Essays about: "economic development as a result of education"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 49 essays containing the words economic development as a result of education.

  1. 21. Early Stage Venture Capital in Emerging Markets : Case study Kenya

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : William Jilltoft; Emil Westman; [2016]
    Keywords : Venture Capital; Emerging Markets; Equity Gap; Riskkapital; Tillväxtmarknader; Finansieringsgap;

    Abstract : This study investigates which mechanisms that needs to be improved in order to facilitate more early stage venture capital (VC) investments on emerging markets. For this purpose a qualitative case study of the VC scene in Nairobi, Kenya was performed. READ MORE

  3. 22. Implementation of Community Based Disaster Risk Management in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

    Author : Frida Sjöstedt; Viktor Sturegård; [2015]
    Keywords : CBDRM; Community based disaster risk management; DRR; Disaster risk reduction; capacity development; resilience; Mekong Delta; Vietnam; climate change adaptation; vulnerability; sustainability; ownership; kapacitetsutveckling; sårbarhet; klimatförändringar; klimatanpassning; hållbarhet; katastrofberedskap; Mekongdeltat.; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis examines the implementation of Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. The report is based on a literature study in the field of CBDRM together with an interview study conducted with organisations operating in the region. READ MORE

  4. 23. Teachers of Greek Model Experimental High : Schools and Lifelong Learning: a mixed methods approach

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Anastasia Rigaki; [2015]
    Keywords : Lifelong Learning; Greek Model Experimental High Schools; Greek Model Experimental High School teachers; mixed method research; professional development; vocational vitality; the Work Adjustment theory;

    Abstract : Lifelong Learning is a key concept in modern ‘knowledge-based’ society and it is viewed as a commodity, a personal drive or a social necessity. This thesis aims to unravel its many dimensions and the values that are ascribed to it by the teachers of Greek Model Experimental High Schools. READ MORE

  5. 24. A more efficient way of building in a developing country, influenced by industrialized building : A case study in Leticia, Colombia

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Byggnadsteknik

    Author : Sanna Ahlstrand; Johanna Bender; Linn Nordström; [2015]
    Keywords : Industrialized building; developing country; efficiency; rationalization; value-adding; weaknesses; ICT; standardized elements; prefabrication; implementation; planning.;

    Abstract : Purpose:The purpose of this study is to approach a solution to reduce housing shortage, by using inspiration from an industrialized building concept, which can lead to the opportunity for underprivileged people to get a livable housing. The aim is to study how knowledge from industrialized building could be used for a more efficient way of building in developing countries similar to Colombia. READ MORE

  6. 25. To Harvest Development from Education in Agribusiness : A minor field study of the significance of higher education in agrieconomy on the development in northern Ghana

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Fredrika Fellman; Maria Sääf; [2015]
    Keywords : Relative Deprivation; Capability Approach; Agribusiness; Higher education; Development studies; Economic development; Ghana; Tamale;

    Abstract : To learn more about how higher education can contribute to economic development through the development of the business perspective in the agricultural sector, this study has been conducted from the point of views of students, graduates and lecturers of the Agribusiness program at the University for Development Studies, UDS, in Tamale, northern Ghana. Although several quantitative studies on the Ghanaian universities’ role for development have been conducted, there is a research gap within this qualitative field. READ MORE