Mihai Ionescu

"We have decided to call the entire field of control and communication theory, whether in the machine or in the animal, by the name Cybernetics, which we form from the Greek κυβερνήτης or steersman." - Norbert Wiener "Cybernetics: Or Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine", 1948 The Ancient Greek term κυβερνητικός (kubernētikos, '(good at) steering') appears in Plato's Republic and Alcibiades, where the metaphor of a steersman is used to signify the governance of people. The French word cybernétique was also used in 1834 by the physicist André-Marie Ampère to denote the sciences of government in his classification system of human knowledge. - Wikipedia We try to understand and improve organizations today but often forget that this is a very old challenge, and there's much we can learn from old and adjacent disciplines. Cybernetics is everywhere, from the simple elegance of a thermostat to complicated socio-technical systems. The world is complex, but we have effective ways to target, map, and navigate in order to enable improvement.

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DA’s Remote Gambling Bill aims to regulate online gambling after ANC’s 16-year lapse Issued by Dean Macpherson MP – DA Shadow Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition 17 Apr 2024 in News The Democratic Alliance (DA), today, officially had its Remote Gambling Bill, 2024, introduced in Parliament after more than two years of drafting and consultations with industry experts. This initiative comes in response to the significant oversight by the ANC in failing to provide adequate protection and regulation within the online gambling industry. In 2008, the National Gambling Amendment Act, which regulated online gambling, was assented to by the President. However, after nearly 16 years, it has still not been brought into operation, meaning that a legal gap continues to exist in the industry. It is highly concerning given the massive strides and advances online usage has increased and grown since then. By not regulating this gambling activity, the erosion of the rule of law and criminal activity is being encouraged, while the public is not effectively protected as they are when using land-based gaming operations. At the same time, a lack of regulation is resulting in revenue worth billions of Rands and jobs being lost to other gambling jurisdictions The ANC government has shown, over these 16 years, that it has no intention of protecting players and the industry from criminal elements. The DA has therefore taken it upon itself to ensure adequate protection by means of introducing this private member’s bill. The Bill aims to regulate the issuing of licenses to be controlled by the relevant provincial authorities, not the centralised national gambling board which now operates as a shadow of itself; provide for procedures relating to objections from issuing of licenses; regulating advertising of interactive/ online gambling entities; provide for the protection of minors and vulnerable persons; and ensure that there is compliance with FICA. As mentioned, the Bill has taken over two years of work to bring to fruition and finds the perfect balance between protection, regulation, and administration. With the upcoming 29 May national and provincial elections, the ANC looks set to drop far below the 50% majority mark, which means that in the new Parliament, it will no longer have its majority to reject legislation on frivolous grounds only out of spite because it came from an opposition party. It is Bills like the Remote Gambling Bill which are vital to protect the most vulnerable people and with the ANC below 50%, the DA can ensure that this will be the first of many Bills introduced to rescue South Africa.

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#Romania has the potential to sustainably mobilize 25 to 30 million m3 of #wood annually and double its #woodworking industry turnover, while still protecting over one million ha of highly valuable #forests. Our detailed #report on the Romanian forest sector addresses these and many other relevant topics, based on terms of references provided by a wide range of interested parties, from #timberland #investors, to woodworking and #paper industry, to forestry #equipment manufacturers, to #NGOs and other #consultants. More on https://lnkd.in/d-bhbTCh

