Implementation Of Innovative Projects Research Articles

ASPECTS IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BUSINESS PROJECTS OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN TODAY'S CONDITIONS

Growing competition, environmental and safety requirements, as well as the rapid development of construction technologies require companies to be flexible and ready to adapt to new challenges. The implementation of innovative projects and the use of innovative technologies in the activities of construction enterprises is an integral part of strategic development in today's conditions. This includes implementing the latest technologies, methods, and practices to improve business processes and production productivity. The use of innovative technologies in the activities of construction enterprises plays a significant role in the implementation of construction processes. Namely: increases productivity during the implementation of innovative projects.; the use of the latest technologies improves the quality of the final product; Innovation can help to use resources more efficiently and reduce costs. Therefore, for the effective and effective activity of enterprises, it is necessary to study their use of innovative technologies in the business processes of construction companies and provide proposals for improving the implementation of innovative projects in the activities of construction enterprises.

Corporate Governance and Corporate Green Innovation

After the COVID-19 pandemic, global economic growth has slowed down, trade has shrunk, and higher requirements have been placed on corporate innovation capabilities. While China's economy is developing at a high quality, environmental issues are increasingly attracting widespread social attention. Therefore, this article will focus on the impact of corporate governance on green innovation. The role of corporate governance in green innovation is gaining increasing attention, especially in promoting sustainable development and environmental responsibility. An effective corporate governance structure can provide strategic guidance, resource support, and regulatory guarantees for green innovation. An efficient board of directors and management can not only improve the quality of decision-making, but also ensure that while pursuing economic benefits, companies actively fulfill their social responsibilities and promote the research and development and application of environmental protection technologies. In addition, good corporate governance helps to enhance the trust of stakeholders, thereby promoting the smooth implementation of green innovation projects. Studies have shown that companies with green governance awareness are often more innovative and competitive in the market, driven by environmental regulations and market demand.

Technological collaborations as a mechanism for innovative retail development

Subject. This article considers the current trends in the development of retail. Objectives. The article aims to search for methods to reduce financial, material and time costs for the implementation of innovative projects. Methods. For the study, we used a systems analysis. Results. The article substantiates the need for the use of technological collaborations in the field of retail. Conclusions. Considering the limited access to foreign innovative technologies, the formation of various kinds of alliances in the retail sector can significantly accelerate the development, implementation and promotion of new products, technologies, and intellectual property.

СУТНІСТЬ ПРОЦЕСІВ УПРАВЛІННЯ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНО-ІННОВАЦІЙНИМ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯМ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ

The article studies the essence of the processes of management of investment and innovation support of enterprises. The relevance of the topic lies in the need to study the essence of the processes of management of investment and innovation support of enterprises, since the implementation of innovation activities that ensure the appropriate development of the enterprise depends on the possibilities of attracting and the sufficiency of the financial, investment and innovation resources necessary for this in the form of financial, investment capital; created, attracted or received technologies, machinery, equipment; intellectual intangible assets; material resources and human resources of appropriate qualifications, competence, capable of effectively using these resources, planning, implementing innovation processes and generally managing innovations. The article is aimed at studying the essence of the processes of management of investment and innovation support of enterprises. The methodological basis of the study was the methods of analysis and synthesis, observation, comparison; systemic, resource, historical, complex, logical-dialectical methodological approaches. The scientific results obtained consist in the study of the essence and management of investment and innovation activities, ensuring the growth of enterprises on the basis of the implementation of investment and innovation projects, which requires effective changes in the structure of enterprise management and the use of a wide range of approaches, management methods and their tools in the functional areas of investment innovation management, a combination of the traditional management system and innovations, application of project management methodologies, increasing flexibility, efficiency of resource management and strengthening of resource capacity, implementation of risk management tools and the possibility of timely change management in enterprise management. Prospects for further research are to determine the factors of success of investment and innovation activities, where the most significant components of the readiness of enterprises to implement changes are the availability of their own financial resources for the implementation of such activities, the real possibility of attracting investment resources from external sources for the implementation of investment and innovation activities, the availability of investors and their interest in investing and the formation and development of environment, market, infrastructure of innovation activity for the interaction of all participants in investment and innovation processes.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY IN UKRAINE

