PRIN - Projects of Relevant National Interest, Ministry of University and Research
Innovation for global challenges in a connected world: the role of local resources and socio-economic conditions
June 2020 - December 2023
This project aims to study the role of innovation and technological change in addressing the main economic and social challenges of a global nature. In particular, it addresses the conditions for a new economic reconstruction in a world context characterized by growing competition and environmental fragility.
The project will try to answer research questions regarding some challenges that require innovative answers:
i) How innovation in new areas and sectors could provide a viable strategy to overcome recent economic crises and ensure economic development. Is there a new potential techno-economic paradigm and how can companies, industries and nations prepare themselves?
ii) What is the impact of the international spread of emerging technologies, including green and digital ones, on global value chains? How can these links be promoted to get better responses on climate change and other important socio-economic goals?
(iii) The interaction between green and digital technologies in the transition to sustainable and more inclusive modes of production. Can these new technologies lead to greater social inclusion?
(iv) The impact of technological change and the international diffusion of technologies in addressing the challenge of climate change and related extreme events. How can adverse events be addressed and mitigated?