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The value of human capital in Green Deal-oriented smart cities
Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal,
15
(1),
15-23
(2021)
Abstract
This paper highlights the important role of human capital in green transformation processes. In particular, the proposed perspective is that of smart cities in which the technological factor must be combined with the human factor for sustainable development. In fact, to become smarter and more sustainable, a city must move towards the responsible use both of human and infrastructural resources. All this can be fostered by digital transformation and the use of emerging technologies, as well as through a strong connection with the territory and the active involvement of citizens, communities, businesses and institutions.
Keywords: circular economy; Green Deal; sustainability; smart cities; human capital; k-workers
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Author's Biography
Oliviero Casale is the general manager of UniProfessioni – brand of MB Group. He is an expert in innovation management systems, a certified business networks manager and IMS 56002 advisor, secretary of AICQ Emilia Romagna, vice president of technical scientific committee of ASSINRETE, member UNI/CT016 GL89 innovation management and ISO/TC 057 circular economy. Oliviero has contributed as project leader to the drafting of PdR/UNI ‘Enterprise 4.0: Guidelines for Innovation Management in SMEs and Business Networks’. He is the author of several articles on innovation management and the circular economy in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and business networks.
