Essays about: "UNFPA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word UNFPA.

1. 1. Leave no one behind, C4D and the Humanitarian Sector’s Involvement with the Deaf Community in Sub Saharan Africa. Focus on the Republic of Congo and Senegal

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Emanuel Bissila Foukou; [2019]
   Keywords : Communication for Development; Sexual and Reproductive Health; Participation; Deaf Community; Sign language; Humanitarian Sector; Senegal; Republic of Congo;

   Abstract : This paper deals with the Deaf community in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular focus on the Republic of Congo, and Senegal. It explores how the humanitarian sector is reaching out to this community, especially regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluation of strategic stockpoints for UNFPA using a facility location mode

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Erik Hansson; Dayanand Sagar; [2018]
   Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Facility Location; UNFPA; Perishable Commodities; Pre-positioning; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Distribution and warehousing networks of Humanitarian Organizations has proven to be an area where cost reductions and shortened lead times can be achieved. Humanitarian organizations have also started pre-positioning goods in anticipation of disasters as a way to improve their disaster preparedness. READ MORE

4. 3. An investigation of how the Emergency Team within UNFPA could achieve a more effective balancing of supply and demand

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Emelie Krantz; Emma Sandin Hansson; [2014]
   Keywords : Supply and Demand; Responsiveness; Demand Management; Humanitarian Logistics; Demand Planning; Forecasting; Inventory Management; Risk Management; lättillgänglighet; efterfrågestyrning; humanitär logistik; efterfrågeplanering; prognostisering; lagerstyrning; riskhantering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Bakgrund: Emergency Teamet skickar ut ERH-Kits då en efterfrågan från kunden uppstår, exempelvis efter en katastrofsituation. Emergency Teamet har blivit kritiserade för att inte ha svarat tillräckligt snabbt på efterfrågan och därför har Executive Director för UNFPA gett nya direktiv för att UNFPA ska svara snabbare och skapa bättre förutsättningar för att leverera snabbt i katastrofsituationer. READ MORE

5. 4. Is UNFPA working for a better food security in the future? : How women’s empowerment and use of contraception can assure food for future generations

   University essay from Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Pernilla Bergström; [2014]
   Keywords : Food security; population growth; Millennium Development Goals; liberalism; UNFPA; family planning; gender equality; education; child marriage; constructivism; Matsäkerhet; ökad befolkningsmängd; Millenniemålen; liberalism; UNFPA; familjeplanering; jämställdhet; utbildning; barnäktenskap; konstruktivism;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to explore if UNFPA’s work mission and methods direct for greater food security in the future. The analysis is based on one of UNFPA’s main frameworks; ICPD Programme of Action 1994. READ MORE

6. 5. Culture’s Consequences: Examining the Relevance of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory to Youth Sexual Health

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Christine Lehane; [2014]
   Keywords : Sex; Gender; Culture; Power; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Cultural norms that promote gender inequality have shown to encourage power imbalances in heterosexual relationships, increasing both young men and young women’s risk of STDs, HIV, unplanned pregnancy and intimate partner violence (WHO, 2004). Understanding how exactly these cultural norms impact youth’s gendered sexual roles and overall sexual health has been increasingly highlighted as an important area for the design of effective youth sexual health education and intervention programs (UNFPA, 2010). READ MORE