The article provides a description of the innovative project Brave1 as the first coordination platform created for the purpose of effective cooperation between stakeholders in the defense tech industry, which works towards ensuring the development of 12 main priority areas for the dissemination of innovative technological developments in Ukraine.The role and quantitative characteristics of the redistribution of the fund of financial resources for the implementation of innovative projects through the mechanism of functioning of the studied platform are substantiated. The functionality of institutions related to the organizational and financial support of innovative development of weapons and military equipment under martial law, including through a platform with the participation of state budget funds, has been determined.The article outlines the main advantages and disadvantages of the current platform and identifies aspects that limit the level of inclusive access for certain categories of potential developers. The conducted research has made it possible to identify the essential features of Brave1 that are characteristic of the functioning of a specialized defense tech ecosystem, which provides access to all stakeholders involved to professionally provide them with organizational, informational, expert, financial and other types of support necessary to promote the development of innovative defense projects in Ukraine.The article summarizes a number of problematic aspects of the innovation platform's functioning and highlights the principles that are important for ensuring the provision of support to producers. The system of such principles includes the principles of transparency, efficiency, priority, objectivity and cyber resilience.They should be taken into account in the interaction of Brave1 participants in order to promote the development of efficiency and effectiveness of innovative technological solutions in the field of security and defense of Ukraine. The need to create new specialized clusters to provide organizational and financial support to national defense industry manufacturers is substantiated.

RISK MANAGEMENT AS A DETERMINING FACTOR IN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Innovations are a key factor in competitiveness but are accompanied by risks such as technological failures and unpredictable market reactions. Effective risk management helps organizations minimize threats, stimulate creativity, and maintain long-term success by ensuring a balance between innovation and risk. This study analyzes the relationship between risk management and innovation management effectiveness. By evaluating how organizations can balance innovative efforts with the need for risk management, the paper emphasizes the importance of implementing risk management strategies to enhance innovation outcomes. Special attention is given to how risk management helps companies make strategic decisions, build an innovation culture, and effectively cope with challenges in competitive and market instability conditions. Risk management in the context of innovation plays a crucial role in the successful implementation of innovation projects. Innovations, by nature, are associated with uncertainty and risks that can significantly affect their success. The risk management process includes identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring various types of risks—technological, financial, market, and organizational. This process helps organizations not only minimize potential threats but also effectively leverage opportunities arising from these risks. The article discusses key stages of risk management and how they can be integrated into innovation processes to ensure the successful implementation of projects and achieve long-term growth and competitive advantages.

Формирование технологического суверенитета в реализации стратегий освоения углеводородных месторождений российской Арктики

The study examines the substantive components of the formation of technological sovereignty by key industries in Russia in the current geopolitical and economic conditions. The directions of state man-agement on creation of institutional basis for implementation of innovative technological projects, production of domestic high-tech products within the framework of the concept of guaranteed independence of the Russian economy in critical infrastructure areas are defined. Promising directions for the implementation of projects aimed at large-scale development of carbon deposits in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation in the medium- and long-term perspective from the perspective of achieving technological sovereignty are identified. The interconnection of strategic plans of government and business structures, training centers and manufacturing enterprises, scientific and industrial institutions for building procedures for further strengthening the technological development of the country is presented. Examples of testing individual domestic components to achieve technological sovereignty in the fuel and energy complex of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, in the construction of ice-class ships, industrial engineering, etc. are outlined. The implementation of natural gas liquefaction projects in the Russian Arctic is becoming a strategically important and relevant topic for the development of carbon deposits. The created and implemented domestic technologies for liquefying natural gas “Arctic Cascade”, “Modified Arctic Cascade”, as well as the new technology “Arctic Mix”, which will be implemented in the future at the new Murmansk LNG terminal, are a good foundation for the innovative and technological development of Russia.

