Essays about: "european social funds"
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1. TRANSLATION OF THE EU’S COHESION POLICY INTO REGIONAL PRACTICE - An interview study of the regional management of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) in West Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This thesis aims to analyse how different subnational actors interact in and influence the regional management of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), and what challenges there are in effectively implementing the ESF+ at the subnational level. Previous research has established that the effectiveness of the EU’s Structural Funds, of which the ESF+ is a part, in general varies greatly between different European regions. READ MORE
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2. Rethinking Partnerships: Exploring the EU’s Development Cooperation in Central America via Critical Discourse Analysis and Expert Interviews
University essay from Lunds universitet/EuropastudierAbstract : The European Union (EU) is the largest provider of development aid in the world, considering the funds given by its institutions and Member States. Development cooperation has been a central policy theme since the Treaty of Rome in 1957, thus constituting a significant sphere of the EU’s foreign affairs. READ MORE
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3. The shifting landscape of ESG-investing in Sweden A qualitative study of how five Swedish fund companies plan to integrate the EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The awareness of sustainability has increased significantly in recent years as a result of changes in the environment, economic trends and social structures. As a result of that, regulatory organizations have urged the European Union to overhaul the current regulation made to govern sustainable investing in Europe as many in the industry have felt that ESG performance reporting has lacked supervision. READ MORE
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4. Responsible Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds : An empirical analysis of information obstacles faced by retail investors
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, the European Union has devised a sustainable finance strategy that relies on the engagement of both institutional and private investors in responsible investing to deliver on those goals. Several studies have found high interest in responsible investing among retail investors, but a relatively low engagement therein. READ MORE
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5. The impact of the EU Taxonomy : A Qualitative Study Exploring the Impact of the EU Taxonomy on Actively Managed Sustainable Funds in the Swedish Market
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The European Union (EU) is attempting to steer capital towards environmentally friendly investments by implementing a new classification system for sustainable investments, the EU Taxonomy. However, the classification system may be ineffective in countries such as Sweden where similar systems already exist. READ MORE
