Essays about: "Public sector"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1183 essays containing the words Public sector.

  1. 21. Civil society organizations in a complex institutional landscape : Investigating institutional logics in Swedish civil society organizations work with social impact measurement

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

    Author : Hanna Franziska Fischer; [2023]
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    Abstract : The role of civil society has been discussed frequently as of the last decades, and with growing influence of new public management and related market-oriented reforms in public sector, civil society organizations have become welfare service providers too. As part of this development, social impact measurement has been a way for financers to prove and private actors to invest in social change. READ MORE

  3. 22. Exploring the solar park market in Lower Saxony : Implications on foreign companies’ entry strategies

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Patricia Chronéer; Nike Hammerman; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar Parks; Lower Saxony; Germany; Entry Strategies; Drivers; Barriers; Regulatory Landscape; Social Landscape; Technical Landscape; Economic Landscape; Geographical Landscape; Market Potential; Electricity Production;

    Abstract : To meet the European Union’s target of climate neutrality by 2050 ambitious measures need to be taken. The electricity sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally, which makes it an important sector to decarbonize. For this to happen, fossil fuels must be replaced by renewable energy sources. READ MORE

  4. 23. Thinking Outside of the Organisational Box; How Private Firms Can Invest in Nature-based Solutions at the Watershed-level to Manage Agricultural Water Risks in California’s San Joaquin Valley

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ethan Dunnenberger; [2023]
    Keywords : water scarcity; agriculture; private sector; risk management; nature-based solutions; watershed restoration; San Joaquin Valley; water security; value; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Nature-based solutions (NBS) can provide a range of benefits to tackle acute sustainability challenges in an enduring and cost-effective manner. Increasing recognition of the value of these solutions has led to their adoption across the globe. READ MORE

  5. 24. Analysing the effects of 24/7 Carbon-free Energy procurement strategies on the electricity system : Case Study of commercial and industrial sector in the Netherlands

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

    Author : NINA JABŁOŃSKA; [2023]
    Keywords : 24 7 Carbon-free Energy; carbon accounting; corporate electricity procurement; Energy Attribute Certificates; hourly matching; the Netherlands.; 24 7 kolfri energi; koldioxidredovisning; företagens elupphandling; energiattributcertifikat; timmatchning; Nederländerna.;

    Abstract : Considering the growing importance of the electricity sector in the worldwide decarbonisation efforts, as well as large volumes of energy consumed by the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, corporate power procurement is found to be a significant contributor to building a net zero economy. Within this topic, hourly matching of carbon-free electricity supply with demand, or 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (24/7 CFE), is identified as a next-generation power procurement framework, with growing interest from a wide range of stakeholders in the energy sector and benefits backed by robust research evidence. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Road Ahead: Exploring the Potential of Public-Private Partnerships in Closing the European Infrastructure Investment Gap

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Linus Edgren; Casper Lindqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Public-Private Partnership; Public Procurement; Project Finance; European Infrastructure; Infrastructure Investments;

    Abstract : Modern infrastructure assets are fundamental for the long-term economic growth and development of countries and regions. Yet, the European infrastructure investment gap is projected to reach USD 2 trillion by 2040. One approach to closing this infrastructure investment gap is strengthening the collaboration between the private and public sector. READ MORE