Essays about: "development in albania"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words development in albania.
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1. Water and conflict : A case of hydropower, justice and water rights in Albania
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationerAbstract : This thesis concerns the struggles related to a hydrosocial conflict prompted by the plan for hydropower development in the river Vjosa, Albania. Despite the controversial nature of hydropower, the quest for renewable energy has increased the interest in hydropower development globally. READ MORE
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2. Enlargement of the European Union: An examination of the criteria for accession in light of the Union’s objectives
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakultetenAbstract : Enlargement, the process whereby countries join the European Union (EU), has had a key role in the Union’s development. Since its founding, the EU has grown from six to twenty-seven Member States, in a total of seven enlargement rounds. READ MORE
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3. Strengthening Women’s Decision-Making Power: Examining Local Participation in Forest and Pasture Users’ Associations in Albania
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : Efforts to empower Albanian women and strengthen their participation in decision-making in local Forest and Pasture Users’ Associations (FPUAs) have been undertaken by the Environmental Services Project, including implementing the Gender Action Plan. The phenomenon of women’s agency and participation in decision-making in this local setting is examined in this study by answering the following: (I) Who currently holds the majority of decision-making power in FPUAs and why? (II) What factors determine women’s participation and decision-making power in FPUAs? (III) How can women’s participation in and influence on decision-making in FPUAs be enhanced? The data was collected through semi-structured interviews with project implementers and an online survey with FPUA members. READ MORE
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4. Institutions matter : A qualitative case study analysis of the institutional capacities of Albania in relation to the utilization of the EU funds.
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationerAbstract : This dissertation is a case study of Albania regarding the influence institutions have over the utilization of the EU financial aid, more specifically, the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance II (IPA II) for the period of 2014-2020. Albania has been struggling with EU accession despite the allocation of numerous funds in the form of development programs for several years. READ MORE
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5. Sustainable Stakeholder Framework for Hotels : Supporting Sustainable Tourism Management in Vlora, Albania
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)Abstract : This study aims to create a sustainable tourism stakeholder framework for hotels in Vlora, a popular tourist destination in southeast European country Albania. As tourism is one of the major driving forces towards better social and economical conditions in Albania but simultaneously poses threats towards nearby ecosystems and protected areas, local traditions and cultures and small suppliers, the importance of sustainability in the industry has risen as a top priority. READ MORE
