The document summarizes a project between the Zemgale Planning Region of Latvia and Spydeberg municipality in Norway. The project aimed to strengthen Zemgale's administrative and entrepreneurship capacities through cooperation with Norwegian institutions. Key activities included developing planning tools and databases, analyzing business support programs, launching public-private partnership pilot projects, providing training to regional and local authorities on spatial planning and entrepreneurship, and establishing cooperation networks between stakeholders in both countries. The project had 11 partners and was implemented over 2008-2010 with a total budget of 516,780 euros from the Norwegian Financial Instrument and Latvian state co-financing.
Lubomir Macak has over 10 years of experience working on projects related to regional development, spatial planning, and cross-border cooperation between Slovakia and Hungary. He has held positions as managing director at consulting firms and as a project coordinator and technical expert for various organizations. Notable recent projects include coordinating the Slovakia-Hungary Cross-border Spatial Study and serving as the national researcher for a study on cross-border cooperation in the Danube Region.
This document summarizes the results of a Norwegian survey on leisure time and sustainable development. It finds that leisure time consumption in post-industrialized countries is increasing, with the most environmentally damaging types growing the most. Specifically, the survey examines Norwegian leisure time energy use in categories like holiday travel, visiting friends, hobbies, and entertainment. It finds that leisure time accounts for 23% of total household energy use in Norway. While some leisure activities are decreasing in environmental impact over time, others like air travel are increasing significantly and offsetting those gains. The document discusses approaches to reducing the environmental impacts of leisure consumption through more efficient resource use, consumption pattern changes, and moderating high-impact activities.
This document discusses sustainable shortsea shipping, both currently and in the future. It presents a shortsea shipping calculator that calculates emissions door-to-door based on actual routes and ship information. Currently, shortsea shipping results in 40-70% lower CO2 emissions per ton-km compared to trucking. Future improvements aim to cut CO2 emissions in half through ship design upgrades like hull modifications, hybrid technologies, new fuels like LNG and biofuels, as well as optimizing logistics. With support through policies like CO2 taxes and research funding, shortsea shipping's future potential for carbon neutrality is promising.
Stevie Christie: Sustainable Nature Based ExperiencesInnovation Norway
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Wilderness Scotland is a tour operator that offers week-long outdoor adventure experiences across Scotland, including walking, hiking, biking, kayaking, and winter activities. They aim to operate sustainably by supporting local communities through employment, protecting natural assets, and educating clients. One example is their walking tour in Knoydart, which supports several local businesses, uses sustainable accommodations and transportation, and injects 贈10k into the local economy per trip. They market their tours as sustainable experiences and see potential for Norway to develop as a sustainable nature-based tourism destination through its natural assets and emphasis on sustainability.
Powered by Nature - Sustainable Solutions from NorwayBy Nature AS
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This document promotes Norway's focus on green innovation and sustainable solutions. It outlines Norway's plans to showcase and promote Norwegian green technologies and solutions to a global audience through a dedicated website (www.bynature.no), visitor center, and tours. The goal is to increase exports, attract green investment, and support UN sustainability goals by demonstrating Norway's innovative green solutions and commitment to the environment. Companies and organizations are invited to join by creating a free profile on the website to gain global exposure, networking opportunities, and access to potential customers and stakeholders interested in green solutions from Norway.
Norway has abundant natural resources like oil, gas, and hydropower. It is a major exporter of oil and gas, which provide a significant portion of its GDP. Norway uses hydropower for most of its electricity, generating over 99% of its supply from hydro. However, it also consumes a lot of energy domestically and from fossil fuels. Norway is trying to transition to more renewable energy and reduce its dependence on hydropower by developing other sources like solar. It also aims to influence other countries' sustainable energy development based on its own experience managing oil resources and developing renewables.
About URBAN INNO
A significantly better linkage of actors within urban innovation ecosystems (public authorities, research organizations, industry as well as end-users respectively customers and citizens) is needed for a better use of innovation potentials. Public and private sectors recognize that there is especially a significant gap in the field of participation in innovation processes from people as citizens and as users and customers. Many smart solutions, technologies and services are not used widely because of the lack of knowledge and motivation or acceptance of end-users.
