Advanced search

Showing result 31 - 35 of 1775 essays matching the above criteria.

  1. 31. THE ROLE OF DEMOCRACY IN THE SELECTION OF AID RECIPIENTS A Case Study Investigating the Decision-Making Process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ismail Bazine; [2023-06-20]
    Keywords : Sida; Development Aid; Decision-Making Process; Selection of Aid Recipients; State Actors; Non-State Actors; Democracy;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore how the level of democracy in recipient countries affects the decision-making process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) when determining whether to provide aid to state or non-state actors. While existing research has predominantly focused on donor motivations and interests based on aid allocation patterns, little attention has been given to the selection process employed by donor agencies and the factors that guide this process. READ MORE

  3. 32. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE; A CASE OF PUBLIC SECTOR AT ILALA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, TANZANIA

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nira Gerion Ndunguru; [2023-06-19]
    Keywords : Sexual Harassment; ELRA; CECPSA;

    Abstract : Over the past few years, sexual harassment has received major attention as a social issue. One notable setting where this type of behavior frequently occurs is the workplace, where there are innumerable instances of individuals who have been taken advantage of by coworkers. READ MORE

  4. 33. Changing my sound: Developing the Tone Quality on the Flute with Embouchure Change

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Reetta Hakala; [2023-06-14]
    Keywords : Flute; Embouchure; Tone quality; Tonality; Lips; Sound;

    Abstract : This thesis studies the embouchure of a flutist and how changing it affects the tone quality of a player. The study was made by exploring literature on the topic of flute technique and embouchure, and by documenting the author’s own journey with embouchure change. Data was collected through video recordings, photos, and written practice journal. READ MORE

  5. 34. COMPLIANCE WITH EU ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alice Lannermalm; [2023-02-06]
    Keywords : European Union; Compliance; Environmental policy; Public opinion; Infringement; Reasoned opinion;

    Abstract : The European Union (EU) is built on a set of common rules and policies agreed upon by its member states. Nevertheless, noncompliance with EU law is a recurring problem, which threatens the rule of law, decision-making process and ultimately the survival of the Union. READ MORE

  6. 35. ASSESSING PUBLIC OPINION ON ALGORITHMIC FAIRNESS Reviewing practical challenges and the role of contextual factors

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Veronica Kecki; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : AI; artificial intelligence; ML; machine learning; algorithms; algorithmic decision-making; fairness; socio-technical design; AI ethics;

    Abstract : AI ethicists often claim that where algorithmic decision-making is impacting human lives, it is crucial to strive for transparency and explainability. As one form of achieving these, some authors have argued for socio-technical design of AI systems that involves the user in the design process. READ MORE