Essays about: "aims of good governance"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 29 essays containing the words aims of good governance.

1. 16. Ready or Not, Here ICT Comes: A Case Study on e-readiness and governance in Kenya's Laptop Project

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

   Author : Thomas Sharples; Klas Moldéus; [2014]
   Keywords : ICT; e-readiness; education; good governance; Kenya; Laptop Project; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study explores the links between good governance and e-readiness within a case study of Kenya’s Laptop Project – a nationwide ICT-in-Education implementation which aims to give one laptop to every Kenyan child entering primary education. Focus is held through two key questions, (1) How e-ready are Kenyan schools for the Laptop Project? and (2) What role has governance played in this? Research was conducted through a mixed methods approach in seven primary schools, across four regions of Kenya. READ MORE

3. 17. Applying Earth Observation services to detect non-authorised water abstractions in the EU.

   University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

   Author : Elsa Ouvrard; [2014]
   Keywords : Non-authorised water abstractions; Earth Observation; Monitoring; Water rights; European Union;

   Abstract : In Europe, about 353 km3 of water are abstracted every year from natural resources . Water resources are used for very diverse activities including, energy production, agriculture, domestic uses and industry. Competing uses between the different sectors can lead to overabstraction where demand exceeds resources availability. READ MORE

4. 18. Does powerful words create powerful actions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Helena Edling Andersson; [2012]
   Keywords : EU; Normative Power; Public Choice Theory; Developing Countries; Trade ; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The EU has a legacy of being both a trading power and a normative power. During the course of its existence the EU has acquired a history of collaborating with developing countries, this cooperation is to be guided by the promotion of normative principles, such as: human rights, democracy and good governance to mention a few. READ MORE

5. 19. Energy Efficiency in the Arab World: Designing indicators on energy efficiency progress evaluation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Nurzat Myrsalieva; [2012]
   Keywords : Energy efficiency; Arab countries; policy evaluation; energy efficiency indicators; Law and Political Science; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The paper aims at developing set of indicators to evaluate energy efficiency progress in the Arab World considering the current realities of the countries. In particular, the paper explores the current situation of energy efficiency in the region, provides in depths description and analysis of the main drivers and barriers, identifies the essential features of good energy efficiency governance and presents a pathway to pursue energy efficiency. READ MORE

6. 20. Rule of Law as Instrument for National Development

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Abere Adamu Mekonin; [2012]
   Keywords : Rule of law; Development; Good governance; Human Rights; Democracy; Corruption and Institution.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Abstract The thesis is aimed to conduct research on rule of law as instrument for national development and to investigate the relationship between rule of law and development in rights based approach. Rule of law in relation to development will be examined to what extent it functions in practical development course of action. READ MORE