Mission Coverage Priorities Policy

Introduction

At GOTIT, we recognize the need to articulate and share our coverage priorities with our readers. By outlining these priorities, we build trust, foster transparency, and ensure alignment between our organizational objectives and what we present on our platform. The following sections detail the topics we cover, the methodology behind our choices, and how these decisions align with our mission and values.

Coverage Priorities

Our coverage is rooted in an unwavering commitment to provide innovative, accurate, and comprehensive information on the following key areas:

  1. Sustainable Development: Understanding, advancing, and promoting solutions for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement’s Net-Zero climate targets.
  2. Technology & Innovation: Exploring cutting-edge advancements, their implications, and how they can serve the global community.
  3. Global Partnerships & Cooperation: Fostering collaborations between different regions and sectors, including public and private partnerships.
  4. Innovation Systems: Analyzing the role of innovation systems as catalyzers of SDG and climate target achievement.
  5. Local Governance & Digital Transformation: Showcasing digital and sustainable development projects among local governments.

We have no hidden agenda, and our stance on issues aligns with the principles of transparency, integrity, inclusivity, and respect for scientific evidence.

Strategic Approach

Our approach to content creation and coverage selection is a judicious blend of methodological rigor and ethical adherence, driven by the following considerations:

  • Alignment with Mission: Ensuring that our coverage resonates with GOTIT’s broader mission and the Territorium Institute’s principles.
  • Relevance to Global Challenges: Prioritizing content that addresses urgent global issues, from climate change to social inequality.
  • Worldwide Members’ Contribution: The participation of our international members in content generation acts as a crucible for co-creating contextualized knowledge bases that are nuanced, authentic, and resonate with local realities.
  • Peer Reviewing Process: By incorporating a robust peer-reviewing process, we guarantee that the content we publish meets stringent standards of academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and practical relevance.
  • Audience Engagement: Engaging with the intricate needs and latent interests of our diverse and global readership by employing the principles of outcome-driven innovation, as articulated by the late Harvard Professor Christensen. Through this sophisticated approach, we proactively discern and respond to the uncovered needs of stakeholders, thereby crafting content that not only informs but resonates on a profound level with our audience.
  • Ethical Considerations: Upholding ethical guidelines in selecting and presenting content.

Conclusion

The Mission Coverage Priorities Policy serves as a roadmap for GOTIT’s content direction. By sharing our coverage priorities and the reasoning behind them, we hope to foster a deeper connection with our readers and stakeholders. Our commitment to transparent reporting, worldwide collaboration, and adherence to scholarly standards ensures that GOTIT remains a reliable, authoritative source for insights into the most pressing issues of our time.

Author

  • Abderrahim Merzak Ph.D.

    Dr. Merzak, Founding Chairman of the "Territorium Institute" in Ottawa-Ontario, is a visionary leader in innovation, technology transfer, and research for development (R4D). Transitioning from a research scientist, Dr. Merzak is championing the co-creation of territorial socio-technical innovation systems, empowering communities to meet the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement's Net-Zero targets. His group has pioneered online platforms promoting social learning and co-creation of sustainable roadmaps using community scenario planning. Dr. Merzak fervently believes in harnessing collective intelligence, tacit knowledge, and systems thinking to co-design brighter futures on various scales, from local communities to nations. His achievements include catalyzing international partnerships, founding the International e-Gov Forum in Dubai and the International Forum of Local Governments in Morocco, and promoting digital and sustainable projects globally. With managerial experience in a French biotech firm and advisory roles in biotechnology, Dr. Merzak has also orchestrated global B2B events in diverse sectors. Academically, he has served prestigious institutions like Paris-Saclay University and King’s College London. A recipient of numerous accolades, Dr. Merzak has contributed extensively to scientific literature and holds a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology of cancer from Paris-Diderot University, alongside other significant academic credentials.

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