Essays about: "Sara Ek"

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  1. 1. How to apply microfinance activities in the developed world : a case study in New York City

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Sofia Bredberg; Sara Ek; [2011]
    Keywords : microfinance; poverty alleviation; financial sustainability; developed world; microfinance programs; empowerment; Grameen America; Acción USA; Project Enterprise;

    Abstract : This study strives to examine how microfinance activities can be successfully applied in the developed world. This is done through a field study in New York City. READ MORE

  3. 2. How to apply microfinance activities in the developed world : a case study in New York City

    University essay from KTH/Bygg- och fastighetsekonomi

    Author : Sofia Bredberg; Sara Ek; [2011]
    Keywords : Microfinance; poverty alleviation; financial sustainability; developed world; microfinance programs; empowerment; Grameen America; Acción USA; Project Enterprise;

    Abstract : This study strives to examine how microfinance activities can be successfully applied in the developed world. This is done through a field study in New York City. READ MORE

  4. 3. The implications of financial sustainability in the microfinance industry

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Sara Ek; [2011]
    Keywords : Microfinance; Financial sustainability; Poverty alleviation; Mission drift; Commercialization;

    Abstract : Microfinance is a relatively young and somewhat ambiguous concept. The phenomenon has, however, proven to contribute to making the lives better for many poor people, thus the interest for the industry has grown substantially. The increased attention has stimulated the movement towards more financially sustainable organizations. READ MORE

  5. 4. The blue pearl of Asia : flooding as an urban asset : a beautiful and resilient future Phnom Penh

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Gunilla Englund; Sara Ryttar; [2008]
    Keywords : storm water; urban development; Phnom Penh; Cambodia; developing country; urban design; flooding; sustainable development;

    Abstract : Surface water drainage is together with water supply and wastewater management key parts of infrastructure in urban areas. As landscape architects we aim to find solutions that envisage aesthetical, social and ecological perspectives as well as technical. These aspects often go hand in hand and together they are part of the sustainability concept. READ MORE

  6. 5. Guadua chacoensis in Bolivia : - an investigation of mechanical properties of a bamboo species

    University essay from Carl Malmsten - Centrum för träteknik & design

    Author : Maria Lindholm; Sara Palm; [2007]
    Keywords : Bamboo; Bolivia; Guadua chacoensis; mechanical properties; tensile; bending; hardness; Minor Field Study; Bambu; Bolivia; Guadua chacoensis; mekaniska egenskaper; drag; böj; hårdhet; Minor Field Study;

    Abstract : This Master thesis has been performed at CTD- the Centre for Wood Technology and Design at the University of Linköping and has been carried out in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia. The objective of this thesis is to study the mechanical properties and uses of Guadua chacoensis, a bamboo native to Bolivia. READ MORE