiques et scientifiques rassemble chaque année universitaires, membres de sociétés savantes et jeunes chercheurs. Ce recueil est issu de travaux présentés lors du 146e Congrès sur le thème « Périphéries »
Portuguese Landscape Architecture Education, Heritage and Research
No full textIn 2022, the Landscape Architecture course in Portugal celebrated 80 years of existence. This edited collection, Portuguese Landscape Architecture Education, Heritage and Research, commemorates this important milestone by bringing together some of the most respected names in Portuguese Landscape Architecture. Although the book’s content is targeted at the assessment of the Portuguese history and influence, the themes under analysis are all-encompassing within the major fields, namely pedagogy; heritage; theory and methods; and design and landscape planning and management. The book seeks to address several research questions, including How has Landscape Architecture evolved in Portugal and how has it been revealed in the different disciplinary areas and educational institutions, particularly considering the great challenges of today? What legacy did Cabral, Sousa da Câmara and the first generation of landscape architects leave us that can be identified in the theory and practice of research projects, recent or ongoing, carried out by Portuguese landscape architects? How has the education, research and practice of Landscape Architecture in Portugal been influenced or reflected by the exchange of knowledge with other countries? This book will be of interest to researchers and students, as it encompasses an extensive contribution to the field of Landscape Architecture studies, aiming to impact both on the theory and practice of the discipline