URBAN INNO focuses on maximizing innovation potentials of urban ecosystems through:
- Better linking actors in innovation systems by establishing and interlinking quadruple helix clusters and networks in the partner regions; and
- Developing and implementing new participatory methods and tools to engage end-users in innovation processes with the objective to have educated and motivated users.
URBAN INNO will be implemented in small-medium sized urban ecosystems in central Europe with strong replication potential due to the big number of similar-sized cities in the EU. Quadruple-helix networks will be established and regional/urban innovation action plans developed (setup of demo centres and testbeds for industry). In parallel, new participatory methods and tools will be developed and tested in pilot projects. Participative urban environments will substantially improve their innovation performance with the established innovation environment. A transnational cooperation strategy and platform will provide all interested regions the best available participatory tools and qualified facilitators and best practice will enable transfer and exchange of urban innovation models and practices throughout central Europe.
Our project is funded by the Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme that encourages cooperation on shared challenges in central Europe. With 246 million Euro of funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the programme supports institutions to work together beyond borders to improve cities and regions in Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.
This document discusses energy planning initiatives in Serbia supported by the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities. It describes a program between 2012-2015 funded by SKGO & SALAR that aimed to strengthen democracy, development, and ties between Serbia and the EU through five components including EU accession, environmental protection, gender equality, and regulatory frameworks. It then focuses on energy planning activities involving the cities of Ni邸, Kula, and Varvarin in Serbia and V辰xj旦 in Sweden. These activities included developing energy strategy planning documents and exploring V辰xj旦's sustainable energy development experiences. The document outlines plans to develop an energy transition roadmap for Ni邸 using inspiration from various planning documents and the participatory backcasting method
Research Council of Norway on eGov R&ITrond Knudsen
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Short presentation from the Research Council of Norway on Research for Public Sector Innovation and Renewal, given at National Science Foundation, Washington DC, USA, March 18th, 2010.
Prezentare MLPS Comitet Director din 19 noiembrie 2012GIZ Moldova
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The document outlines a project to modernize local public services in Moldova through investments and capacity building from 2010-2015. It details contributions from Germany ($17.9 million), Romania ($0.7 million), Sweden ($5.5 million), and the EU ($5 million) to support activities like:
- Developing regional operational plans for water, sanitation, solid waste management, and energy efficiency.
- Creating a pipeline of investment projects in these sectors ready for funding.
- Building the capacity of regional and local authorities to plan and manage projects.
The goal is to improve services across sectors through integrated planning, cooperation between authorities, targeted investments, and increased management capacities.
Nordic Innovation lighthouse project: Innovative Nordic digital solutionsRie Aleksandra Walle
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This lighthouse project aims to develop the Nordic region into a pioneer for new digital solutions by removing barriers to a common digital market and supporting innovative digital solutions. Key activities include developing a vision for a Nordic digital society by 2025, collaborating on projects regarding electronic identification, smart government, and data-driven innovation, and strengthening the Nordic digital ecosystem through networking events.
This document provides information on 5 thematic working groups that were part of the PLANET project. It details the objectives, activities, and expected results of projects submitted by each group to the Europe for Citizens programme. In total, 103 participants from 5 countries and 36 municipalities were involved across the 5 projects, which focused on topics like active aging, rural development, entrepreneurship, culture, and waste management.
The document discusses the INSPIRE directive, which aims to establish a spatial data infrastructure across Europe to support environmental policies and activities that impact the environment. The 27 EU member states are in charge of implementing the INSPIRE directive and setting up spatial data infrastructures within their countries. These national SDIs will allow for sharing of environmental spatial data between public organizations and facilitate public access to spatial information across borders in Europe. The full implementation is required by 2019. The document also mentions benefits of a SDI for spatial planning such as time and cost savings, improved skills, better decision making, and innovation.
