Essays about: "Dominican Republic"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 32 essays containing the words Dominican Republic.

  1. 16. Energy Management in Buildings

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Victor Liang; Paulo Monsalve; [2016]
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    Abstract : This report is the result of a minor field study (MFS) performed in the Dominican Republic. The country strongly relies on energy sources from adjacent countries, currently the nation depends on fossil fuel for 86 % of its electricity generation and in 2011, 8.6 % of its GDP was spent on fossil fuel imports. READ MORE

  3. 17. Innovate On A Shoestring : Product development for the Least Developed Countries and what we can re-use in the Established Markets

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Tekniska Högskolan

    Author : Hans Ottosson; [2015]
    Keywords : Least developed countries; product development; new markets; established markets; innovation; feasibility; affordability; BoP;

    Abstract : By understanding current approaches and methods of product development (PD) combined with knowledge of the needs and know-how of customers in the least developed countries (LDCs) associated risks and excessive costs can be avoided. The main purpose of this thesis is to highlight the important need of developing products and services for the LDCs and to look at current practices for PD and to distill these into one method for developing products pertinent to LDC needs and markets. READ MORE

  4. 18. Challenging Participation : Pollution, Participation and Roles of the Planner

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Ivannia Santana; [2015]
    Keywords : River Pollution; Society Participation and Planner s Roles;

    Abstract : The Higuamo River in the Dominican Republic is being polluted by a number of industries. The town San Pedro de Macoris is situated at the river mouth and the negative effects of the pollution are apparent for the fishermen and those living in informal settlements along the water. READ MORE

  5. 19. All invited : waterfront park design for sustainable tourism in Miches, the Dominican Republic

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sari Lindvall; [2014]
    Keywords : Landscape architecture; sustainable tourism development; Miches; El Seibo; the Dominican Republic; waterfront park design; SWOT-analysis; chromatic character; public space; Landscape Character Assessment; LCA-method;

    Abstract : Hidden away in the pristine landscape on the northeast shore of the Dominican Republic, the remote village of Miches is on the verge of shifting its economic resource base from traditional fishing into what could become an international model for sustainable tourism. The aim of this thesis was to produce a vision of a waterfront park near the center of the village; demonstrating concept-based landscape design that reflects the goals of sustainable development originating from the local incentive structure. READ MORE

  6. 20. The logistical secret : Supply Chain Management in the Dominican Republic

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : William Timén; [2013]
    Keywords : Logistics; SCM; Lean; The logistical goal mix; Economy; Dominican Republic; 3PL; 4PL; DuPont; Organisation; Leadership; Delivery service; Logistical cost; Capital binding; Working capital; Economical growth; Humanitarian logistics;

    Abstract : Globalisation has made logistics more important than ever in developing countries. If one business function raises their costs on a service, the end customer will usually pay the price in the store. When the end customers cannot afford the end price on a product, they will turn to other alternatives. READ MORE