Essays about: "MDG"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 essays containing the word MDG.

  1. 16. The Effect of Increased Gender Equality on Economic Growth in Developing Countries

    University essay from IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Anette Andersson; [2010]
    Keywords : Economic growth; Solow’s augmented growth model; human capital; education; gender equality;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate whether an increase in the level of human capital and reduction of gender inequality in the labor market affect developing nation’s growth rate and welfare. The data used in this thesis cover 74 emerging and developing countries for the years of 2001 and 2007. READ MORE

  3. 17. Education for all in Tanzania : A case study of the MDG footprint in Babati

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Fredrik Edholm; [2009]
    Keywords : Millennium development goals; MDG; Primary education; Tanzania; Babati;

    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of free education for all on the primary schools in Babati, Tanzania. The study is based on the fieldwork carried out in Babati district Tanzania, where information was gathered through qualitative methods. READ MORE

  4. 18. Scaling up malaria interventions. : Integrating free distribution of long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets during vaccination campaigns. A new strategy to meet the millennium development goal

    University essay from Nordiska ministerrådet/Nordic School of Public Health NHV

    Author : Marianne Monclair; [2008]
    Keywords : Malaria; Eradication Strategy; Integrated Campaigns; Insecticide Treated Nets; Vaccination;

    Abstract : Objective: To look at the Red Cross and the Red Crescent societies integrated campaigns between 2002 and 2006 with free distribution of insecticide treated nets (ITN)that have taken place and its contribution to the Millennium Development Goals(MDG) and the Abuja target.  Method: Review of surveys, evaluations and reports from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent integrated campaigns. READ MORE

  5. 19. Sustainable Development and European Union Enlargement : Investigating the degree to which the European Union Sustainable Development Strategy has been integrated into the European Union Enlargement process.

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

    Author : Friedaricka Steed; [2008]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; European Union Enlargement;

    Abstract : European Union (EU) Enlargement is more than a collaboration of nations; it has become a large-scale development project where countries facing significant economic challenges undergo enormous transitions in order to meet the standards for acceptance into the EU. This level of accelerated development calls for a strong integrated sustainable development oversight. READ MORE

  6. 20. Micro Credit to Micro Finance institutions

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Yasir Paracha; Muhammad Amin; [2008]
    Keywords : Micro Finance; economically active poor; Pakistan; financial system approach; Poverty lending approach;

    Abstract : Fighting poverty is one of the core objectives of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).Micro Finance is the best way to eradicate poverty and to empower people. Micro finance is the newly emerging financial industry. It has the target market of more than 1. READ MORE