Essays about: "evidence-based approach"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 57 essays containing the words evidence-based approach.

  1. 31. Towards Agenda 2030: Use of GIS in visualizing emissions from personal automobiles for evidence-based policy and planning

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Jöran Matson; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Geographic Information Systems; GIS; carbon emissions mitigation; local policy; city planning; co-modality; multimodal; mobility; transportation;

    Abstract : Many countries have committed to goals of emission reductions outlined by the Paris Agreement. The actions and results seen thus far from national governments have been lackluster notwithstanding their good faith pledges. City governments have taken it upon themselves to pick up where their national governments have failed. READ MORE

  2. 32. Multi-stakeholder partnership in smallholding dairy farming : a case study from Bangladesh

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Farjana Bilkis; [2019]
    Keywords : business administration; business strategy; creating shared value; formal; multi-stakeholder partnership; marketing; smallholding dairy farming food;

    Abstract : In the era of Sustainable Development Goal 2030 agenda, development of agribusiness and poverty eradication is quite significant challenges, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh. Smallholding dairy farming is a crucial part of agribusiness and poverty reduction in Bangladesh, though there are many economic and social challenges for smallholding farmers. READ MORE

  3. 33. Capacity for Capacity Development

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Cecilie Gundersen; [2018]
    Keywords : Capacity Development; Change Management; International Development Cooperation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The contrasting reality between the recognition of the effectiveness of capacity development as a path to achieving development and the apparent ineffectiveness of many capacity development interventions brings into question the ability of organisations to take on their envisaged role as external partners. Through interviews with informants from eleven different organisations, the study generates empirical insights into which challenges organisations encounter in their efforts to strengthen their capacities for capacity development, and how these challenges can be overcome. READ MORE

  4. 34. Inclusion of Evidence-Based Approach to Humanitarian Needs Assessment in Flash Appeals

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Esa Kukkonen; [2018]
    Keywords : Evidence; evidence base; evidence-based approach; Flash Appeal; funding humanitarian crises; humanitarian needs assessment; sudden-onset emergencies; General Works;

    Abstract : According to the humanitarian principle of impartiality, decisions on what to fund in humanitarian crises should be based on a clear identification and prioritization of need. However, both the donors and responders have been reported to not act solely based on the needs. READ MORE

  5. 35. Food for Change: Exploring rural-urban linkages among youth in Guatemala

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Clara Axblad; [2018]
    Keywords : agriculture; communication; consumption; development; food; urbanization; Guatemala; rural-urban linkages;

    Abstract : As the world grapples with increasing urbanization, population growth, climate change and depleting natural resources, there is an increased recognition that more food will have to be produced with fewer resources while food consumption has to shift rapidly towards more sustainable patterns. Meanwhile, although many are willing to work in and innovate agricultural practices, young people in rural areas still struggle to access the resources needed to be part of this shift, not to mention to make a living. READ MORE