Instruments of state risk management of innovative import substitution projects

Today, the key priority of state policy is to protect the Russian economy from external threats aimed at reducing the rate of economic growth and scientific and technological development in the country. In these conditions, the primary task facing the state is to overcome dependence on imported supplies of critical goods, components, and raw materials. To quickly solve this problem, it is necessary to intensify innovative activities in the field of import substitution, which, in turn, can be achieved by creating favorable conditions for the implementation of innovative projects to create high–tech products capable of replacing foreign analogues.The subject of the research is the instruments for supporting innovative development in the country in order to ensure economic security. The results consist in the development of a model of the system of state support of innovative activity in order to ensure the economic and technological sovereignty. It is distinguished by the use of the mechanism of public–private partnership for the successful implementation of programs in the field of import substitution of critically important products, components and raw materials. To respond to the risks that may arise during the implementation of such programs, a set of instruments was proposed. They represent a set of measures of state support implementing various options for processing project risks (acceptance, evasion, transfer and distribution).

Проблеми і можливості оптимізації ресурсного забезпечення інноваційно-технологічного розвитку підприємств в координатах параметрів економічної безпеки

The purpose of the study is to analyze the problems of resource provision for the technological development of enterprises in the manufacturing sector of the Ukrainian economy considering the technological transition of “Industry 4.0”. Two technological transition methods for domestic producers are considered. The first is through the implementation of innovative and technological projects that, in their technological part, already use artificial intelligence to perform routine tasks in an algorithmic mode. It is advisable to choose it for large enterprises that can accumulate sufficient investment resources to implement such projects. The second is information and technological re-equipment of existing business processes, which are most suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. The management of these processes should be carried out, considering the preservation of an acceptable level of economic security for the enterprise. It is noted that this level is set by planned economic indicators of activity in the context of the goals of the chosen strategy. The author’s position is expressed that decision-making on the selection of projects for innovative and technological development of production systems of enterprises should be based on the results of technological audit and use the possibilities of technological integration within the value chains. The specifics of such an audit for the technological component of operations in current business processes are characterized, and the expediency of covering all participants in the value chain is emphasized. The task of information support for the management system of enterprises integrated into this chain is shown. The results of the technological audit will increase the economic justification of the choice of information technologies to increase the productivity and flexibility of the technological component of the production system of enterprises – participants in the integration formation. Thus, it is possible to balance their resource needs and carry out innovative and technological renewal within the parameters of an acceptable level of economic security. Keywords: innovative and technological renewal, technological audit, information technologies, integration, management system, efficiency.

Information and analytical research of the innovation project effectiveness: Literature review, theory, methodology

Subject. This article discusses the development of the world knowledge economy and the introduction of scientific and technological innovations in production and economic activities. Objectives. The article aims to critically rethink and give a comparative characteristic of the theoretical and methodological tools for assessing the effectiveness of the implementation of scientific and technical innovation projects. Methods. For the study, we used the methods of generalization, grouping, and graphic interpretation. Results. The article defines the current methods for assessing the impact of risks on the economic efficiency of projects, identifies the main approaches to assessing the non-economic components of the effectiveness of innovative projects, and identifies promising areas for the development of the instrumental and methodological base for assessing the innovative project effectiveness. The article also presents the author-developed classification of approaches to assessing the effectiveness of innovative projects. Conclusions. The assessment of the economic efficiency of innovative projects is complicated by a high level of uncertainty. A number of methods make it possible to take into account the impact of risks on the economic efficiency of projects and improve the accuracy of assessment, which, however, is not enough to make effective management decisions. The assessment of non-economic components helps reduce uncertainty and identify positive effects that cannot be interpreted in value.

DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE ON THE PLATFORM OF INNOVATIVE BIOECONOMY

Ukraine's economy is in a state of crisis caused by the war. The agricultural sector in extreme conditions is trying to fulfill its function of ensuring the food security of the state, supporting its export potential despite limited resources and logistical problems. Agrarian science in the conditions of budget funding deficit is trying to find ways to use the scientific and experimental base, developed varieties and technologies to promote the stabilization and revival of agro-industrial production in the industry and regions. Effective models of implementing the innovative potential of agrarian science on a business basis are necessary.The purpose of the study is to justify the platform of market adaptation of science to crisis conditions and the mobilization of scientific potential in the breakthrough directions of the development of the agrarian sphere on the basis of innovative bioeconomy and close cooperation between science and business.To realize the set goal, the work assessed the possibilities of integrating science and business on the platform of innovative bioeconomy in the crisis economic and legal conditions of Ukraine; the bio-ecosystem of the platform and its operational mechanism of the partnership of science and business for the implementation of joint innovation and investment projects are substantiated. For the introduction of a well-founded bioecosystem, a set of measures is proposed for the formation of a platform in the system of agrarian science on the basis of conducted tests and adopted organizational decisions based on the example of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine. Cooperation between agricultural science and business on the basis of the proposed public-private partnership platform ensures the mobilization of scientific potential to solve pressing issues of innovative development of agricultural production, rural areas through the creation and transfer of breakthrough and supporting bioinnovations, the production of competitive innovative agro-food products.

