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Open Innovation Meets Democracy on Malta

Open Innovation Meets Democracy on Malta

May-26-17 By IdeaConnection
The island country of Malta may start to change the way it does politics, by taking an open innovation approach.

The aim is to bridge the gap between politicians and the public, allowing individuals greater participation in the democratic process.
Can Open Innovation Keep Plastics Out of Our Oceans?

Can Open Innovation Keep Plastics Out of Our Oceans?

May-19-17 By IdeaConnection
According to the Prince of Wales, plastic in the world's oceans is a "growing ecological and human disaster".  He was speaking at the launch of a huge open innovation initiative to tackle this environmental menace.

His words follow a report by the Dame Ellen MacArthur Foundation that if solutions are not found, the world's oceans will contain more plastics than fish, by weight by the year 2050.
Embracing Open Innovation to Prevent Complacency

Embracing Open Innovation to Prevent Complacency

May-12-17 By IdeaConnection
In an interview with The Nikkei, a daily financial newspaper, Honda Motor's President and CEO Takahiro Hachigo talked about the importance of open innovation to his company.

Among its principle reasons for reaching out to external sources of expertise is to continue to be competitive and to prevent complacency from settling in.
Crowdsourcing Boost for Businesses in Jerusalem

Crowdsourcing Boost for Businesses in Jerusalem

May-05-17 By IdeaConnection
 

The innovation team at the Jerusalem Municipality in Jerusalem has come up with a crowdsourcing app designed to help entrepreneurs decide where to open up new businesses.

It is called Coming Soon and will rely on the input of the city's residents and business owners.