Essays about: "economic impact of south africa"

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1. 16. sSWOT-analysis of the introduction and usage of faecal sludge as fertiliser in agriculture in the Western Cape Province, South Africa

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

   Author : Felicia Frise; Anna Ringström; [2017]
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   Abstract : For future generations, securing nutrients and minimising the biochemical flows are significant challenges for humanity. Due to this, it is important to develop new phosphorous recovery methods from alternative sources to secure food production, reach sustainable development and circular economy. READ MORE

3. 17. Design for social innovation : a case study of Human Centered Design in Khayelitsha

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

   Author : Amanda Larsson; Anna Sunnefeldt Nyberg; [2016]
   Keywords : Human Centered Design; community participation; Khayelitsha; Cape Town; social development; participant observation; landscape architecture; urban planning;

   Abstract : During the last decade the world’s urban population has grown extensively and today more than half of the global population lives in cities. Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) is currently the fastest urbanizing region in the world and the change is concentrated to a few metropolitan areas. READ MORE

4. 18. Investigation of the barriers for the diffusion of photovoltaic systems in Cape Town

   University essay from KTH/Entreprenörskap och Innovation

   Author : Stefan van Norden; [2015]
   Keywords : Diffusion; photovoltaic; PV systems; solar energy; adoption;

   Abstract : The diffusion of photovoltaic (PV) systems is not only increasing in the current global electricity market, but everywhere there are barriers that are hampering the process. In this thesis the respective barriers for the diffusion of PV systems, as well as the current electricity market of Cape Town, situated in South Africa, will be analysed. READ MORE

5. 19. A Comparative Study of Social, Environmental and Economic Aspects of Paraffin and Wood Pellets Used for Cooking in Low Income Households in South Africa : A Minfor Field Study

   University essay from KTH/Miljöstrategisk analys (fms); KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

   Author : Jenny Svensson; Alice Kjellson; [2015]
   Keywords : Minor Field Study MFS ; sustainability; wood pellets; paraffin; life cycle assessment; low income households; South Africa; fältstudie MFS ; hållbarhet; träpellets; paraffin; livscykelanalys; låginkomsthushåll; Sydafrika;

   Abstract : The majority of low income households in South Africa have limited access to electricity, and typically cook on stoves fuelled by paraffin. Paraffin represents a fossil fuel. It is a relatively cheap fuel in South Africa. Another fuel that can also be used for cooking is wood pellets, which is a renewable fuel. READ MORE

6. 20. Waking the Lion – A Study on the Internationalisation of South African Family Firms.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Manuela Pyringer; Miriam Ayikoe Tettey; [2015]
   Keywords : Internationalisation; South Africam Family Firms; Decision-Making; Network; Culture; Chance; Transaction Cost Analysis; Resource-based view; Psychic Distance;

   Abstract : Internationalisation theories and other aspects of this phenomenon have been investigated by researchers to a large extent with respect to MNCs, MNEs and SMEs. However not very much attention has been devoted to the study of the internationalisation of family firms and factors influencing this process. READ MORE