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𝗠𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 🏙 The M100 Climate Neutrality Caravan will support the Romanian cities with over 50,000 residents in joining the Mirror Mission M100. 🔍 The purpose of the caravan is to inform cities about the objectives of the M100 platform, the selection methodology, and the documentation for the Open Call for the 10 cities that aspire to join the M100 Mission. 📍 The first stop of the M100 Climate Neutrality Caravan will be in Brașov, from July 1st to 2nd. Program: 📅 July 1 👉 Urban Innovation Lab organized by UrbanizeHub, Youth Workshop facilitated by the Romanian Order of Architects. 📅 July 2 👉 M100 Conference at the Business center, technology transfer and business incubator - CATTIA. 🚀 The next cities we will visit are Timișoara, Buzău, Iași, and Constanța. Also, we are open to visit other cities in Romania as part of the caravan. 🌱 Objectives of M100: 🔹 Supporting the three cities selected within the EU Mission: Cluj-Napoca, Suceava, and Bucharest - sector 2, in implementing projects which support the green transition and identifying funding sources for these projects. 🔹 Launching a Mirror Mission, which will use European-level tools to support 10 other cities in Romania on their path to climate neutrality. 💚 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! EEA and Norway Grants Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding - UEFISCDI UrbanizeHub Ordinul Arhitecților din România Rannís - The Icelandic Centre for Research Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Nordic Edge Agenția Metropolitană Brașov | Brasov Metropolitan Agency #ClimateNeutralityCaravan #ClimateNeutrality #M100 #MissionCities2030 #MirrorMissionCities #NetZeroCities #Romania

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BREAKING NEWS ROMANIA : Grants available up to 57.75 millions Euro / project 🌍 Exciting Investment Opportunity in Romania! 🌍 The Romanian Ministry of Finance proudly announces the launch of a comprehensive state aid scheme under HG 300/2024, designed to catalyze regional development and bolster economic growth. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for both foreign investors and local enterprises to expand their footprint and accelerate innovation in Romania. Key Aspects of the Scheme: - Eligibility: Open to all enterprises, from dynamic startups to established multinational corporations, including both Romanian businesses and international players. - Generous Funding: Receive up to €57.75 million in aid, with the amount tailored to the investment's location within Romania. - Investment Scale: Projects should have a financial scope ranging from €10 million to €100 million. - Variable Aid Intensity: Financial support varies from 30% to 70%, strategically designed to align with the development needs of different regions. - Diverse Sectors Eligible for Investment:  - Agriculture and animal nutrition  - Beverage manufacturing  - Wood, cork, and other plant-based materials  - Paper products  - Chemical industry  - Pharmaceutical sector  - Production of non-metallic mineral products  - Metal products manufacturing (excluding heavy machinery)  - Electronics and optics  - Electrical equipment manufacturing  - Automotive industry  - Other transportation equipment  - Furniture production  - Various other manufacturing domains  - Environmental management and recycling Investments Can Include:  - Construction of new operational facilities  - Procurement of advanced technological equipment and machinery  - Acquisition of intangible assets like patents, licenses, and other intellectual properties This initiative is designed not only to foster economic growth but also to nurture an ecosystem conducive to technological advancements and sustainable development. 💡 Are You Prepared to Explore New Business Horizons? We invite you to leverage this significant financial incentive to expand your operations and impact in Romania. 🔗 For more details please feel free sending me an email : ana.paraschiv@wfs.eu #InternationalInvestment #EconomicDevelopment #Romania #StateAid #automotive #Innovation #wisefinancesolutions #pharmaceutical #agriculture

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I wonder if we learned more on how to better built loyalty and retain employees, and then actually measure it with discipline, would the HR issue would be such a topic of discussions? Does it take to be a large corporation to do that and if not, does it take a minimum number of employees or it would be better to have it start it from inception, from the first 3-5 people? Nowadays, the HR issue is often discussed, especially under the new AI era. One of my friends says often that if you can not measure it, it does not exist. It goes both ways, the solution, and the problem. And then, how do you measure it? 🔬 We, at NOA, know a little about taxes, audit and some other stuff. My fellow colleagues will put taxes, audit & some more into HR context by courtesy of AFSRU Romania (Asociația Furnizorilor de Servicii de Resurse Umane) on Thursday, 30 May. Thank you for your trust! 💫 Free entrance. ❤️Thanks & hugs to our Masters on the matter, my fellows: Diana Roşu Grigore Constantinescu Mircea Dumitrașcu

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The protests in Georgia show once again that the vast majority of Georgians are in favour of a consistent rapprochement with Europe. Nevertheless, the medium and long-term prospects of success are very limited. This is due to the fact that the pro-European movement lacks a structural basis in the form of its own party. On the surface, the ruling party "Georgian Dream" is ostensibly pro-European, but beneath the surface, they act pro-Russian. The opposition party and former ruling party "United National Movement" no longer has any resources and lacks any base in societ. As a result, protests such as these remain a brief "flash in the pan". There is also the threat of a violent crackdown. Under these conditions, Georgia is drifting further towards Russia. #Georgia #Protests #Russia #EUenlargement #SouthCaucasus The photo below shows the "Information Center on NATO and EU" near Liberty Square in central Tbilisi. The vast majority of Georgians is in favour of West integration. Source: Own photo, November 2023.