The document discusses water management programs and donor activities in Serbia. It notes that Serbia is not in compliance with several EU directives on waste water and pollution. It estimates infrastructure investment needs of 1.3 billion for drinking water and 3.3 billion for waste water. It discusses the Municipal Infrastructure Support Program which assists municipalities in infrastructure projects and has implemented over 20 projects worth over 68 million since 2005. It also discusses other donor programs from the EU, World Bank, Japan, and others that provide funding and technical support for water management and infrastructure projects in Serbia.
ISOCARP @ WUF10 | Projects and Activities of ISOCARP InstituteTjark Gall
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The session at the World Urban Forum included an overview of the activities and projects of ISOCARP Institute, the research branch of the International Society of City and Regional Planners.
This project aimed to address traffic and transportation problems in Macedonia and Serbia from a sustainable development perspective. It was a collaborative effort between Proaktiva, a Macedonian NGO, and the Serbian Town Planners Association. Activities included gathering data on traffic issues, improving cooperation between transportation stakeholders, raising public awareness of traffic emissions impacts, piloting sustainable urban design projects, publishing public transportation maps, and campaigns encouraging alternatives to car use like biking and car-free days. The overall goal was to promote more sustainable transportation options and change perceptions of private vehicle use.
The document outlines internationalization plans for the J叩szs叩g Small-Region in Hungary. The region contains 18 settlements with a population of 86,881 across 1,162 square kilometers. It has an unemployment rate of 9% and is home to a university faculty and five vocational schools. A key goal is fostering partnerships to boost cooperation between stakeholders, SMEs, and local governments. Priority areas of cooperation include renewable energy, tourism, waste processing, e-government, innovation, agriculture, culture, and promotion of the region. The goals are to establish an internationalization strategy, strengthen networks and innovation, and increase economic opportunities and partnerships both internationally and locally.
The document discusses how living labs can promote regional development in Sicily. It proposes two strategies: 1) A sectoral strategy focusing on scientific research and technological innovation with 50 million in potential funding. 2) A territorial strategy integrating living labs across all regional development axes with 900 million in potential funding. This territorial living lab approach aims to broaden regional policies from individual sectors to involve local communities and stakeholders in innovation.
Per Even Vidnes has over 30 years of experience in environmental engineering and waste management. He has worked on numerous projects in Norway and Eastern Europe, ranging from national plans to detailed designs. Some of his most recent projects include developing closure plans for landfills and assessing sludge management plans. He is a senior adviser with extensive experience managing projects and providing consulting services related to waste, water supply, and sanitation.
This document provides a profile summary for Aleksander Karol Gumos. It includes his contact details, professional experience as a GIS specialist and engineer working for oil and gas companies, educational background including degrees in geoinformatics and geography, software skills and qualifications, publications, references, and interests. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, Gumos has gained extensive expertise in applied geographic information systems, 3D visualizations, simulations, and geoinformatics solutions for survey, life of field, and subsea engineering projects.
Overcoming Resource Scarcity by Implementing Strategic Regional Plans Through...Private
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The document summarizes preliminary findings from a research project studying how strategic spatial planning contributes to urban regional development through projects. Key findings are that strategic plans are often implemented through projects due to limited resources, scarce land, and repurposing outdated areas. Projects catalyze transformation. Governance involves collaboration between public entities and private groups. Further research is needed to fully understand these relationships and their impact on land use change.
This document summarizes the progress of the Pan Baltic Scope project from June to September 2018. It describes workshops and meetings held between partner countries to facilitate cross-border collaboration on maritime spatial planning in the Baltic Sea region. Key activities included discussions of ecosystem-based approaches, cumulative impact assessment tools, green infrastructure mapping and land-sea interactions. Data sharing was advanced through the development of a shared data model and platform. Planning forums and bilateral meetings addressed specific national and border issues. The document indicates that work is ongoing on case studies, monitoring, economic analysis and further integrating land-sea interaction concepts.
