Essays about: "financial development and entrepreneurship"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 58 essays containing the words financial development and entrepreneurship.
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1. Social Entrepreneurship in the Favelas of Brazil: Challenges and Constraints
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : As global inequality reaches unprecedented levels, social entrepreneurship has emerged as a promising tool for addressing this and fighting some of the most challenging social issues of our time. This thesis seeks to dive into the specific challenges that social entrepreneurs encounter in low-income settings by conducting a case study in the favelas in Brazil, one of the world’s most widely recognized low-income areas. READ MORE
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2. Social Entrepreneurship vs. the Triple Bottom Line : A Comparative Study
University essay fromAbstract : My degree project compares social enterprises and triple bottom line (TBL) businesses,exploring their ability to effectively address the challenges associated with sustainability andsocial impact. The hypothesis of this degree project posits that social enterprises, with theirexplicit focus on creating positive social and environmental outcomes, are better equipped toaddress these challenges compared to TBL businesses, which prioritize profit alongside socialand environmental performance. READ MORE
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3. (Re) Shaping the South African food system : a case study on alternative food system actors and the potential to transform the South African food system towards more inclusiveness
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Conventional food systems have proven to exploit natural resources and deepen socio-economic disparities, with South Africa’s youth suffering particularly from these effects due to the historic burden of structural inequalities. Alternative food systems (AFSs) have the potential to transform the conventional agri-food value chains into inclusive and more sustainable systems with the social inclusion of youth acting as a driving force. READ MORE
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4. Intellectual Capital Driving SMEs Entrepreneurial Orientation towards Sustainable Development
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)Abstract : Addressing the scarce knowledge of sustainability practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the purpose of this paper is to identify how and if there is a link between intellectual capital (IC) and entrepreneurial orientation (EO), and if this connection contributes to a company’s sustainability performance. Based on a series of semi-structured interviews conducted with Swedish SMEs, our findings show that despite the limitations these companies experience in terms of financial and human resources, a focus on tackling sustainability issues appears to inspire entrepreneurial behaviour. READ MORE
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5. Enhancing Circular Economy and Waste Management in Zanzibar : By leveraging young entrepreneurship and innovation
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)Abstract : This thesis investigates the challenges and opportunities for waste management and circular innovation in the context of sustainable development in Zanzibar, with a specific focus on the relevance of youth circular entrepreneurship. Addressing the low integration of stakeholders, inadequate technical support for young innovators, and challenges in leveraging funding, this study aims to provide insights and recommendations to enhance circularity and waste management systems on the islands. READ MORE
