Essays about: "alternative powers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 essays containing the words alternative powers.

  1. 1. “It’s the machine’s fault” : An ethnographic study of the domestication of Swedish production forests

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Socialantropologiska institutionen

    Author : Albin Arleskär; [2022]
    Keywords : Anthropology; domestication; forestry; nature’s work; reforestation; assemblage;

    Abstract : This thesis explores different ways of relating to forests, and thus also different types of forestry. Starting with the Swedish forest industry one which is characterized by the planting of forests at the expense of natural regeneration, thus making Sweden the fifth country in the world in terms of planted area the study then examines different forests. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bundle of Powers to Access Solar Energy: Search for an enabling environment for women-to-women network in solar energy enhancement initiatives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Mohammad Al Amin Sardar; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender in Energy Access; Solar Energy Access Barriers; Solar Energy Adoption Initiatives; Support System; Tanzania; Women Entrepreneurship; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Irrespective of the abundance of solar energy resources, its access to the low-income communities of rural Tanzania is challenged by multifaceted barriers. Again, the current access goal in energy ignored the gender perspective of access. READ MORE

  4. 3. THE EU’S ALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT AID – NORMATIVE OR STRATEGIC? - An analysis of aid distribution to African countries in relation to the inflow of Chinese FDI

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Fanny Nilsson; [2021-06-22]
    Keywords : European Union; China; Africa; aid; FDI; normative power;

    Abstract : Based on the European Union’s self-image of being a normative power and a ‘force for good’ in the world, this thesis examines the EU's role as an international aid donor. The EU’s development policy has developed during the last decades, and in line with its normative self-image the EU has established a set of idealist criteria that is meant to guide its aid allocation to developing countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Drones at the borders – Security for whom?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Malin Gustafsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Public International Law; Folkrätt; International Human Rights Law; Mänskliga rättigheter; Migration law; Migrationsrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Italy is using drones to monitor migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. This is partially done through a contract with Leonardo S.p.A – one of the largest arms traders in the world – under which the company undertakes to operate drones in the area on behalf of the state. READ MORE

  6. 5. Speculative Gaming Probes in Design : A study of participants' experiences

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Oliver Weberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Probes; Speculative Probes; City Building Games; Research Method of Inquiry ;

    Abstract : Design researchers engage in speculative design to explore alternative futures. In speculative design, probes are used to engage participants in envisioning future design. Probes come in different forms and can be implemented as games or playful engagements. READ MORE