The document summarizes Norway's regional policy. It discusses the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway's population distribution across its counties and municipalities, aims of regional policy including sustaining settlements and access to services nationwide, and challenges of sparsely populated regions. It then outlines the main measures and instruments of regional policy, including investment aid, start-up grants, infrastructure programs, regionally differentiated taxes and contributions, and implementing bodies.
This document discusses energy planning initiatives in Serbia supported by the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities. It describes a program between 2012-2015 funded by SKGO & SALAR that aimed to strengthen democracy, development, and ties between Serbia and the EU through five components including EU accession, environmental protection, gender equality, and regulatory frameworks. It then focuses on energy planning activities involving the cities of Ni邸, Kula, and Varvarin in Serbia and V辰xj旦 in Sweden. These activities included developing energy strategy planning documents and exploring V辰xj旦's sustainable energy development experiences. The document outlines plans to develop an energy transition roadmap for Ni邸 using inspiration from various planning documents and the participatory backcasting method
Research Council of Norway on eGov R&ITrond Knudsen
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Short presentation from the Research Council of Norway on Research for Public Sector Innovation and Renewal, given at National Science Foundation, Washington DC, USA, March 18th, 2010.
Prezentare MLPS Comitet Director din 19 noiembrie 2012GIZ Moldova
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The document outlines a project to modernize local public services in Moldova through investments and capacity building from 2010-2015. It details contributions from Germany ($17.9 million), Romania ($0.7 million), Sweden ($5.5 million), and the EU ($5 million) to support activities like:
- Developing regional operational plans for water, sanitation, solid waste management, and energy efficiency.
- Creating a pipeline of investment projects in these sectors ready for funding.
- Building the capacity of regional and local authorities to plan and manage projects.
The goal is to improve services across sectors through integrated planning, cooperation between authorities, targeted investments, and increased management capacities.
Nordic Innovation lighthouse project: Innovative Nordic digital solutionsRie Aleksandra Walle
油
This lighthouse project aims to develop the Nordic region into a pioneer for new digital solutions by removing barriers to a common digital market and supporting innovative digital solutions. Key activities include developing a vision for a Nordic digital society by 2025, collaborating on projects regarding electronic identification, smart government, and data-driven innovation, and strengthening the Nordic digital ecosystem through networking events.
This document provides information on 5 thematic working groups that were part of the PLANET project. It details the objectives, activities, and expected results of projects submitted by each group to the Europe for Citizens programme. In total, 103 participants from 5 countries and 36 municipalities were involved across the 5 projects, which focused on topics like active aging, rural development, entrepreneurship, culture, and waste management.
The document discusses the INSPIRE directive, which aims to establish a spatial data infrastructure across Europe to support environmental policies and activities that impact the environment. The 27 EU member states are in charge of implementing the INSPIRE directive and setting up spatial data infrastructures within their countries. These national SDIs will allow for sharing of environmental spatial data between public organizations and facilitate public access to spatial information across borders in Europe. The full implementation is required by 2019. The document also mentions benefits of a SDI for spatial planning such as time and cost savings, improved skills, better decision making, and innovation.
The document discusses water management programs and donor activities in Serbia. It notes that Serbia is not in compliance with several EU directives on waste water and pollution. It estimates infrastructure investment needs of 1.3 billion for drinking water and 3.3 billion for waste water. It discusses the Municipal Infrastructure Support Program which assists municipalities in infrastructure projects and has implemented over 20 projects worth over 68 million since 2005. It also discusses other donor programs from the EU, World Bank, Japan, and others that provide funding and technical support for water management and infrastructure projects in Serbia.
ISOCARP @ WUF10 | Projects and Activities of ISOCARP InstituteTjark Gall
油
The session at the World Urban Forum included an overview of the activities and projects of ISOCARP Institute, the research branch of the International Society of City and Regional Planners.
