Essays about: "dependency theory"

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  1. 21. Postdevelopment Assistance Made Possible? A Qualitative Analysis of the ICLD’s International Training Programmes in Tanzania from the Local Stakeholders’ Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Michal Piatkowski; [2023]
    Keywords : development assistance; power relations; international training programmes; postdevelopment; Tanzania; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Development is a contentious concept, praised by some for enabling progress and criticised by others for perpetuating global power imbalances. Development assistance tends to strengthen the donor-recipient dependency, which, according to critics, primarily serves the interests of the Global North while neglecting the needs of the Global South. READ MORE

  3. 22. Power Dynamics in Business-Sociopolitical Network : Analysis of the South Korea-Japan Trade Dispute 2019–2023

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Frida Söderquist; Linnéa Söderquist; [2023]
    Keywords : Business-Sociopolitical Network; Context; Power Dynamics; Ties; Resource Dependency; Relationship Maintenance; Institutional Forces; Korea-Japan Trade Dispute; Business-sociopolitiskt nätverk; kontext; maktdynamik; förbindelser; resursberoende; upprätthållande av relation; institutionella tryck; Korea-Japan handelskonflikt;

    Abstract : This study examines power factors (resource dependence, attraction of relationship maintenance, and institutional forces) in relation to actors' behaviors and ties of varying strength between them within a network of business and sociopolitical spheres. The focus is on Samsung Electronics and Asahi Breweries in the context of the ROK-Japan trade dispute (2019-2023). READ MORE

  4. 23. Ageing Populations and World Trade: Blight or Blessing?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Elise Meijer; [2023]
    Keywords : Population ageing; international trade; gravity model of international trade; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Since the last half of the twentieth century, population ageing has increasingly become a problem for countries all over the world. The literature on population ageing is very well- established, however, it is lacking in one significant respect. That is, hardly any research has been done on how population ageing may affect international trade. READ MORE

  5. 24. Sustainability Assurance Quality and the Effect of the Audit Committee : A study of Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Fanny Harila; Amanda Marklund; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Sustainability; Sustainability Assurance Quality; Audit Committee Characteristics; Corporate Governance;

    Abstract : There is an increasing need for companies to act more responsibly in sustainability related issues due to pressures from their stakeholders. This increased pressure comes with a corresponding need for companies to report on their actions. READ MORE

  6. 25. Decentralized renewable energy - an enabler for development in the agriculture sector in rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Alva Ohlsson; Ellen Weckström; [2022-07-07]
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    Abstract : The majority of the globally poor population, characterized by agricultural dependency as well as energy poverty, is located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Previous research states that energy benefits agriculture sectors. One reason why the agrarian society lacks access to electricity is because of the insufficient infrastructure in the remote areas. READ MORE