Essays about: "institutions and development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 928 essays containing the words institutions and development.

  1. 1. The Perception of Corruption in correlation to Homicides : A time-series cross-sectional empirical global study, with specific focus on the Latin American region

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Lotta Ericsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Homicides; Perception of Corruption; Latin America; Grievance motivated violence; Corruption;

    Abstract : Most research that has examined the variation in homicide levels has examined their correlation with socioeconomic structural variables. In Latin America however, economic and social development has occurred, but high homicide levels remain, suggesting the involvement of other influencing factors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Faded Glory : Cultural exchange between warrior groups in the Vendel Period as reflected in armor from Vendel and Valsgärde

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Julian Blaine; [2024]
    Keywords : Vendel Period; warfare; armor; cultural exchange; Vendel; Valsgärde; Black Sea; Vendeltid; krig; rustning; kulturellt utbyte; Vendel; Valsgärde; Svarta havet;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes and documents the splint armor material from Valsgärde 8 and Vendel I,X, and XI. This armor is then contextualized in the warrior institutions, weapon-systems, and fighting techniques of warbands from Central Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Women’s Political Representation during 2000–2021 : The Case of Mexico

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Vanessa Necevska; [2024]
    Keywords : Mexico; Theory of Representation; Political Representation; Women’s political Representation; Women in national legislation.;

    Abstract : This qualitative case study focuses on the development of women’s political representation in national legislation, from 2000 to 2021 in Mexico. To examine the development of women’s political representation, this study will use Hanna Pitkin’s (1967) four interconnected diminutions of representation: formal, descriptive, substantive, and symbolic representation. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Radical Restructuring of Development Aid : From Liberal Justice to “From each according to their ability, to each according to their needs” Assessing the Failures of Development Aid and Providing A New Normative Alternative

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alexandra Holm; [2024]
    Keywords : Development Aid; Political theory; Justice; Rawls; Anarchism; Communism;

    Abstract : In this paper I will argue for the need for a change of norms in the global governance system in regards to development aid. I argue that liberal norms of justice and distribution of wealth have a negative effect on development aid practices. This study is a normative political theory and the material researched is relevant literature sources. READ MORE

  6. 5. Powering the Future: Unveiling the challenges associated with planning of charging infrastructure for heavy electric vehicles - A master thesis on the future planning of heavy charge infrastructure in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hassan Abbas Cheema; Robin Holmgren; [2023-11-01]
    Keywords : heavy charge infrastructure;

    Abstract : The transport sector is currently transitioning into a more sustainable use of fuel. The current aim of the European Commission is to reduce the greenhouse gas net emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Electric trucks are considered an important aspect in this transition. READ MORE