This project aimed to address traffic and transportation problems in Macedonia and Serbia from a sustainable development perspective. It was a collaborative effort between Proaktiva, a Macedonian NGO, and the Serbian Town Planners Association. Activities included gathering data on traffic issues, improving cooperation between transportation stakeholders, raising public awareness of traffic emissions impacts, piloting sustainable urban design projects, publishing public transportation maps, and campaigns encouraging alternatives to car use like biking and car-free days. The overall goal was to promote more sustainable transportation options and change perceptions of private vehicle use.
The document outlines internationalization plans for the J叩szs叩g Small-Region in Hungary. The region contains 18 settlements with a population of 86,881 across 1,162 square kilometers. It has an unemployment rate of 9% and is home to a university faculty and five vocational schools. A key goal is fostering partnerships to boost cooperation between stakeholders, SMEs, and local governments. Priority areas of cooperation include renewable energy, tourism, waste processing, e-government, innovation, agriculture, culture, and promotion of the region. The goals are to establish an internationalization strategy, strengthen networks and innovation, and increase economic opportunities and partnerships both internationally and locally.
The document discusses how living labs can promote regional development in Sicily. It proposes two strategies: 1) A sectoral strategy focusing on scientific research and technological innovation with 50 million in potential funding. 2) A territorial strategy integrating living labs across all regional development axes with 900 million in potential funding. This territorial living lab approach aims to broaden regional policies from individual sectors to involve local communities and stakeholders in innovation.
Per Even Vidnes has over 30 years of experience in environmental engineering and waste management. He has worked on numerous projects in Norway and Eastern Europe, ranging from national plans to detailed designs. Some of his most recent projects include developing closure plans for landfills and assessing sludge management plans. He is a senior adviser with extensive experience managing projects and providing consulting services related to waste, water supply, and sanitation.
This document provides a profile summary for Aleksander Karol Gumos. It includes his contact details, professional experience as a GIS specialist and engineer working for oil and gas companies, educational background including degrees in geoinformatics and geography, software skills and qualifications, publications, references, and interests. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, Gumos has gained extensive expertise in applied geographic information systems, 3D visualizations, simulations, and geoinformatics solutions for survey, life of field, and subsea engineering projects.
Overcoming Resource Scarcity by Implementing Strategic Regional Plans Through...Private
油
The document summarizes preliminary findings from a research project studying how strategic spatial planning contributes to urban regional development through projects. Key findings are that strategic plans are often implemented through projects due to limited resources, scarce land, and repurposing outdated areas. Projects catalyze transformation. Governance involves collaboration between public entities and private groups. Further research is needed to fully understand these relationships and their impact on land use change.
This document summarizes the progress of the Pan Baltic Scope project from June to September 2018. It describes workshops and meetings held between partner countries to facilitate cross-border collaboration on maritime spatial planning in the Baltic Sea region. Key activities included discussions of ecosystem-based approaches, cumulative impact assessment tools, green infrastructure mapping and land-sea interactions. Data sharing was advanced through the development of a shared data model and platform. Planning forums and bilateral meetings addressed specific national and border issues. The document indicates that work is ongoing on case studies, monitoring, economic analysis and further integrating land-sea interaction concepts.
The document summarizes Norway's regional policy. It discusses the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway's population distribution across its counties and municipalities, aims of regional policy including sustaining settlements and access to services nationwide, and challenges of sparsely populated regions. It then outlines the main measures and instruments of regional policy, including investment aid, start-up grants, infrastructure programs, regionally differentiated taxes and contributions, and implementing bodies.
How to use Init Hooks in Odoo 18 - Odoo 際際滷sCeline George
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In this slide, well discuss on how to use Init Hooks in Odoo 18. In Odoo, Init Hooks are essential functions specified as strings in the __init__ file of a module.
Finals of Kaun TALHA : a Travel, Architecture, Lifestyle, Heritage and Activism quiz, organized by Conquiztadors, the Quiz society of Sri Venkateswara College under their annual quizzing fest El Dorado 2025.
