Essays about: "Technological changes ,economic factors"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 22 essays containing the words Technological changes ,economic factors.

  1. 16. Wind Energy Development in Mexico - A case study of the potential for local socio-economic benefits in Mareña

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Armando Hurtado Sandoval; [2015]
    Keywords : Wind energy; Mexico; Oaxaca; Isthmus of Tehuantepec; political economic social technical legal environmental PESTLE Framework ; indigenous communities; international wind energy companies; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In the State of Oaxaca in Southern Mexico exist abundant natural resource and excellent wind conditions. Currently in the region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca has an extensive area with wind farm projects due to their excellent wind speed conditions. READ MORE

  3. 17. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Kenya: Exploring the possibilities of a prosperous market

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Gabriella Andersson; Mikaela Odlander; [2014-08-12]
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    Abstract : Information and communication technology (ICT) has reportedly enabled the world’s poorest, living at the bottom of the income pyramid, to earn an income, solve conflicts, reduce isolation and has assisted in emergencies. Kenya is one of the most advanced nations in Africa with a high level of technological development. READ MORE

  4. 18. Innovations in small food and drink production companies in Sweden : the case of Skåne region

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Gunnar Magnusson; [2014]
    Keywords : innovation; differential knowledge bases; the experience economy; networks; regional development; food and drink industry; Skåne; Sweden;

    Abstract : It is claimed that economic and social changes are having effects on innovations. Today, innovations have shifted from being only techno-scientific to increasingly also being based on socio-cultural dynamics, with culture, fashion and aesthetic aspects becoming important factors within products. READ MORE

  5. 19. The vulnerability of Latvia’s agriculture: Farm level response to climatic and non-climatic stimuli

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

    Author : Teiksma Buseva; [2011]
    Keywords : Adaptation; agriculture; climate change and variability; climatic and non-climatic factors; Latvian farmers; vulnerability;

    Abstract : Agriculture is a climate sensitive sector whether it changes moderately and slowly or radicallyand rapidly. Many studies that focus on the vulnerability of agriculture, use climate scenariosand crop models to assess the potential impacts. READ MORE

  6. 20. The patent systems of today - at a crossroad

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Anna-Karin Abdon; [2008]
    Keywords : Rättshistoria; Immaterialrätt; Rättsekonomi; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In recent years, the number of patent filings has risen dramatically. This increase is due to several factors, such as, emergence of new technologies, increasing importance of patent portfolios, strategic patenting and pro-patent views among policy makers. READ MORE