Essays about: "social capital and human development"

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1. 1. Ready to Respond to Freddy? Shock-Responsive Social Protection for Nutrition in Malawi

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Cecilia Pampararo; [2023]
   Keywords : Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing pace and intensity of climate-related shocks have driven the emergence of international interest around the role of national social protection systems for shock-responsiveness. An increasing number of already vulnerable people is in need of humanitarian assistance, risking to fall into poverty and malnutrition. READ MORE

3. 2. THRIVE - with heritage to sustainability

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Ralph Frühwirth; Martyna Idasiak; [2023]
   Keywords : urban design; architecture; landscape architecture; sustainability; portugal; lisbon; mouraria; heritage; climate change; heat waves; water management; cities; urbanity; housing; environment; local life; urban rehabilitation; green jobs; solar energy; traffic management; biodiversity; Arts and Architecture; Earth and Environmental Sciences; History and Archaeology; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering; General Works; Science General;

   Abstract : The historic urban area of Lisbon emerged during the Middle Ages and was the origin of the development of a rather small neighbourhood, Mouraria. Not only did it count as the centre of the capital, but because of Lisbon being the metropolis of the Portuguese empire, Mouraria is now home to a diverse group of people, whose culture influences its special characteristics to this day. READ MORE

4. 3. A Way to Find Work in Sweden : A Study of Highly Educated Non-EU Immigrants' Labor Market Integration Through the Jobbsprånget Internship Program.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Mai Ruby; [2023]
   Keywords : social networks; integration; Jobbsprånget; immigrants; Labor market; internship.;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the labor market integration of highly educated non-EU immigrants in Sweden, with an emphasis on the successes and shortcomings of the Jobbsprånget program. The research intends to offer insight on the processes and dynamics that lead to effective integration by drawing on the theories of human capital, social networks, and social capital. READ MORE

5. 4. Social Entrepreneurship in the Favelas of Brazil: Challenges and Constraints

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Mohammed Rafid; [2023]
   Keywords : social entrepreneurhip; Minor Field Study; MFS; Brazil; inequality; global challenge; UN 2030; sustainable development goals; SDGs; socialt entreprenörskap; Brasilien; omjämlikhet; globala utmaningar; FN 2030; hållbarhetsmål; hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : As global inequality reaches unprecedented levels, social entrepreneurship has emerged as a promising tool for addressing this and fighting some of the most challenging social issues of our time. This thesis seeks to dive into the specific challenges that social entrepreneurs encounter in low-income settings by conducting a case study in the favelas in Brazil, one of the world’s most widely recognized low-income areas. READ MORE

6. 5. From Remittances to Development: Exploring Nepal's Path to Progress

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Jonathan Damkjær Britton; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Nepal is one of the largest recipients of remittances compared to the size of the economy, reaching 30,1% of GDP in 2018. This makes understanding them, their effects, and how to positively impact that an important policy tool. READ MORE