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1. Sustainability assessment of potential wastewater treatment techniques in Tupiza, Bolivia
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Aiming for sustainable sanitation systems can provide benefits among a vast range of Sustainable Development Goals. In this study the sustainability of potential options for renovating or upgrading thewastewater treatment plant in Tupiza, a rapidly growing city in theSouthern highlands of Bolivia, was evaluated. READ MORE
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2. The building of a value based chain : case study of a global, FSC- and Fairtrade certified sawn wood value chain
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : The next frontier of value creation for businesses may lie in finding ways to combine economical, social and environmental sustainability to preserve and protect natural resources. Nowadays, incorporation of sustainability values in core operations is not only seen as a part of sustainable development, but also as a successful strategy for companies. READ MORE
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3. Organic Coffee for a Sustainable Development in Peru : A qualitative study on how Peruvian coffee farmers’ development is affected by choosing organic cultivation and certification
University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknikAbstract : Abstract Title: Organic Coffee for a sustainable development in Peru -‐ A qualitative study on how Peruvian coffee farmers’ development is affected by choosing organic cultivation and certification Seminar date: 2013-‐05-‐31 University: Mälardalen University Västerås Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering Level: Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration Course name: Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration, FÖA 300, 15 ECTS Author: Marcus Brink 1987-‐05-‐10 Tutors: Birgitta Schwartz Examiner: Peter Dobers Pages: 145 Attachments: List of interviews, Interview questions to coffee farmers Key words: Sustainable development, organic, coffee, certifications, coffee farmers, small scale farmers, Peru, bachelor, conventional coffee, organic certification, profitability, environment, social entrepreneurship, context, coffee producers Research question: In what way are small-‐scale coffee farmers in the region of Junín, Peru, able to benefit from “Organic” certifications or conventional coffee cultivation to develop sustainable? Purpose: The purpose of this field study was to get an understanding of how and if organic farming is an adequate solution for sustainable development of small-‐scale coffee farmers in developing countries or not. Method: This bachelor thesis was done as a field study financed by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) under the program of Minor Field Studies provided by the International Programme Office for Education and Training. READ MORE
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4. Intercropping strategies and challenges in cacao production : a field study in Juanjuí, Peru
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production EcologyAbstract : In the region of San Martín, Peru, deforestation has led to a loss of biodiversity and agro-diversity. Furthermore, coca cultivation was common in the area a few years back. READ MORE