Essays about: "pivot"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 48 essays containing the word pivot.
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16. Participation and U; A Case-Based Testing of Theory-U’s Utility in Facilitating the Pivot towards Participatory Development Practice
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografiAbstract : This thesis will contribute to the transition the development sector presently sees itself confronted with. This transition involves the pivoting from project-based development endeavors, whereby frameworks and targets defined in the Global North play a dominant role in defining the overall development trajectory. READ MORE
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17. Reindeer Husbandry and Wind Power : Discourses surrounding the construction of IKEA's wind park on Glötesvålen and its local effects on reindeer husbandry
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : The exploitation of land in Northern Sweden has caused a significant depletion of grazing grounds for semi-domesticated reindeer. This is a threat to the indigenous Sami reindeer herders of Sweden, who rely on the grazing ground in order to sustainably feed their herds. READ MORE
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18. The Lingering Ravages of Colonialism : A Case study of neocolonialism through Cooperation Agreements in Cote D’Ivoire, and its impact on growth and development.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : It has been over sixty (60) years since decolonization in Africa. In years gone by, a pattern has emerged of former French colonies being marginally worse off than their British counterparts. Britain and France as the two most dominant colonial powers in Africa allows for these comparisons in growth and development to be made. READ MORE
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19. Tillväxt hos alléträd i plantskola : en undersökning på containerodlade alléträd inom släktena Quercus, Acer, Sorbus och Prunus
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Syftet med denna undersökning har varit att utvärdera, diskutera och undersöka tillväxt på stamomkrets på containerodlade alléträd producerade i plantskola. Målet har varit att se vilka slutsatser som kan dras när det gäller tillväxt från ett år till ett annat av fyra utvalda trädsläkten: Quercus, Acer, Prunus och Sorbus. READ MORE
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20. Transreality
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : How can we as architects interact with external practices, such as video games? Are there relevant aspects to be found, and what are the ways in which they could be approached? This project grounds itself in three different personal interests; architecture, digital design tools and video games, or more specifically: ”What kind of architectural expressions and spaces could be created if we design in the borderland between the real and the virtual game?” This is an experimental project that approaches a few aspects of video game design, as well as potential qualities of virtual worlds. It concerns itself with image based digital massing, level design as basis for program or composition on site, as well as being on the border between the real and the virtual. READ MORE
