Essays about: "efficiency in NGO"

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1. 16. Procurement policies in disaster relief : Analysis of sourcing practices applied by humanitarian organizations in the field of disaster response

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Karin Berger; Emmanouil Garyfalakis; [2013]
   Keywords : Humanitarian logistics; disaster relief; disaster response; sourcing; purchasing; procurement; humanitarian organization; NGO;

   Abstract : Problem: Disasters cause massive destruction and their occurrence (even though declining since the last years) is still a topic of high actuality. To mitigate their negative impacts, in particular humanitarian organizations put a lot of effort into helping nations and people to recover from disasters by providing relief commodities. READ MORE

3. 17. Financing Chinese Social Entrepreneurship : An exploratory study

   University essay from KTH/Entreprenörskap och Innovation

   Author : Martin Vercouter; [2013]
   Keywords : Social Entrepreneurship China Innovation Management NGO Hong Kong;

   Abstract : This work is concerned with the financing of Chinese social entrepreneurship. China is experiencing an all-time high in terms of pollution, as well as increasing social unrest. The introduction of a market economy in the country has led to a rapid economic growth, but has left many issues unsolved. READ MORE

4. 18. Can they see the forest for the trees? - A contingency perspective on the control package of a non governmental organization

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Oscar Hellman; John Kärrbrink; [2010-09-23]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Problem discussion: Management control has primarily been used in contexts of for-­‐profit organizations. The result of this is that the control concepts in nonprofit organizations are often not as well developed as their for-­‐profit equivalents. Due to this, it is common that nonprofit organizations struggle with control problems. READ MORE

5. 19. Power structures in local and international development aid : A case study of two organizations working in Peru

   University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

   Author : Ida Lövestam; [2010]
   Keywords : development; power structures; global aid; development aid; peru; NGO; organizations; local; international; post colonial; PRA; ownership;

   Abstract : The purpose of this essay is to examine what power relations are created or allowed by the structures of two very different development aid organizations. One organization is a Peruvian organization called ASDE, that recieves financial support from other organizations with different nationalities. READ MORE

6. 20. Moving Up the EU Waste Hierarchy in Remote Area: Exploring the Case of Lesvos Island, Greece

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Faikham Harnnarong; [2009]
   Keywords : European Union; EU waste management; EU waste policy; waste policy; waste hierarchy; recycling; recovery; sustainable development; community recycling; municipal solid waste management; municipal solid waste; solid waste management; waste management in remote areas; remote areas; island waste management; Greece; Lesvos; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The main purpose of this research is to contribute to sustainable waste management in remote areas of the European Union (EU) by specifically employing the concept of ‘waste hierarchy’ as a mean to reach this goal. The last three decades see the EU waste management approach evolve from pollution control (disposal/end-of-pipe) toward more strategic approach focusing on waste prevention and recycling. READ MORE