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From Sharing to Caring: Examining Socio-Technical Aspects of the Collaborative Economy

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Funding: COST · March 2017 – March 2021

The terms “Sharing Economy” or “Collaborative Economy” have been commonly used in recent years to refer to a proliferation of initiatives, business models and forms of work. The main objective of this action is to develop a European network of actors (including scholars, practitioners, communities and policy makers) focusing on the development of collaborative economy models and platforms and on social and technological implications of the collaborative economy through a practice-focused approach.

Objectives

To develop deeper understanding of the collaborative economy phenomenon by studying sociotechnical systems and human practices across local, regional, national and international initiatives
To discuss and critique current discourse elements on the collaborative economy, proposing richer definitions and characterization
To formulate a European research agenda for socio-technical aspects, including technological platform design, legal, ethical and financial implications
To articulate a European research perspective aligned with EU values of social innovation and Europe 2020 strategy objectives for a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy

CYBERPARKS: ICT and Public Spaces

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Funding: COST Action TU1306 · April 2014 – March 2018

The Action deals with opportunities and risks ICTs offer to the user, via the appreciation, design and usage of public spaces. It exploits the benefits of interweaving a green experience with digital engagement via sharing knowledge, experiences and ideas, and analysing public spaces.

LiSS: Living in Surveillance Societies

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Funding: COST · Apr 2009 – Feb 2013

The primary objective of the Action is to increase and deepen knowledge about living and working in the surveillance age, in order to better understand the consequences and impacts of enhanced surveillance, and subsequently to make recommendations about its future governance and practice.