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𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 in @Business Review about @WCEF2024 in #𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬. Check out some of my 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚. I wish I could have cloned myself and go to all the plenaries, workshops and accelerator sessions or side events. Great forum, knowleadgable people, priceless experience. We'll pivot some ideas into practice, here in #𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚!

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The Harvard Business School study highlights the importance of anticipating emerging ESG issues to create sustainable growth. This is exactly the philosophy behind derisking through Simplify Validation Design. By tracing the entire investment process, SVD allows for the early identification of the most promising opportunities and the risks to avoid. This is the key to optimally allocating capital and generating long-lasting growth. Derisking transforms ESG issues into levers for innovation and differentiation. By investing responsibly and in a data-driven manner, companies build a sustainable competitive advantage and seize the growth opportunities of tomorrow. As the study points out, the materiality of ESG issues evolves over time. Thanks to the total traceability offered by SVD, investors can continuously adapt their strategy to stay in line with market expectations. At On The Soulders, we are convinced that derisking is the key to sustainable and profitable growth. Our SVD approach helps you make the best investment decisions at the right time. Ready to shape the future of your industry?

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Ready to roll! Romanian Business Leaders Summit starts tomorrow and for 2 intense days we shall discuss about the impact of the political and geo-strategic changes that 2024 brings along. Are you ready for the impact? #RBL

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#Italy government projects the country to 3 trillion #debt by 2024 and to be top tier for debt in EU even over Greece. The are #power #tax #privileges #subsidies hungry, supported by all private #parasite business protected by them, being not a threat to the administrative #elites and business interests that control the #state apparatus and large parts of the #economy. #Conservatorism of the worst. #Maltaway #internationaltaxation https://lnkd.in/dzY9QbjN

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Here are my first thoughts on the European elections in Romania, where democracy scored a big win. Please subscribe to my Substack newsletter: iuliahuiu.substack.com "The vote itself is a big victory for democracy, both because of the turnout and because of the results. While the international media focused mostly on the biggest players, like Germany, France, and Italy, and the extremist threat, the Romanian political landscape has been unique during this campaign and offers good lessons for the future. I think it is worth analyzing why Romania – which is the 6th biggest EU country – succeeded where other Western democracies failed." #Europeanelections #EU https://lnkd.in/ebvw55UX

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Europe has trailed US economic development for several decades and the root of the problem lies in deeper structural issues within the European economy. …R&D expenditure, intangible capital, digital infrastructure and market competition…

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Celebrating 20 Years of Lithuania in the European Union On May 1st, Lithuania marked two decades of EU membership, a period characterized by significant economic growth 📈, technological innovation 💻, and crucial initiatives toward energy independence 🔋. These achievements underscore the substantial potential smaller nations have within the EU framework. A recent Eurobarometer survey affirms our optimism, with 78% of us optimistic about the EU’s future, and 91% recognizing the profound benefits we’ve enjoyed. Since joining the EU in 2004, Lithuania’s GDP per capita has soared from EUR 5,395.1 to EUR 25,123.9 in 2023. As we celebrate our successful path, we stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦, advocating for it to enjoy the same opportunities that come with EU membership. 79% of Lithuanians support granting EU candidate status to Ukraine, a sentiment shared by 61% of Europeans. #EUAnniversary #LithuaniaEU20 #SupportUkraine #20YearsOfSuccess #LithuaniaCoCreate The full article: https://lnkd.in/dS53kh2v Photo: J. Stacevičius | LRT

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