Reflections on a SMART urban ecosystem in a small island state: the case of SMART Reykjavik

Josefsson, Magnus Yngvi; Steinþórsson, Runólfur Smári

doi:10.1504/ijesb.2021.112260

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“…H5: Sustainable development depends on fostering the digital economy in a manner of information security and regulatory balance which prevents vulnerabilities related to the volatility function of the digital economy. This hypothesis is supported by the researches ofBalland et al (2019),Josefsson and Steinthorsson (2021).…”

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“…Compared to the distribution averages of economic development, they represent about 35% of the general level of evolution on average of digitization indicators whose dynamics at 2016 level is between 38-88.5% compared to the general averages of evolution calculated at EU level (see Table 5). In the literature, this subject has aroused real interest in works such as those of Balland et al (2019), Josefsson and Steinthorsson (2021).…”

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“…Such an interactive innovative ecosystem is modelled using a triple and quadruple helix system. A solution for such development can be the building and implementation of knowledge and innovation clusters in the analysed city (Josefsson & Steinthorsson, 2021). We believe that the smart development approach is much better argued in Northern European countries than in EUSDR countries.…”

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Regional Digital Economy in the Danube Member States Under the Impact of the New Challenges

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The paper aims to analyse the changing economic structure and the trends of the digitalization amplification through the prism of a dynamic multi-criteria model, assessing the strategic perspective by pivoting digitalization in the strategic equation. The main objectives of the research cover the context of vulnerability across the EUSDR countries, the solutions from the literature review and the definition, testing and implementing of a new dedicated model. The model takes into account regional indicators, reported by Eurostat. Statistical analysis procedures and methods were applied in order to capture the expected disparities under the impact of the pandemic, as well as harmonization with European Strategy for Danube Region (EUSDR) – specific impact indicators. The analysis uses la latest official statistical data from Eurostat. The importance of this scientific approach lies in the fact that the results are applicable to the wider region, the vast majority of the Danube states being EU members (9 states), 3 candidate states and 2 potential candidate states in the new geo-political and military context. States that are not yet EU members have regional and cross-border cooperation agreements with the EU. Moreover, the region itself has reacted in a unified way to the challenges of the economic and pandemic crises, the study being conducted over the period 2004–2020. In addition, EU Member States have additionally benefited from European emergency allocations to counter the effects of the global economic crisis and stem the spread of the pandemic. We used empirical and analytical methods, starting with the study of literature, data collection and consolidation of the database, its homogeneity and the application of modelling procedures. The major key findings are focused on the existence of a strong connection between investment effort, labour skills, sustainable development and the digital economy able to face new global and regional challenges. The policy implication of this research consist in offering viable elements capable of assisting regional decision-makers in adopting topical measures on digitisation and reconfiguring strategic regional connections to maintain a sustainable direction for the EUSDR. The recommendations from this study imbraca forma some directions for action related to labour high skills, digitalization, R&D investment and e-commerce.

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Regional Digital Economy in the Danube Member States Under the Impact of the New Challenges

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“…Driving forces to address these challenges are to adopt the "smart city" concept, often used to describe digitally enabled, innovative, progressive, green and sustainable social/ technical systems. The concept has been used as a policy tool in connection with specialization (Josefsson and Steinthorsson, 2021). This ongoing digitalization of society also embraces dimensions of integration, equality, citizen needs, sustainability and quality of life are of increasing importance for city transformation (Josefsson and Steinthorsson, 2021;Silva et al, 2018).…”

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“…The concept has been used as a policy tool in connection with specialization (Josefsson and Steinthorsson, 2021). This ongoing digitalization of society also embraces dimensions of integration, equality, citizen needs, sustainability and quality of life are of increasing importance for city transformation (Josefsson and Steinthorsson, 2021;Silva et al, 2018).…”

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Becoming a smart old town – How to manage stakeholder collaboration and cultural heritage

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Olsson

Bernhard

2021

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PurposeWithin the ongoing digitalization of society and dimensions of integration, equality, citizen needs, sustainability and quality of life are of increasing importance as driving forces for cities to become smart. The purpose of this paper is to examine participatory management challenges in becoming a smart old town in the context of cultural heritage.Design/methodology/approachAn explorative approach was applied on a qualitative single case study including in-depth interviews with 21 stakeholders representing local entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, the municipality, politicians, tourism organization and residents of an old town district in a Norwegian city. Additionally, participatory observations and document studies were performed. Findings were continuously validated with the respondents.FindingsThe present study contributes with stakeholder views on challenges arising from the development of a smart old town and suggests possible innovative solutions for participatory management. The transformation of a city with cultural heritage into a smart city require efforts that go beyond smart ICT implementations into issues of social sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsThe study brings forward the opportunities that lie in the dynamics of interaction between the spirit of cultural heritage and the body of participatory management. It con-tributes by responding to calls for further research to deepen the insights into stakeholder inclusion in cultural heritage-based city transformation. This explorative study has its limitations as it is based on one qualitative single case.Practical implicationsParticipatory management insights and recommendations for smart city transformation are provided.Social implicationsThe study addresses socially sustainable outcomes to create democratic conditions that promote inclusion and community building by understanding what people need and expect from the place where they live and work.Originality/valueThis study is positioned as unique in terms of its complex nature of transforming an old town to become a smart old town based on cultural heritage and an open and coordinated inclusion of stakeholders. Smartness in context of city transformation is revealed in many dimensions ranging from technology-driven to more participant-driven.

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Reflections on a SMART urban ecosystem in a small island state: the case of SMART Reykjavik

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Regional Digital Economy in the Danube Member States Under the Impact of the New Challenges

Regional Digital Economy in the Danube Member States Under the Impact of the New Challenges

Becoming a smart old town – How to manage stakeholder collaboration and cultural heritage

Internet of medical things for enhanced smart healthcare systems

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