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  1. 1. The role of the Countries' Institutional Quality on the relationship between Companies' Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Financial Performance

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Isadora Siqueira Mafra; Roberto Carlos Imme Junior; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; financial performance; institutional quality;

    Abstract : It is known that ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance positively influences the company's financial performance. However, little attention has been paid to macro elements that can moderatethis relationship. READ MORE

  3. 2. Securing lithium supply for a cleaner energy consumption pathway: A systems thinking on supply disruptions

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Yuru Yang; [2021]
    Keywords : Systems Analysis; Lithium; Supply Risks; HHI; WGI; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : To mitigate climate change and realize the transition towards a cleaner consumption pattern, the development of EVs needs to be ensured as it is one of the major solutions to the fossil fuel-related problems human beings face today. Lithium, as a critical material to EV cells, is seen as a strategic resource in many countries. READ MORE

  4. 3. Is there a relationship between Corruption and Public-Private Partnerships?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : William Jeppsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Public-Private Partnerships; PPPs; Corruption; Infrastructure Procurement; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Despite the importance of infrastructure, a big funding gap can be seen in infrastructure procurement. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) were once seen as a solution, but years later the results are underwhelming. As the industry can be susceptible to corruption, concerns have emerged about PPPs. READ MORE

  5. 4. Good Governance and the Millennium Development Goals, the Case of Water and Sanitation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Widiyanto; [2018]
    Keywords : good governance; water and sanitation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : When adopting the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in 2000, the United Nations General Assembly recognised the importance of good governance in reaching them. This study examines the hypothesis that good governance has an impact on the achievement of the MDGs. READ MORE

  6. 5. Is corruption the sander or grease to the wheel of economic growth in Africa? : An empirical analysis examining the relationship between corruption and economic growth in Africa

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Mariam Moussa Yeni; Dilan Özdemir; [2018]
    Keywords : economic growth; corruption;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to find out in what magnitude corruption affects economic growth in Africa, based on 8 variables chosen; GDP per capita growth, Corruption Perception index, Capital, Education, Unemployment rate, Worldwide Governance Indicators. There is an ongoing fight against corruption world-wide. READ MORE