Essays about: "Swedish Municipalities"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 763 essays containing the words Swedish Municipalities.

1. 6. Planning for heat resilience - A comparative study between Greater Gothenburg´s and Skåne´s work on heat

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Rebecca Johansson; [2023-08-17]
   Keywords : climate adaptation; heat mitigation; heat stress; urban planning;

   Abstract : Due to climate change, it is expected that heat waves will be intensified and occur more frequently in Sweden; hence, heat-related risks are anticipated to increase, i.e., morbidity and mortality. Through heat mitigation strategies, risks associated with heat can be prevented. READ MORE

3. 7. Is a combination of language and vocational training an effective labour market policy for immigrants? - a quantitative study of Swedish municipalities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Rebecca Olsson; Robin Stoytchev Sulevani; [2023]
   Keywords : Combination education; Swedish for Immigrants SFI ; Vocational training; Labour market policy; Diff-in-Diff.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : In recent years, Swedish municipalities have introduced programs that combine Swedish language education with vocational training. However, due to the novelty and lack of an established framework, data and research on their effectiveness in improving immigrant labour market performance is limited. READ MORE

4. 8. The Health Dilemma of Urban Densification : A Study on the Health Effects of Urban Densification in Three Swedish Cities

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema teknik och social förändring

   Author : Hugo Runberger; [2023]
   Keywords : Keywords: Urban Densification; Physical health; Mental health; Planners role; Municipal planning.;

   Abstract : In recent years, Sweden has undergone urbanization, with cities growing and the population increasing. At the same time, there is a great shortage of housing and a great need to expand. As Swedish cities grow, densification has been used as a planning ideal and strategy. READ MORE

5. 9. WILL THE MUNICIPALITIES BENEFIT? : The impact of wind power deployment on the local economy- Evidence from Sweden

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Jessica Lidberg; [2023]
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   Abstract : Investment in wind energy has increased rapidly in the past few decades in Sweden and is believed to be important for mitigating climate change and contributing to energy independence. Despite this, wind power projects are frequently met with local opposition, and many wind power projects are rejected by the municipal veto. READ MORE

6. 10. Learning How to Learn : Challenges and Learning Experiences in a Network of Southern African - North European Municipal Partnerships

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

   Author : Ulrika Nilsson; Julia Rothoff; [2023]
   Keywords : Municipal Partnership; interorganizational cooperation; bilateral cooperation; efficiency; symbolic value; SDG 17; North-South relations; southern Africa; South Africa; Botswana; Zambia; development cooperation; learnings; challenges; mutuality;

   Abstract : In the light of the urgence of cooperation in the world, for handling global issues, this study offers a discussion on bilateral cooperation, more specifically on municipal partnerships. While previous research has examined some specific cases on possibilities and challengeswith this kind of cooperation, the view of proven efficiency in relation to the symbolic value has fallen short. READ MORE