Essays about: "funding social activities"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 40 essays containing the words funding social activities.

1. 21. The role of entrepreneurship and uncertainty with reward-based crowdfunding in the digital age

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Benjamin Rosinski; [2018]
   Keywords : reward-based crowdfunding; entrepreneurship; effectuation; uncertainty; social networks; platforms; traditional fund-raising; Kickstarter;

   Abstract : Crowdfunding is a transformative service innovation, a novel and revolutionary way for entrepreneurs to obtain funding for their start-up ventures. This study explores the phenomenon of reward-based crowdfunding in relation to entrepreneurial behaviour and decision-making, as well as the relationship between the entrepreneur and the community. READ MORE

3. 22. Integrating Local Knowledge into Disaster Risk Reduction: Current Challenges and Recommendations for Future Frameworks in the Asia-Pacific

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Yunjung Sin; [2017]
   Keywords : local knowledge; indigenous knowledge; indigenous science; disaster risk reduction; climate change adaptation; community resilience; community-based DRR; community-driven DRR; Asia-Pacific.; Cultural Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The agenda of integration of local and indigenous knowledge (LINK) with disaster risk reduction (DRR) programmes has gained momentum since 1970s. Notwithstanding the incremental attention to LINK, researchers in this field agree that successful integration of local knowledge is difficult and the processes with such aims are not carried out fully and effectively. READ MORE

4. 23. Less is less? – A comparative case study of Finnish NGOs’ exit strategies after the cut of Finland's official development assistance in 2016

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Mariem Nicole Sene; [2017]
   Keywords : Resource Dependence Theory; Exit strategy; Donor exit; Development aid cut; Finnish development policy; Finnish Civil Society; Sustainability; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The relationship between a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and a government can be unpredictable, which could complicate the NGO’s operations in a resource dependent environment. If a government decides to abruptly cut its official development assistance allocation towards the civil society; does that not only reflect the government’s new development policy but it might also jeopardize the continuity of civil society organizations’ activities. READ MORE

5. 24. Re-discovering the potentials of invisible rivers : Strategy for mutual ecological and economical benefits

   University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

   Author : Victoria Volina-Luchian; [2017]
   Keywords : Chișinău; river Bîc;

   Abstract : Republic of Moldova is a small landlocked country in Eastern Europe. State of the environment is one of the many concerns of national government. Unfortunately, being the poorest country in Europe, Moldova is not able to provide necessary funding for the large-scale projects. Water resources are scarce: the one major river is Dniester. READ MORE

6. 25. Comparative Analysis of Social Vulnerability Indices: CDC’s SVI and SoVI®

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Hannah Andrea Tarling; [2017]
   Keywords : social vulnerability index; Social vulnerability; indices; SoVI®; CDC SVI; social vulnerability in San Francisco; California; comparative analysis; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : As interest in social vulnerability to hazards grows, more indices are formulated for identifying and mapping population groups that may experience differential consequences from natural hazards. However, less attention has been given to the underlying choices researchers make when creating these indices. READ MORE