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1. Accessing credit through social relationships : a case study of cassava farmers in Central Uganda
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : The FAO aims to support local farmers in Nakasongola District, Uganda, to tap into value-added cassava market opportunities. This thesis critically examines farmers' experiences in these cassava markets, challenging classical economic assumptions that underpin the FAO project. READ MORE
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2. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE
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3. Factors Influencing the Implementation of Information Security Risk Management : A case study of Nigerian Commercial Banks
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknikAbstract : The banking industry is one of the critical infrastructures in any economy. The services rendered by banks are systematically based on innovation, products, and technology to leverage their services. Several associated risks come along with the rendering of these banking services. READ MORE
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4. Credit Supply and its Impact on Small Businesses during the Great Recession: An Empirical Study of Low and High Income Counties in the US
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : The purpose of this paper is to investigate the economic effects that the reduction of credit that followed the Great Recession had on small businesses. We find that the supply of bank credit to small businesses in times of crisis does not discriminate against businesses in low income regions, but rather that the economic effects are the same through a nation-wide perspective. READ MORE
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5. Probability of Default Term Structure Modeling : A Comparison Between Machine Learning and Markov Chains
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistikAbstract : During the recent years, numerous so-called Buy Now, Pay Later companies have emerged. A type of financial institution offering short term consumer credit contracts. As these institutions have gained popularity, their undertaken credit risk has increased vastly. Simultaneously, the IFRS 9 regulatory requirements must be complied with. READ MORE