Essays about: "Global Village"
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1. Hindrance the women are facing in the fisheries sector : A Case study in Mwanza, Tanzania
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Women’s involvement in the fishing sector has been overlooked. The underlying cause of many global conflicts is a lack of access to natural resources. For that reason, it is important to empower women in natural resources. Empowering women to work leads to better growth in third-world countries. READ MORE
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2. IMPLEMENTING SOLAR POWER SYSTEM AT ELIKIA SCHOOL : Electricity Generation for Education and Community Development in the DRC
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronikAbstract : This report examines the feasibility and cost of installing an off-grid solar system for Elika School in the village of Lwengo, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Congo has one of the lowest electrification rates globally. Only 19% of the population has access to electricity, and almost none in rural areas. READ MORE
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3. Stakeholders role in Sustainble Tourism Development. : A case study in Kenya, linked to Maasai culture.
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : To keep in mind while reading and focus of the thesis: - Sustainable tourism, what is it and who is it for? - How can the tourist industry affect cultures? - Why do some hosting population fear culture losses but happily receive tourists? - Why do people choose to travel? - What and how can I as an individual contribute? The numbers of international tourists are steadily increasing along globalization, which makes it an important phenomenon to highlight. The tourist industry contributes to global development, which would preferably be done through sustainability’s three pillars: economically, socially, and environmentally. READ MORE
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4. Design of a Sustainable Energy System for a Community Center in rural Mozambique : A Minor Field Study in Mozambique
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Access to energy is an important part in the development of most countries and societies, linked to both social and economic growth. Nevertheless, 70% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa does not have access to electricity, which brings consequences to several of these areas. READ MORE
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5. Exploring the Role of Eco-Communities in Fostering Environmental Stewardship : A Study of Volunteer Tourism at Cloughjordan Eco-Village
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)Abstract : In recent years, there has been a shift in interest in travel, toward an increasing interest in sustainable travel and alternative forms of travel. As a result, there is also an interest in research studying these alternative travel concepts. Therefore, this qualitative study looks at experiences in ecovillages, focusing on volunteer workers. READ MORE