Essays about: "Rogers’ diffusion of innovations"

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  1. 16. Niche-markets subsidy for effective diffusion of battery electric vehicles in Sweden

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Robert Christiaan van Sloten; [2015]
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    Abstract : This study suggests an improved policy pathway for a higher adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Sweden. By use of Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations it was shown that Sweden’s current policy is ineffective due to equal incentives on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles. READ MORE

  3. 17. Perceptions of domestic solar systems : a study on non-adopter views of a new technology

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Martina von Sabsay; [2013]
    Keywords : attitude; customer attitude; customer perceptions; diffusion of innovations; micro production; microgeneration; photovoltaic; solar panel;

    Abstract : The world is currently facing a huge severe challenge in handling the issue of climate change. One of the ways to lower the green house gas emissions, which is seen as one of the main contributor to the climate crisis, is to use renewable technologies such as for example photovoltaic (PV) systems. READ MORE

  4. 18. A Case Study on Conservation Agriculture Adoption in Northern Mozambican Province Nampula

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Emma Ljungqvist; [2013]
    Keywords : Africa; qualitative research; Mozambique; Conservation Agriculture; diffusion of innovations; technology adoption; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The thesis addresses adoption of conservation agriculture in the northern Mozambican province Nampula. In a situation of food insecurity and increasing pressure on land with soil erosion and reduced yields as a result, conservation agriculture is promoted as an agriculture approach which is environmentally sustainable and which also has potential to improve farmers’ livelihoods. READ MORE

  5. 19. The diffusion of minimum tillage in agricultural China : a study of the factors influencing the farmers’ choice of tillage system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jenny Andersson; Marcus Halvarsson; [2013]
    Keywords : adoption; China; diffusion; farming system; minimum tillage;

    Abstract : The Chinese government´s aim to be self-sufficient in food production in combination with the increased food consumption in China has put high pressure on the productivity within the Chinese agricultural sector (He j et al, 2010). In order to increase the productivity, modernization and adoption of new farming techniques are essential. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Power of Trees: Agroforestry diffusion among small-scale farmers in Uganda

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Maria Eneqvist; Sophie Forsberg; [2010]
    Keywords : Diffusion of Innovations; Uganda; Small-Scale Farmers; Agroforestry; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Uganda previously had the reputation of being Africa’s food basket, which unfortunately no longer is the case. To mitigate the downwards spiral of soil depletion many organisations, both governmental and non-governmental, introduce land-management systems to farmers, with agroforestry being one example. READ MORE