Knowledge Development for Circular Economy Transition
KODECET
STRAND 2
Contact (Project Coordinator)
University of Jyväskylä, Finland School of Business and Economics Bhavesh Sarna bhavesh.b.sarna@jyu.fi
Objectives:
To develop a digital knowledge-based capacity building center that will support the development and dissemination of knowledge on the Circular Economy.
The Digital Centre will focus on creation and dissemination of the knowledge and practices in fundamentals of circular economy and transition management of circular economy and sustainability solutions at different levels.
Activities (36 months):
Phase I: Conduct a comparative analysis of the current level of circular economy awareness and education in India and Thailand. Develop a manual on best practices.
Phase II: Capacity building through training on HE didactics for teaching circular economy models, training for graduate students, and training for business employees.
Phase III: Development and implementation of circular economy hubs in India and Thailand. These hubs will provide teaching and didactical advice and serve as an introduction to the circular business model.
Phase IV: Organize conferences and hackathons to build brand awareness for the digital centers, ensuring continuation of activities post KODECET.