Essays about: "development workers"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 492 essays containing the words development workers.

  1. 21. At the Heart of the Transition? Making Sense of Agency, Policy, and Post-Politics within Just Transition in Scotland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Josefina Marklund; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Just Transition; Agents of Change; Scotland; Post-Politics; Governance;

    Abstract : Since the establishment of Scotland’s Climate Change Act, principles of just transition have been statutory and guiding the implementation of several policies on the area. Such policies have laid the foundation for collaborative governance efforts, that invites state and non-state partners to engage on the political arena. READ MORE

  3. 22. Frying The Brain: The Effect of Prenatal Heat Exposure on Fetal Brain Development

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Samuel Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : health; memory; brain development; heat; climate change;

    Abstract : Due to climate change, temperatures are rising and are expected to keep rising-leading to an increase in exposure to hot temperatures. This paper presents an analysis of the effects of prenatal exposure to heat on fetal brain development and cognitive abilities later-in-life. READ MORE

  4. 23. Exploring Gender Perceptions Among Textile Workers in Bangladesh – A Case Study on a WaterAid WASH Initiative

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

    Author : Nora Burgess; [2023]
    Keywords : water; sanitation; and hygiene WASH ; Menstrual Health Management; Ready-made Garment RMG Industry; Textile Workers; Bangladesh; Gender; WaterAid; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study focuses on addressing the development challenge of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in the ready-made garments (RMG) industry factories in Bangladesh. The importance of studying this challenge lies in its direct impact on workers' health, well-being, productivity, and overall socio-economic development. READ MORE

  5. 24. A stakeholder-based analysis of potential photovoltaic systems’ contributions within the German government’s capacity addition plans to 2030

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Felix Rüsseler; [2023]
    Keywords : German Energy Transition; Photovoltaics; Photovoltaics System Types; Renewable Energy Policies; Stakeholder Interviews; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The ongoing energy transition in Germany foresees significant increases in the share of renewable energies in the country’s electricity mix until 2030. A share of 80% is targeted and photovoltaics should have a major contribution with a total capacity of 215 Gigawatts aimed to be installed. READ MORE

  6. 25. Leadership in the Hybrid Era : Navigating Agile Software Development Teams

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : William Agnér; [2023]
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    Abstract : The virtual office has since the pandemic become a part of many workers’ lives and something that many expect a modern organization to provide, especially software developers. The increasing adoption of hybrid work models and agile methodologies poses new challenges to leaders. READ MORE