Essays about: "Grand societal challenges"

Found 3 essays containing the words Grand societal challenges.

  1. 1. The Next Frontier: Enabling Sustainable Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa. : An empirical investigation on the drivers of sustainable entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan ecosystems, and the enablement of solutions for Grand Challenges.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Elena Ahlgrimm; Kjel Hendriks; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Entrepreneurship; External Enablers; Entrepreneurial Ecosystems; Grand Challenges; Sub-Saharan Africa; Ecosystem Builders;

    Abstract : Research Background: Climate change poses a core threat to the current and future welfare of society. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly susceptible to challenges associated with climate change, most of which are bound to have large-scale societal impacts. READ MORE

  3. 2. TO INFINITY, AND BEYOND - An explorative study of how innovative companies in Sweden take responsibility for actions and outcomes in their innovation process. For a better and more sustainable future

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Evelina Jörhag; Madeleine Sjöquist; [2022-08-05]
    Keywords : Harmful innovation; Innovation; innovation governance; responsible innovation; risk governance; RRI; the bright side of innovation; the dark side of innovation;

    Abstract : The view of innovation is often portrayed as a fundamental component of prosperity and societal development, thus highlighting the positive implications of innovation. However, innovation is a more nuanced phenomenon that entails negative impacts upon society as well. READ MORE

  4. 3. Soot Pollution in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A Grand Societal Challenge

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Faith Ayomikun Omisakin; [2022]
    Keywords : Soot pollution; Air pollution; Grand societal challenges; Environmental Governance; Illegal bunkering; Stakeholder Theory; Sensemaking Theory; Climate Change;

    Abstract : Soot pollution is a form of air pollution that can severely damage public health and the environment. The Residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, and its environs have been suffering from the negative environmental effects of particle (soot) pollution since the fourth quarter of 2016. READ MORE