Essays about: "Extreme poverty"

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  1. 1. CLIMATE FINANCE AND UNIVERSAL ENERGY ACCESS: ENERGY JUSTICE IN THE GREEN CLIMATE FUNDS PROJECTS TO PROMOTE ENERGY ACCESS IN AFRICA

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Alice Sjölén; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Finance; Energy Justice; Energy Access; Green Climate Fund; Africa;

    Abstract : Climate finance is becoming an increasingly important aspect of climate change action, and massive sums are estimated to be required to mitigate further increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Mitigation projects supported by climate finance further have the possibility to increase access to modern energy services in countries where these are lacking. READ MORE

  3. 2. Underdevelopment : A case-study of Nigeria

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

    Author : Mohamed Mudei Hassan; [2022]
    Keywords : Underdevelopment; Nigeria; Neo-Classical Realism; Dependency theory; Resource dependence; Prebendalism; Lax institutions; Sino-Nigerian relations;

    Abstract : Underdevelopment has plagued Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), since independence the post-colonial African states have experienced extreme poverty, unemployment, and other economic ailments that have persisted in the region. The aim of this thesis is to critique the null hypothesis of dependency theorists that it is structural factors that cause underdevelopment instead this study proposes an alternative hypothesis through Neo-Classical Realism to explain that it is in fact state-level actors and domestic issues that are the true culprit of causing the dependent variable. READ MORE

  4. 3. What is the future? It is not in our hands : Women's realities of living in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh in the context of environmental challenges

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Moa Kemi; Isabell Svensk; [2022]
    Keywords : Bangladesh; women; environmental challenges; vulnerability; exposure; adaptation; gender; climate change; Conception of Risk; Feminist Political Ecology;

    Abstract : Bangladesh is known as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, especially the southwest coastal region. This area frequently experiences extreme weather such as cyclones, storms, waterlogging, droughts, and high levels of salinity. These events are projected to intensify further with climate change. READ MORE

  5. 4. Building Older Persons’ “Resilience” Through Old-Age Pension Schemes in Georgia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Diana Davitadze; [2022]
    Keywords : Older Persons; Ageism; Social Security; Human Rights; Vulnerability Theory; Old-age Pensions; Women; Georgia.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Older persons’ rights are increasingly penetrating the Human Rights discourse in response to the surging aging of the world population. Old-age pension schemes are designed to protect older persons against vulnerabilities once they resign from the job market. READ MORE

  6. 5. International operations; equal international responsibility? : A qualitative thesis exploring the existence of CSR activities by Swedish MNCs operating in Kenya

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Olivia Giorgio Juel; Erika Jönsson; Hana Arvidsson; [2022]
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    Abstract : The topic of companies’ responsibility in society has gained a lot of traction over the years. With the recent war in Ukraine, many companies have taken a stance against the atrocities by pausing or even stopping their operations in Russia. The war has, however, not only impacted Ukraine and Russia but has led to consequences all over the world. READ MORE