Essays about: "Local income"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 315 essays containing the words Local income.
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1. How do Social Enterprises transform Education Inequality in Developing Countries?
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Education inequality continues to be a barrier to social progress and reinforces the cycle of poverty. That is best visible in developing countries- where resources dedicated to education are not optimal and traditional approaches to reduce education inequality have proven to be ineffective, if there are any at all, due to resource limitations, bureaucratic barriers, and systemic complexities. READ MORE
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2. WILL THE MUNICIPALITIES BENEFIT? : The impact of wind power deployment on the local economy- Evidence from Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/NationalekonomiAbstract : Investment in wind energy has increased rapidly in the past few decades in Sweden and is believed to be important for mitigating climate change and contributing to energy independence. Despite this, wind power projects are frequently met with local opposition, and many wind power projects are rejected by the municipal veto. READ MORE
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3. (Em)powering community energy on Gotland : An exploration of energy justice through a case study of "an island in an island"
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : The energy transition raises concerns about local communities' marginalisation in decision-making and ownership models, leading to justice debates. Community energy (CE) gains attention as a pathway towards energy justice (EJ). Drawing on qualitative data collected on Gotland, we examine how the Austerland CE project delivers EJ. READ MORE
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4. Toward inclusive cities: exploring migrant participation in Swedish urban planning : a case study of Stockholm’s Hagsätra-Rågsved
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : The city of Stockholm grapples with significant challenges related to social exclusion and segregation. This particularly affects vulnerable groups such as individuals of migrant background residing in low-income suburbs around the city centre. READ MORE
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5. Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya : An analysis of challenges and opportunities from the perspective of key actors
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : The global urban population is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in housing demand that is not always met with adequate supply of quality housing. In the low-and middle-income context of Kenya, this gap has led to the proliferation of sub-standard housing implementations, with significant social and environmental impacts. READ MORE