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Communities of Practice: What They Are and What Are the Keys to Their Success
In today’s professional and organisational environment, collaboration and knowledge exchange play a fundamental role. In this context, Communities of Practice (CoPs) have emerged as an effective tool for fostering these dynamics, helping organisations to overcome silo mentalities and harness collective intelligence. What Is a Community of Practice? The European Commission’s “Communities of Practice Playbook” defines…
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Higher Education and Its Local Impact: When Research Is Not Enough
The challenge of connecting universities, industry, and talent There is broad consensus on the important role universities play in the development of their regions. Building on this premise, many governments have increased investment in the research capacity of higher education institutions. The expectation is that such investment will boost competitiveness and local well-being. However, the…
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Intangible Economy in the Basque Country
What are intangible assets? Intangible assets are non-physical goods that, despite lacking a tangible presence, generate sustained economic value over time. They include elements such as software, R&D, design, brand image, workforce training, and corporate organizational structures. Although many of these assets are not part of national accounts, in recent decades the idea has gained…
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Claves del análisis coste-efectividad para la evaluación de políticas
Ante la creciente necesidad de optimizar el uso de los recursos públicos, las administraciones enfrentan el reto de diseñar políticas eficaces con presupuestos limitados. En este contexto, el análisis coste-efectividad emerge como una herramienta de gran utilidad, permitiendo evaluar intervenciones de manera sencilla y estructurada para maximizar su impacto. El análisis coste-efectividad (ACE o CEA…