Essays about: "Manila"

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  1. 6. Adopting Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)in Metro-Manila Railway system : Considering Sweden’s Experience and Learning

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Farhad Arian Far; [2019]
    Keywords : Transit-Oriented Development; Traffic Congestion; Metro-Manila Railway Network; Stockholm Metro System;

    Abstract : Transit-oriented development (TOD) or as it is referred to in Sweden ABC (Arbete, Bostad,och Centrum which means work, housing, and city center) is the highly prevailing and excitingconcept of integrating urban communities, activities, people, buildings and public places together.This idea is primarily focused upon the creation of walkable, pedestrian-oriented communities andcycling connections, which are centered among the high-quality train systems. READ MORE

  3. 7. Polylateralism in Sustainable Development Diplomacy : A Case Study of the Embassy of the Netherlands and the Manila Bay Sustainable Development Master Plan

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Charlotte J.H.B. de Harder; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; multi-stakeholder partnership; polylateral diplomacy; frontline diplomacy; The Netherlands; The Philippines;

    Abstract : The rise of global challenges, such as climate change, is pushing global governance to evolve. In result thereof, the traditionally state-centric diplomatic sphere is experiencing an increasing number of non-state actors entering the arena. READ MORE

  4. 8. How can Beema Bamboo Plantations Benefit Islands and Farmers in the Philippines? : A study in Manila, Marinduque and Romblon, the Philippines

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Dina Faraj; Saad Shihab; [2019]
    Keywords : Vulnerability; Bambusa balcooa; Beema bamboo; Philippines; MFS; Marinduque; Environment; Bamboo; Sårbarhet; Bambusa balcooa; Beema bamboo; Filippinera; MFS; Miljö; Bambu;

    Abstract : This study was conducted as a bachelor thesis at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the spring of 2019. The study was carried out as a Minor Field Study (MFS) funded by the Swedish agency SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency). READ MORE

  5. 9. BASECO, Strategic Pathways to Formalize the Informal. Urban Design Proposal for Informal Settlement Upgrading in Metro Manila

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Lili Smith; [2019]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

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  6. 10. Coping with a war on drugs : Bachelor Thesis

    University essay from Institutionen för socialvetenskap

    Author : Arman Ahmadzadeh; Hannes Rytkönen; [2018]
    Keywords : War on drugs; Stigma; Labeling; Coping;

    Abstract : After the 2016 election of president Duterte, the Philippines have been actively fighting a war on drugs inside their own country according to the new policies developed by the newly chosen regime. These policies have led to the several thousands of dead in police operations which are by many called out as extrajudicial executions. READ MORE