Essays about: "breaking the law"

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  1. 1. Power in the Age of the Green Energy Transition: Multinational Corporations, the State, and Cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Wilma Arvidsson; [2023]
    Keywords : cobalt; Democratic Republic of Congo; Glencore; multinational corporations; green energy transition; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the power balance between states and multinational corporations, and how the green energy transition impacts this balance, a connection commonly overlooked by researchers. I have sought to remedy this gap by conducting a qualitative case study of the relationship between the Democratic Republic of Congo, which holds the majority of global cobalt reserves, and major cobalt producer Glencore. READ MORE

  2. 2. Breaking the Boardroom Ceiling: A Study on Gender Balance on the Boards of Swedish Listed Companies on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Hedda Hövel; [2023]
    Keywords : corporate governance; gender equality; female board members; Nasdaq OMX Stockholm; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Sweden is considered one of the most prominent countries for gender equality, with relatively high levels of female board members at publicly listed companies. However, the EU Law on Gender Balance on Boards implemented in 2022 adds pressure for Sweden to maintain, and improve, gender distribution on boards since Sweden was able to opt out of the law. READ MORE

  3. 3. Core-Shell Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoclusters for Bioconjugation

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad fysik

    Author : Ronak Kakadiya; [2022]
    Keywords : Nanoparticles; Nanoclusters; SPIONs; Microwave-assisted synthesis; Solvothermal; Core-Shell; Bioconjugation; Green Chemistry.; Nanopartiklar; Nanokluster; SPIONs; Mikrovågsassisterad syntes; Solvotermisk; Core-Shell; Biokonjugation; Grön kemi.;

    Abstract : Nanoparticles (NPs) have been part of our daily lives whether we are aware of it ornot and are continuously shaping our world of tomorrow. They are employed in awide range of applications such as in sunscreens, breaking down microplastics inthe ocean and scaling down beyond Moore’s law. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Role of Victims’ Self-Efficacy in Perceptions of Blanket Amnesty and Engagement in Transitional Justice Processes: : May 27 Massacre, 1977, and The Blank Amnesty in Angola  

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : Diana G.Pinto; [2021]
    Keywords : Massacre; Transitional Justice; Amnesties; Blanket Amnesty; Mass Violence; Victimization; Genocide; Victims Agency; May 27 Massacre 1977; Angola;

    Abstract : How do victims of violence perceive blanket amnesties as part of transitional justice mechanisms in war-torn societies? The amnesty law is critical for conflict resolutions and post-conflict reconciliation processes. Governments and third parties use amnesties as a transitional justice instrument to end the violence because it ensures that conflict leaders will accept to engage in peace talks. READ MORE

  5. 5. The Art of Reconciliation - Understanding art from the October revolution through multimodal discourse analysis as a part of a reconciliation process in Lebanon

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Hanna Bergman; [2020]
    Keywords : reconciliation; multimodal discourse analysis; Lebanon; the October Revolution; art and peacebuilding; societal beliefs; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The art of the October revolution 2019 in Lebanon expresses narrative processes that this thesis argues can be understood as a part of the Lebanese reconciliation process relating to the civil war of 1975-1990. Following an understanding of reconciliation as a process focused on transforming relationships on mainly a societal level, and emphasizing the connection between art and shaping narratives, these findings illuminate ongoing reconciliatory change in Lebanon. READ MORE