Essays about: "Socio-economic impact"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 204 essays containing the words Socio-economic impact.

  1. 1. Cultivating connections: exploring the impact of community garden on social cohesion : in a socio-economic disadvantaged neighbourhood in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Reham Ghallab; [2024]
    Keywords : Social cohesion; social capital; community garden; socio-economic neighbourhoods; segregation;

    Abstract : The study delves into the interplay between the social dynamics of the community garden space and broader socio-political forces, exploring how these factors mold practices and interactions within the community garden, thereby influencing social cohesion. Despite the apparent segregation, Tensta Garden serves as a catalyst, inspiring residents to construct relationships, actively participate, and cultivate connections and shared experiences. READ MORE

  3. 2. Human Trafficking in Gauteng, South Africa : How do socio-economic factors influence the vulnerability of women to engage in sexual services and potential trafficking in Gauteng, South Africa?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Linnéa Lundqvist; [2024]
    Keywords : Human Trafficking; exploitation; socio-economic; GBV; corruption;

    Abstract : This research aims to investigate how socio-economic factors influence the vulnerability of women to engage in sexual services and potential trafficking in Gauteng, South Africa. This province is South Africa’s most prosperous one with an enormous flow of migrants and is therefore of interest to investigate. READ MORE

  4. 3. Measurement of Business Incubator Performance by Governments: Studying the Practices in the Nordic Region

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Firuza Alizada; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : business incubators; incubator financing; return on investment; public business incubators; government-supported business incubators; evaluation of incubation policy;

    Abstract : This master thesis aims to investigate the measurement of business incubator performance by governments. Business incubators play a vital role in nurturing startups, promoting innovation, and fostering economic development. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring risks of blue economy developments to people’s livelihood. A case study of Namibia’s coastal communities.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för marina vetenskaper

    Author : Femke van Toor; [2023-02-13]
    Keywords : Blue Economy; Risks; Livelihoods; Ecosystem services; Marine management;

    Abstract : Fuelled by the vision of the blue economy, marine sectors are developing and expanding at a fast rate. Though intended to be done in a sustainable matter, such developments often come with a large set of uncertainties and possible impacts on the environment as well as on the coastal communities who are depending on the natural environment to sustain their livelihoods. READ MORE

  6. 5. Small but mighty: Learning outcomes and impacts of microplastic focused citizen science

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Rita Hjelm; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability science; community science; non-profit; impact; socio-ecological systems; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Microplastics are a present and future threat to the sustainability of coastal socio-economic systems. Current solutions and management could be improved by developing citizen science programs to foster community engagement and knowledge generation. However, research is limited on the actual learning outcomes and impacts of citizen science. READ MORE