Essays about: "Bissau"

Found 5 essays containing the word Bissau.

1. 1. An evaluation of the Janzen-Connell hypothesis for a dry tropical forest in Guinea-Bissau

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Petya Petrowa Kirjazow; [2023]
   Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The Janzen–Connell hypothesis states that seedling survival increases with distance from the parent tree, which promotes regular spacing of species within a forest and thus biodiversity. Very few studies have tested this hypothesis in tropical Africa. READ MORE

3. 2. At home in the urban growth

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Boel Andersson; Fredrika Ek Linde; [2022]
   Keywords : Guniea-Bissau; Bissau; Housing;

   Abstract : Our project aims to investigate a housing typology that could meet the challenges of the urban sprawl in Bissau, and at the same time meet the needs of the residents.  Through a study trip together with KTH studio Adrift: In Situ, we made on-site investigations and mapping in Bissau. READ MORE

4. 3. Atypical VRE Variability in Power System Planning and Performance: Illustrated by the case studies of Guinea-Bissau and Turkey

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Albertine Potter van Loon; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study aims to identify and quantify (1) how Typical Meteorological Year (TMY)-based power systems perform when exposed to atypical variability and (2) how TMY-centric power system design differs from full variability design. A simplified least cost power system planning model, including a novel performance analysis formulation, is proposed and tested for Guinea-Bissau and Turkey, covering both main Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) technologies, solar PV and wind turbines. READ MORE

5. 4. Creating a Sustainable Water Access in Guinea-Bissau

   University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

   Author : Lovisa Grönvik; Majken Domicelj; [2018]
   Keywords : Integrated product development; machine design; monotrailer; Integrerad produktutveckling; maskinkonstruktion; monotrailer;

   Abstract : In Guinea Bissau, one of the third most underdeveloped countries, there are many areas that are hard to reach by any other kind of vehicles than motorcycles – cars struggle with the poor road conditions. This means that many smaller communities, that are at a considerable distance from a larger road or city, become isolated and vulnerable. READ MORE

6. 5. Catch up if you can : A comparative study of institutional and economic development

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Christoffer Källberg; [2008]
   Keywords : economic growth; economic equality; institutions; egalitarianism; state autonomy; socio-cultural solidarity; Botswana; Zambia; Mozambique; Guinea-Bissau;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the correlation between economic growth and the prevalence of a number of institutions that according to a theory elaborated by economists Christer Gunnarsson and Mauricio Rojas are growth promoting. The economic development and the institutional quality of four African countries, namely Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau, is examined by comparing index scores for relevant institutional factors. READ MORE