FINANCING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HR ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COUNTRY'S DIGITAL ECONOMY FORMATION

The article is devoted to the study of possible prospects for financing the implementation of HR engineering at manufacturing enterprises in the conditions of the formation of a digital economy. In the process of research, the authors considered the possibilities of implementing HR engineering at production enterprises and focused attention on the main directions of implementation. The principles of financing enterprises that implement changes and transform are revealed. Approaches and strategies aimed at optimizing human capital management in the company are proposed. The authors noted the following main tools of HR engineering for the development and improvement of HR processes, which are key to building effective human capital management strategies in the organization and require funding: organizational management structure, strategic maps, creation of a portrait of personnel competencies, modelling of the human resources management process resources, development of a goal tree, increased flexibility of HR management processes, implementation of a balanced system of indicators. The authors' comprehensive analysis of the implementation of digital HR solutions by manufacturing enterprises in previous years made it possible to identify the most important obstacles to the successful implementation and financing of innovations and digital solutions, the main of which are: insufficient financial resources for the implementation of innovative projects; lack of sufficient financial assistance and stimulation from the state; large financial costs associated with changes in the infrastructure and introduction of new technologies; low interest of investors, which may limit access to external sources of financing; some innovations may require a long payback period, which becomes a challenge for companies; high interest rates on loans can make it difficult to finance innovative projects. Considering these financial factors, it is important to develop comprehensive strategies and tools to overcome obstacles and stimulate the innovative and digital development of manufacturing enterprises.

7.G. Round table: Primary prevention and management of NCDs – the added value of joint actions across Europe

Abstract Two ambitious European joint action projects, funded through the EU4Health programme, are ongoing to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and related risk factors in Europe, targeting both individual and societal levels. Together, these projects aim to scale up effective prevention and management strategies, strengthen public health policies and promote equitable and sustainable healthcare systems across Europe. The Joint Action on CARdiovascular Diseases and DIabetes (JACARDI), with 21 participating countries and a total budget of over €66 million, is focusing on enhancing the implementation of evidence-based innovative pilot projects across the entire patient journey. This includes efforts to improve prevention, early diagnosis, and proactive management of NCDs. The Joint Action Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases (JA PreventNCD), with 25 participating countries and a total budget of over €95 million, particularly aims to enhance joint capacities of countries for implementing, scaling up and evaluating prevention policies and actions at various levels. These projects represent complementary responses to calls for action in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the Healthier Together - EU NCD Initiative, with JA PreventNCD emphasizing primary prevention and policy while JACARDI focuses on secondary prevention and health systems strengthening. Both projects will generate new policy-relevant evidence based on implementation, monitoring and scaling-up of best and innovative practices and policies across Europe. The projects share a focus on equity, diversity, scalability and sustainability, while avoiding fragmentation and duplication of actions. Under the EU4Health programme, launched to strengthen European health collaboration in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU has recently invested over €200 million in public health initiatives, with additional investments from national authorities participating in the joint actions. With this new wave of funding, real population impact should be anticipated, but what can we realistically expect to be the outcomes and what are the criteria for success? In this round table discussion 1) these two joint action projects will be presented, highlighting their innovative aspects; 2) views on the added value and potential in cross-national collaborations for prevention and management of NCDs will be debated, and 3) how synergies will be leveraged for maximum impact will be explored. Panelists will share their perspectives on the projects’ potential to change the public health landscape in Europe. Workshop participants will subsequently be encouraged to engage in the discussion with the objective that views and experiences are exchanged, opportunities for collaboration and engagement are shared and energy is mobilized to harness the benefits of such large-scale policy-relevant collaborations. Key messages • Synergies and collaboration to drive policy development and foster increased capacity are the pillars to build a healthier Europe. • Two large-scale Joint Actions drive impact by highlighting innovative NCD prevention strategies and fostering collaborative engagement.

