Essays about: "Accra"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 40 essays containing the word Accra.

  1. 11. Evaluation of strategic stockpoints for UNFPA using a facility location mode

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Erik Hansson; Dayanand Sagar; [2018]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Facility Location; UNFPA; Perishable Commodities; Pre-positioning; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Distribution and warehousing networks of Humanitarian Organizations has proven to be an area where cost reductions and shortened lead times can be achieved. Humanitarian organizations have also started pre-positioning goods in anticipation of disasters as a way to improve their disaster preparedness. READ MORE

  3. 12. A Sea Change : Unpacking the different conceptualisations of fisheries development in Eastern Africa

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Abigayil Blandon; [2018]
    Keywords : fisheries development; institutional paradigm; conceptual model; World Bank; East Africa; complexity thinking;

    Abstract : The global narratives behind development aid are constantly changing, but aid is still criticized for being ineffective. The most recent trend within development thinking is the push for complexity science concepts to be incorporated, in order to better capture the uncertainties and dynamics of the real world. READ MORE

  4. 13. Facilitating Innovation in Technology Startups in Ghana : A Multiple Case Study of the Technology Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Ghana

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Nickie B. Johnson; [2018]
    Keywords : Entrepreneurship ecosystem; Technology startups; Innovation; Ghana;

    Abstract : Thesis purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate which circumstances technology entrepreneurs believe facilitate innovation, in the context of developing countries, and in Ghana in particular. Additionally, to explore the institutional and environmental factors that enable or prevent innovative activity from taking place in the technology startup ecosystem. READ MORE

  5. 14. SOLAR ENERGY & ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR A 20-HOUSE COMMUNITY IN ACCRA, GHANA

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Ertugrul Deniz Önder; [2017]
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    Abstract : A renewable energy and energy storage system is designed for a project of 20 upscale houses to be constructed in Accra, Ghana is the Swedish start-up company of AsaDuru. Renewable energy generation and storage methods are investigated and the suitable types of generation methods and the components which shall be used in these are decided. READ MORE

  6. 15. The premise of progress

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

    Author : Sigurlín Rós Steinbergsdóttir; [2017]
    Keywords : Architecture; urban; design; junior high school; market; density; underprivileged; sustainable; Ghana; Accra; Nima; new typology; mixed use; tradition; innovation; columns; traditional; local; materials; earth brick; rammed earth; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Nima is a distressed neighbourhood located north of central Accra, the capital city of Ghana in West Africa. Nima is an extremely dense community, where land is very scarce. Single floor, clay built compound houses occupy the entire neighbourhood. Spatial planning is lacking, infrastructure is limited and overcrowding proposes a severe problem. READ MORE