Essays about: "economic development and sri lanka"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 25 essays containing the words economic development and sri lanka.

1. 16. Urban Rain Water Harvesting and Water Management in Sri Lanka

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

   Author : Anders Strand; [2013]
   Keywords : rain water harvesting; decentralized waste water treatment plant; sustainable water management; sustainable development; green building; urban environment; Sri Lanka;

   Abstract : Denna fältstudie kommer att undersöka betydelsen av regnvattenanvändning som vattenförsörjnings alternativ. Hur kan hållbara innovativa lösningar tas fram för att lösa vattenförsörjningen på Sri Lanka? Efter lidandet av mer än 30 års inbördeskrig och efter de omfattande skadorna från tsunamin 2004, står nu Sri Lanka inför många utmaningar rörande landets återuppbyggnad. READ MORE

3. 17. Branding Sri Lanka : A case study

   University essay from Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Gabriella Eriksson; Sofia Rudell; [2013]
   Keywords : place branding; country branding; destination branding; tourism; economic growth; developing countries; branding; brand evaluation; infrastructure; stakeholders engagement; brand identity; brand architecture; brand communication; brand articulation; word-of-mouth; brand experience; Sri Lanka;

   Abstract : This bachelor thesis is conducted as a Minor Field Study (MFS) in Sri Lanka, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). The tourism industry have become a key factor for economic growth in several developing countries. A section of branding which refers to branding of a whole country is place branding. READ MORE

4. 18. Development of a tool for simulating performance of sub systems of a combined cycle power plant

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Prabodha Jayasinghe; [2012]
   Keywords : Heat rate; Power plant efficiency; Gas turbine efficiency; Steam turbine efficiency;

   Abstract : Abstract In Sri Lanka, around 50% of the electrical energy generation is done using thermal energy, and hence maintaining generation efficiencies of thermal power plants at an acceptable level is very important from a socio-economic perspective for the economic development of the country. Efficiency monitoring also plays a vital role as it lays the foundation for maintaining and improving of generation efficiency. READ MORE

5. 19. Comparative advantage, Exports and Economic Growth

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Bushra Riaz; [2011]
   Keywords : Comparative advantage; exports; growth; causality; cointegration; error correction;

   Abstract : This study investigates the causal relationship among comparative advantage, exports and economic growth by using the time series annual data for the period of 1980-2009 on 13 developing countries. The purpose is to develop an understanding of causal relationship and explore the differences or similarities among different sectors of several developing countries that are in different stages of development and how their comparative advantage influences the exports, which further effect the economic growth of the country. READ MORE

6. 20. Voices of Sri Lanka's Youth : Aspirations and Perceptions of Freedom and Possibilities

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Andreas Lundell; [2008]
   Keywords : Sri Lanka; Youth; Aspirations; Concerns; Perceptions; Freedom; Possibilities; Opportunities;

   Abstract : During November and December 2007 a Minor Field Study was conducted in the southwest of Sri Lanka with the aim of exploring the aspirations and perceptions of freedom and possibilities among a sample of Sri Lankan youth and also how their situation is viewed upon by people in their close surroundings. The aim was also try to discern the main concerns and indicators of unfreedom that in the eye of the informants are viewed as obstacles to development, to personal human development as well as to the development of Sri Lanka as a nation. READ MORE