абезпечення інноваційного розвитку національної економіки на основі реалізації економічних інтересів учасників систем кластерного партнерства в умовах нових викликів

Introduction. Recent years have been a challenge for the Ukrainian economy. The full-scale war caused significant destruction, interrupted production chains and led to massive migration of the population. In such circumstances, the issues of economic recovery and increasing its competitiveness are particularly acute. The cluster approach, as a proven tool for economic development, can be an effective mechanism for overcoming the consequences of war and ensuring sustainable growth. In the developed countries of the world, there is an increase in cluster formations, where the organizational and functional structures do not change, but the process of joint interaction intensifies, which creates favorable conditions for the development of cluster partnerships based on integrated and quasi-integrated relationships and the economy of the territories where they are based. Problem Statement. The effectiveness of cluster partnerships has been proven theoretically by foreign scientists and confirmed by foreign examples. However, modern approaches to the development of cluster partnership systems of the national economy and the implementation of cluster policy in Ukraine do not consider military consequences, the specifics of the territories, the features of cluster partnership as a network interaction of integrated and quasi-integrated business structures, government and scientific institutions, synergistic links between them, regional, sectoral and other aspects. The purpose is to study the features and formulate directions for ensuring the innovative development of the national economy based on the realization of the economic interests of participants in cluster partnership systems in the face of new challenges. Methods. The study used general scientific and special methods, in particular, description, analysis, theoretical generalization, synthesis. Results. The directions of state support for the innovative development of the national economy based on the realization of the interests of participants in cluster partnership systems, which are implemented by intensifying the policy of cluster partnership in the innovation sector and are an alternative option for the formation and support of initiatives in the implementation of innovative projects. A characteristic of cluster partnership systems is the acquisition of forms of mutual assistance through cooperation in the regulatory policy of innovative development of the country's economy. The private sector is responsible for increasing the amount of funding for the innovation process, directly implements and ensures the commercialization of innovations. The state, first of all, provides legislative, financial, and informational support, and undertakes the training of highly qualified personnel. Conclusions. State support is the driving force behind the development of cluster partnership systems, which are implemented through the intensification of cluster partnership policy in the innovation sector and is the only alternative option for the formation and support of initiatives in the implementation of innovative projects for the development of the national economy in the post-war period.

THE IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRO-FOOD SPHERE

The agro-food sphere is one of the key industries in the country's economy and plays a major role in ensuring food security. The development of the agro-food sphere requires the development and implementation of innovative projects in this field. The creation and implementation of such innovative projects require the availability of information support, which includes complete and up-to-date information about the objects and processes related to the project. It has been proven that the innovative development of the agro-food sphere is closely related to the digitalization process in this field. It is noted that digitalization in the management of agriculture and the agro-food sphere opens up new opportunities for increasing the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of this industry. The main directions of implementing digitalization in the agro-food sphere have been studied, including the creation of electronic registers and databases, and the development of decision support systems. The integration of e-government services in the agro-food sphere offers significant opportunities for improving the efficiency of public administration, enhancing service delivery, improving interaction between public authorities and agricultural market entities, and ensuring sustainable agricultural development. The author has developed a methodology for the integral assessment of the level of e-government development in the country. The integral assessment is based on initial indicators, including those defined by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The method of the modified principal component was used to determine the weighting coefficients of these indicators in the integral assessment. Integral assessments of the components of the agro-food sphere have been determined: the food industry, retail trade in food products, and indicators related to the protection and preservation of the environment associated with the agro-food sphere. A significant correlation has been found between these integral assessments and the integral assessment of digitalization

Management of innovative projects to ensure innovative development of enterprises