APM People Interest Network Conference 2025
- Autonomy, Teams and Tension
- Oliver Randall & David Bovis
- Own Your Autonomy
Oliver Randall
Consultant, Tribe365
Oliver is a career project professional since 2011 and started volunteering with APM in 2016 and has since chaired the People Interest Network and the North East Regional Network. Oliver has been consulting in culture, leadership and behaviours since 2019 and co-developed HPTM速an off the shelf high performance framework for teams and organisations and is currently working with SAS (Stellenbosch Academy for Sport) developing the culture, leadership and behaviours framework for future elite sportspeople whilst also holding down work as a project manager in the NHS at North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust.
David Bovis
Consultant, Duxinaroe
A Leadership and Culture Change expert, David is the originator of BTFA and The Dux Model.
With a Masters in Applied Neuroscience from the Institute of Organisational Neuroscience, he is widely regarded as the Go-To expert in the field, recognised as an inspiring keynote speaker and change strategist.
He has an industrial engineering background, majoring in TPS / Lean. David worked his way up from his apprenticeship to earn his seat at the C-suite table. His career spans several industries, including Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Space, Heavy Industries and Elec-Mech / polymer contract manufacture.
Published in Londons Evening Standard quarterly business supplement, James Caans Your business Magazine, Quality World, the Lean Management Journal and Cambridge Universities PMA, he works as comfortably with leaders from FTSE and Fortune 100 companies as he does owner-managers in SMEs. He is passionate about helping leaders understand the neurological root cause of a high-performance culture and sustainable change, in business.
Session | Own Your Autonomy The Importance of Autonomy in Project Management
#OwnYourAutonomy is aiming to be a global APM initiative to position everyone to take a more conscious role in their decision making process leading to increased outcomes for everyone and contribute to a world in which all projects succeed.
We want everyone to join the journey.
#OwnYourAutonomy is the culmination of 3 years of collaborative exploration within the Leadership Focus Group which is part of the APM People Interest Network. The work has been pulled together using the 5 HPTM速 Systems and the BTFA neuroscience leadership programme.
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/apm-people-network/about/
Prelims of Kaun TALHA : a Travel, Architecture, Lifestyle, Heritage and Activism quiz, organized by Conquiztadors, the Quiz society of Sri Venkateswara College under their annual quizzing fest El Dorado 2025.
The Constitution, Government and Law making bodies .saanidhyapatel09
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This PowerPoint presentation provides an insightful overview of the Constitution, covering its key principles, features, and significance. It explains the fundamental rights, duties, structure of government, and the importance of constitutional law in governance. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the foundation of a nations legal framework.
APM People Interest Network Conference 2025
-Autonomy, Teams and Tension: Projects under stress
-Tim Lyons
-The neurological levels of
team-working: Harmony and tensions
With a background in projects spanning more than 40 years, Tim Lyons specialised in the delivery of large, complex, multi-disciplinary programmes for clients including Crossrail, Network Rail, ExxonMobil, Siemens and in patent development. His first career was in broadcasting, where he designed and built commercial radio station studios in Manchester, Cardiff and Bristol, also working as a presenter and programme producer. Tim now writes and presents extensively on matters relating to the human and neurological aspects of projects, including communication, ethics and coaching. He holds a Masters degree in NLP, is an NLP Master Practitioner and International Coach. He is the Deputy Lead for APMs People Interest Network.
Session | The Neurological Levels of Team-working: Harmony and Tensions
Understanding how teams really work at conscious and unconscious levels is critical to a harmonious workplace. This session uncovers what those levels are, how to use them to detect and avoid tensions and how to smooth the management of change by checking you have considered all of them.
Useful environment methods in Odoo 18 - Odoo 際際滷sCeline George
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In this slide well discuss on the useful environment methods in Odoo 18. In Odoo 18, environment methods play a crucial role in simplifying model interactions and enhancing data processing within the ORM framework.
Finals of Rass MELAI : a Music, Entertainment, Literature, Arts and Internet Culture Quiz organized by Conquiztadors, the Quiz society of Sri Venkateswara College under their annual quizzing fest El Dorado 2025.
