Essays about: "Municipalities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 1232 essays containing the word Municipalities.

  1. 1. Decentralization - a route towards gender balance in municipal politics? Decentralization and wider women representation in municipal assemblies: evidence across countries

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lali Dvali; [2021-11-23]
    Keywords : Women s political representation; fiscal decentralization; municipal level; gender and politics;

    Abstract : This paper explores the relationship between the level of decentralization and women's political participation in local politics. Using the OLS regression analysis I ask whether fiscal decentralization fosters more gender-balanced politics at the municipal level and whether the quality of public service serves as a mechanism through which the relationship works. READ MORE

  3. 2. I don’t see a future being gay in this country: A non-legally binding charter and its consequences for queer women in Poland.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Annie Magnusson; [2021-10-14]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : LGBTQ rights are under attack in Europe. Poland is one of its most homophobic countries and many municipalities have announced themselves ‘LGBT-free zones’ by adopting the Family Charter (henceforth the Charter), which is a policy document of a homophobic organization. READ MORE

  4. 3. RECOGNITION OF SUPRANATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS IN SUBNATIONAL LAND USE PLANNING

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Tiit Oidjärv; [2021-07-02]
    Keywords : Environmental policy; Environmental Goals; Land use planning; Spatial planning; European Green Deal; Multi-level governance; Pragmatism in planning; Estonia; Finland;

    Abstract : Environmental goals are often agreed upon on the international level. Local municipality land use planning can contribute to various overall environmental goals, including those necessary to reach the European Green Deal. READ MORE

  5. 4. Islamophobia in the Netherlands: Semi-Structured Interviews with Implementers of Polarization and Radicalization Action Plan 2007-2011

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Farinaz Aryanfar; [2021-07-01]
    Keywords : islamophobia; integration; Netherlands; peace and conflict studies;

    Abstract : Islamophobia has been on the in many countries in the past decade. However, not much research has been done on solutions to decrease it. This thesis is a case study of the Dutch Polarization and Radicalization Action Plan (PRAP) projects implemented during 2007-2011. READ MORE

  6. 5. DO GENDER QUOTAS PRODUCE SPILLOVER EFFECTS? EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM ITALIAN MUNICIPALITIES

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Giulia Salvi; [2021-06-30]
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    Abstract : MSc Economics.... READ MORE