Essays about: "economic globalization global competition"

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  1. 11. Aid, Development and Power: Perceptions and Relations in the Gulu Development Community

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Andreas Olsson; [2010]
    Keywords : Uganda; Gulu; Development; Agency; Power; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : International development aid is big business. A flow of funds reaches the Global South each year, creating aid clusters with concentrated implementing development organizations. READ MORE

  3. 12. European Engagement with Africa : Problems, Potentials and the Way Forward

    University essay from IHH, Statsvetenskap

    Author : Gadinga Amstrong Dopgima; [2010]
    Keywords : Europe; Africa; Underdevelopment; Historical paradox; Colonialization; Globalization; Hegemonism;

    Abstract : This research seeks to evaluate European engagement with Africa looking at the problems, pontentials and way forward. The continent’s treasure chest of varied natural resource endowments, have made it the source of historic, economic and political competition from especially western interests, a trend that has combined dangerously with the region’s poor leadership and democratic profile in impoverishing its masses, escalating lethal conflicts, while upsetting hard earned developments gains, that have been made. READ MORE

  4. 13. Branding Spain : analyzing the organizations behind the image of Spain in Sweden

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Oscar Alvarez Martinez; [2010]
    Keywords : Nation branding; nation brand; Spain; Sweden; nation brands index; competitive identity; country of origin; made in; public diplomacy; international trade.;

    Abstract : Globalization abates barriers and makes the world similar, but also leads countries to perform like companies seeking and competing for global capitals. In this competition the „nation brand‟ becomes a critical tool to stand out and attract any sort of foreign investments. READ MORE

  5. 14. An Exploratory study of Interproject learning mechanisms and Project competencies of Consultancy firms in Sweden; perceptions of project management practitioners

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Wise Mainga; Lina Yan; [2009]
    Keywords : Interproject learning mechanisms; project competencies; project-based firms; Knowledge transfer; Consultancy sector;

    Abstract : Increased globalization has come with it increased competition, multitude of international competitors, dramatic and frequent changes in customer tastes, shorter product life cycles, and frequent and rapid technological/product upgrading. Resultant competitive pressures have led to the emergence of two trends among some firms and industries. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Irish Globalization Game: Strategegies and Impact

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lisa Hubendick-Nyman; [2009]
    Keywords : Policy Change; Globalization; Ireland; Competition Stare; EU; Economic Growth; Developmental State; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses Ireland’s rapid economic growth in the 1990s, in order to place in in the context of contemporary globalization debate. A great deal of the growth has been cited to stem from the state’s encouragement of globalization, in terms of increasing exposure to global markets. READ MORE