How to Manage Putaway Rule in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
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Inventory management is a critical aspect of any business involved in manufacturing or selling products.
Odoo 17 offers a robust inventory management system that can handle complex operations and optimize warehouse efficiency.
Reordering Rules in Odoo 17 Inventory - Odoo 際際滷sCeline George
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In Odoo 17, the Inventory module allows us to set up reordering rules to ensure that our stock levels are maintained, preventing stockouts. Let's explore how this feature works.
How to Modify Existing Web Pages in Odoo 18Celine George
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In this slide, well discuss on how to modify existing web pages in Odoo 18. Web pages in Odoo 18 can also gather user data through user-friendly forms, encourage interaction through engaging features.
How to Modify Existing Web Pages in Odoo 18Celine George
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1. Inga Berzina Zemgale Planning region 21.09.2010. PROJECT Capacity Building of Zemgale Region for Strengthening the Economic Activities and Cooperation with Norwegian Institutions (Cooperation Agreement No. LV0056)
2. Objectives of the Project Strengthen the administrative capacity of Zemgale region Establish the regional cooperation network Promote the entrepreneurship activities Create a strong partnership with Spydeberg municipality in Norway : Overall aim of the Project : Enhance the balanced and usitainable Socio-economical development of Zemgale regio n while preserving its specific territorial characteristics
3. Duration of the Project : 01.07.2008. 30.06.2010. The Budget of the Project : Total: 516 780 EUR Norwegian Financial Instrument 85 % State c oofinancing 15%
4. The Project Implementation : Zemgale Planning Region in cooperation with 10 partners: Aizkraukle, Bauska, Jelgava and Jekabpils District Councils Aizkraukle Local Council (novada Dome), Bauska, Dobele, Jelgava and J e kabpils Town Councils and Spydeberg municipality in Norway AFTER ADMINISTRATIVE TERRITORAL REFORM Aizkraukles, Auces, Bauskas, Jelgavas, Jaunjelgavas, Krustpils, Rundles, Krustpils counties Jelgavas un Jkabpils city councils
5. The Direct Target Group: The planning and development specialists for region and local authorities, project managers, entrepreneurship specialists, politicians, administrative personnel The Indirect Target Group of the Project: The inhabitants of the Ze m gale Planning region inter alias entrepreneurs and NGOs
6. Project results (1): I nstruments of sustainable regional development 1.1. Development of unified spatial planning tools 1.2. Elaboration of compatible indicator system 1.3. Production of methodology guidelines Objectives: - to develop the set of unified spatial planning tools, binding for all local governments in the region and new tools will substitute the current outdated practices to develop a series of indicators on implementation and auditing the planning documents in the region ) Methodological quid l ines for spatial planning in Zemgale region territory
7. Project results (2): 1.4. Provision of the technical appliances for planning 1.5. Improvement of local planning documents (11) 11 PC with A3 colored printers PC equipped with ArcView (ArcView 9.3.1) Server (maintenance of ZPR database)
8. Project results (3): 2. Instruments for business developemnt 2.1. Research ( Audit) of Zemgale Entrepreneurship Development Programme 2.1.1. Audit of the current work with entrepreneurs 2.1.2. Defining the business support activities Recommendations on business support activities
9. Project results (4): 2.2 . Development of the unified database of industrial territories 2.2.1. Development of software application 2.2.2. Data input http://gisdb.zpr.gov.lv /gis
22. Project results (5): 2.3. Launching of PPP type of activities 2.3.1. Defining the potential PPP projects 2.3.2. Elaboration of PPP pilot projects (3) Establishment of Social house in Jkabpils city Construction of Car parking place within the transport terminal in Jelgava Establishment and maintenance utility system in Jelgava county
23. Project results (6): 3. Capacity building measures (training) 3.1. On spatial planning issues ( trained 70 planners) 3.1.1. Training on data analysis Monitoring of planning documents (P.跳i跳is) Data analysis (R.超朝lis) Strategical planning (I.Kudrieckis) Impact on environment (J.Benders) 3.1.2. Application of the spatial planning software ArcView 5 days training for spatial planners 5 days training for system administration Training conference on the concept of PPP
24. Expertise and participation of experts from Spydeberg Municipality (Norway) Alf Johansen - Secretary General Innovation Circle Network" and former Chief Planner in Spydeberg, project coordinator from Spydeberg municipality Michael Fuller-Gee urban planner , arhitekt and ES expert Grete Skjelbred entrepreneurship specialist, project expert
25. Project results ( 7 ): 3. 1.3. Learning the Norwegian expertise in Bauska and Aizkraukle (Latvia) Businesses are investing in the THRIVING and LIVING COMMUNITIES HOW TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOP MENT OF TOWNS AND VILLAGES? Introduction to the concept of New Urbanism Presented by Michael Fuller-Gee and Alf S. Johansen By 3 days practical training in Bauska and Aizkraukle local planners had theoretical training and practical field studies - HOW TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF BAUSKA AND AIZKRAUKLE?