The subject of the study is theoretical provisions, methodology of adaptive management of innovation projects and innovative development of enterprises, methodological basis, practical proposals for its research in modern conditions. The purpose of the article is to summarize generalization of the theoretical basis of the features of innovative projects, the expediency of using organizational structures for managing the processes of their formation and implementation, analysis of adaptive methodologies for managing innovative projects to ensure the employment of workers, their innovative development, and development of practical recommendations on these issues for a working enterprise. The purpose is revealed by solving the following tasks: generalize the features of innovative projects that determine the success of their implementation; determine the feasibility of using organizational structures of enterprise management for the formation and implementation of innovative projects to ensure innovative development; identify and propose the use of adaptive management methodologies for innovative projects to achieve successful innovative development of enterprises; develop a hybrid organizational structure for innovation management; the main directions of innovative personnel management of enterprises to promote their employment and management of innovative development are proposed. To solve the tasks, the following methods were used: theoretical generalization, analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction, structural and logical analysis, systemic and situational approaches, the method of working day photography, Agile adaptive management methodology, graphic method, and the authors' own practical experience. The conclusions and results of the article are as follows: it is proved that the management of innovation projects should take into account their features, be based on the use of project, matrix and hybrid organizational management structures and the application of adaptive methodologies for managing innovation development and the formation and implementation of innovation projects, such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean. For the operating enterprise Nebozvid LLC, using adaptive management methodologies, a hybrid organizational structure of the project department has been developed to ensure the innovative development of the enterprise through the implementation of innovative projects with the organization of small project teams. The main trends in innovative personnel management of enterprises are proposed, the use of which contributes to the success of innovative project management to ensure the innovative development of enterprises.

Competition in the vegetable market and challenges for the industry: a bibliometric analysis of dominant publications

Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to identify current and future directions of research using bibliometric analysis of publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases on the problems of competition in the vegetable market and industry development, as well as dominant topics. Methodology / approach. A comprehensive review of 1246 publications indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases was carried out using the VOSviewer and Bibliometrix software packages. The analysis was carried out using Microsoft Excel, Canva, and Datawrapper programs, and after careful consideration, 67 works were selected for in-depth study. Results. The bibliometric analysis of the published publications revealed research trends; using software analysis, by periods, the main directions of research carried out in the last 60 years were evaluated; participation of countries in the process of scientific research was determined; research clusters were identified according to the countries and authors of dominant publications. The paper provides conclusions about current research problems in the publications on competition in the vegetable market and industry challenges, and offers recommendations for future research directions. It was determined that conducting a similar bibliometric research in developing countries such as Georgia is impossible at this stage due to the lack of a local scientific database, also they do not have enough abilities to publish a large number of articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Impeding factors were identified and ways to solve the problem were determined. Originality / scientific novelty. Based on the bibliometric analysis, for the first time, investigation is conducted to examine the competition in the vegetable market and industry challenges. The bibliometric analysis revealed that the research field has been developing steadily and continuously over the years, with narrow and specialised topics being transformed in a multifaceted way in the wake of global issues. The research area is geographically unevenly concentrated in the countries of North America, Europe and Asia. Practical value / implications. The obtained results will help stakeholders, in particular: (і) researchers to identify current issues in the industry; (іі) the major players in the vegetable market in assessing the level of market competition; and (ііі) political actors in determining the characteristics of the industry for the implementation of innovative projects.

Technological innovations and sustainability: Shaping the future of smart cities in urban planning

Smart cities have surfaced as pioneers in new urban planning practices during this era of increased urbanization rates. These advanced technologies have been implemented to improve life and solve many problems we are facing nowadays. This study seeks to investigate smart cities that can be developed in their advantages and disadvantages, as well as opportunities and threats. The main goal is to make technology more evenly accessible and utilizable within different urban neighborhoods. Our approach to analysing smart cities is multidisciplinary, including several sectors like urban planning, green city programmes, innovative urban enterprises, and information and communication technology (ICT). The study introduces eight novel models and integrates them into a comprehensive framework to assess smart cities, offering several possible applications. Findings indicate that digital technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) can significantly transform urban dynamics, per the findings. Conversely, they emphasise significant security, privacy, and economic parity concerns. The success and widespread implementation of innovative city projects will depend on how these challenges are resolved. It is imperative to tackle these issues to ensure the ongoing feasibility of intelligent cities as a viable choice for urban development. This study emphasises the need for a well-rounded approach that maximises benefits and minimises risks to promote inclusive, safe, and equitable urban environments via smart city advancements.

Managing stakeholders for implementing innovations: The case of a flood protection project in Kenya

Managing stakeholders for implementing innovations: The case of a flood protection project in Kenya

Ex-Ante Evaluation and Implementation of Science, Technology and Innovation Projects

Ex-Ante Evaluation and Implementation of Science, Technology and Innovation Projects