http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2465 2013-06-19T01:39:54Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6183 Title: The potential impact of urban growth simulation on the long-term planning of our cities Authors: Waldeck, L Abstract: In this talk, the authro describes how the platform, currently consisting of UrbanSim and MATSim (both open source software) is being adapted to South African conditions, how it has been validated in three metropolitan municipalities and the potential impact that such technology could have on the long term planning and sustainability of our cities. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6154 Title: Towards a green economy Authors: Trotter, D Abstract: In this presentation the author explores the key issues around the 'green economy' and its implications for a developing country like South Africa. Description: 4th Biennial CSIR Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6153 Title: Towards the Smart World. Smart Platform: Infrastructure and Analytics Authors: Velthausz, D Abstract: In this presentation the author outlines the 'smart world' concept and how technology (smart infrastructure, analytics) can foster smarter cities, smarter regions and a smarter world. Description: 4th Biennial CSIR Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3772 Title: Science councils in South Africa Authors: Scholes, RJ; Anderson, F; Kenyon, C; Napier, J; Ngoepe, P; Van Wilgen, BW; Weaver, A Abstract: The CSIR celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2006 by taking a long, hard look at its continuing role in South Africa. This paper was written by the CSIR Fellows, at the invitation of the Department of Science and Technology, to capture some of the thoughts that were raised by that process. Its purpose is to contribute to the national discussion on how best to organize a system of innovation for a developing country, like South Africa, with aspirations to be a respected competitor in selected high-technology areas. Description: Copyright: 2008 Academy of Science of South Africa 2008-11-01T00:00:00Z