29. FUTURE VISIONS BAUSKA Development possibilities of Daugava waterfront Boat harbour Territory for sports activities Open-air stage Campsite AIZKRAUKLE
30. 3.2.1. Learning the Norwegian expertise on business promotion and cooperation with entrepreneurs Introduction to Spydeberg Municipality and training on industrial development strategy I ntroduction to the spatial planning system in Norway with focus at local level Visit to Spydeberg industrial park and local businesses Visit to Br脱nds konomi in Askim, introduction to the SME related regulations Introduction to the role of the regional development agency and workshop - how to support entrepreneurs (Indre stfold Bedriftssenter AS ) Visit to Regional Industrial Development Agency/Askim Industrial Park Visit to Mysen upper Secondary school. Training on teaching entrepreneurship at schools Introduction to Notodden Municipality. NUAS the link to Private Public Partnerships Regional and local planning Possibilities and Challenges Regional development and international cooperation Meeting with Association of Local Authorities in Oslo (KS) and presentations. Role of KS and focus on international cooperation at local and regional level TRAINING IN NORWAY Project results (8):
32. Project results (9): 3.2.2. Method of advancing the entrepreneurship activities How investments in culture and focus on regional identity lead to industrial development and new jobs New Urbanism in the Oslo region, how has reshaping of the cities and towns contributed to new jobs and economic development Entrepreneurial city - visit to urban regeneration projects displaying entrepreneurship, culture, interesting design and architecture Fornebu area study establishment of a new town with housing and industries Drammen town renewal and the river side project Rural tourism and industries in Norway, identity and entrepreneurship TRAINING IN NORWAY
34. Projekta aktivittes (10): 3.3. Development of cooperation networks How to establish and work with strategic development projects in the international context? Industrial innovation (triple helix) Visit of Technology museum, Norwegian industrial history How to stimulate and advice startup companies? Osloteknopol Oslo region industrial development Teaching entrepreneurship and inclusion of entrepreneurial projects into curriculum - Mysen secondary school Visit of Spydeberg municipality, PPP projects, work with NGO Development of cooperation networks between local governments-NGOs-entrepreneurs . Presentation of A.Johansen
38. Project results: 4. Project publicity 4.1. Project Newsletter (4) 4.2. Public discussion forums (11 on spatial planning and business promotion issues) 4.3. Communication with mass media 4.4. Information on the web sites http://www.zemgale.lv/index.php/projekti/novijas-finanu-instruments 4.5. Project final conference http://www.zemgale.lv/index.php/projekti/publikcijas/1275-norvu-gis-projekta-nr-lv0056-noslguma-konference 15-16 June 2010
39. INNOVATION THROUGH NEW GOVERNANCE AND URBAN RURAL PARTNERSHIPS Presentation of Urban Designing and Entrepreneurship Promotion Possibilities in Bauska and Aizkraukle Inga Berzina and Sigita Silvjane November 30, 2009 Cesis, Latvia