Chapter 8: Knowledge and Information Management

Title: CentraLab solution: towards a tool for policy modeling

Author(s): Andrea Kő, Zoltán Szabó

Address: Corvinno Technology Transfer Center Ltd., Közraktár út 12/A, Budapest, 1092, Hungary | Corvinus University of Budapest, Fővám tér 13-15, Budapest, 1092, Hungary

Reference: Software, Knowledge, Information Management and Applications (SKIMA 2013) pp. 370 - 376

Abstract/Summary: The paper discusses CentraLab ICT solution as a supporting environment for policy modeling. CentraLab project is co-financed by the ERDF, its main objective is to transform Central Europe into a broad-reaching laboratory for innovation, and to promote Living Lab approach. CentraLab pilot project aims to ground and establish a system, where ecological, economical and public administration requirements can be harmonized. We created a tool, an online portal for co-creation in ecodesign to raise awareness, collect and spread knowledge concerning current questions of waste management. The paper discusses ICT innovation in CentraLab solution, and the extension possibilities of the technology in policy making.

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