Essays about: "environment ngo"

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1. 16. How We Define Corruption : A comparative study of NGOs and government agency’s definition and experience of corruption

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Turkan Omari; [2020]
   Keywords : corruption; NGO; INGO; SIDA; SCA; Afghanistan;

   Abstract : Objective Over the latest decades, NGOs have grown exponentially both in size and influence; they have come to play a significant role in development and support for civil society and the democratization process in developing countries. With an increased influence and budgets, NGOs have also come to be increasingly associated with corruption – as victims of corruption, as driving forces of corruption, and finally as anti-corruption activists and strategists. READ MORE

3. 17. Power to the individual : a case study of a Dutch NGO and its strategy to fight plastic pollution

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Anneke Boersma; [2020]
   Keywords : The Netherlands; plastic pollution; social change; individual behavioral change; hegemony; power; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The impact of plastic on the environment has been acknowledged on different levels, among others various NGOs around the world. These NGOs are known to aim for a reduction of plastic ending up in nature and more specifically the ocean. READ MORE

4. 18. Conversion to a fossil free industry : Investigating certifications as motivatorsfor pro-environmental initiatives

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Jacob Vinnars; Johan Vinnars; Emma Buratovic; [2020]
   Keywords : certificate; eco-label; environment; motivators; pro-environmental initiatives;

   Abstract : Climate awareness is growing every day and pressure and expectations of powerful measures from companies are increasing. At the same time, the incentives for many companies to address climate change are small due to limited economic benefits. READ MORE

5. 19. Evaluating how intensive Information and Communication Technology courses can help bridge the Gender Digital Divide

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

   Author : Zoë Wyon; Sofia Sundbom; [2019]
   Keywords : Gender Digital Divide; Information and Communication Technology; Evaluation; Evaluation Framework; Tanzania; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Inclusion in the digital society can lead to improved communication and access to information which increases informed decision making and productivity for individuals and businesses. In turn, this has a positive effect on the socio-economic development of a country. READ MORE

6. 20. Domestic Organisations and Multi-Level Policy : An interview study of Swedish environmental non-governmental organisations influencing climate policy in a multi-level context

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Magda Bergkvist Andersson; [2019]
   Keywords : NGO; Non-governmental organisations; ENGO; Non-governmental organizations; Environment; Climate policy; Environmental organisations; EU; European Union; Interviews; Statskunskap; Icke-statliga organisationer; Miljöorganisationer; Klimatpolicy; Klimat; EU; Europeiska unionen; Intervjustudie;

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