Essays about: "international trends"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 191 essays containing the words international trends.

1. 1. Explaining Gender-Based Political Funding: A quantitative cross-national analysis of the impact of electoral, political, and cultural factors on political funding

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Saba Muneer; [2024]
   Keywords : gender targeted public funding; gender quotas; cross national; gender and politics; political; electoral; cultural; regression analysis;

   Abstract : Despite global progress on gender equality, women continue to be underrepresented in politics. One widely debated policy measure aimed at tackling this issue is gendered public funding – which has been adopted in more than 30 countries worldwide yet remains understudied in the literature on gender and politics. READ MORE

3. 2. DEMOCRACY PROMOTION UNDER AUTOCRATIZING STATE RESTRICTIONS. A Comparative Study of INGO Democracy Promotion in Türkiye and Georgia

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Johan Sköld; [2023-09-04]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : International non-governmental organizations (INGOs) are central actors within international democracy promotion. By not being formally state-affiliated, these actors have many advantages in furthering democratic developments around the world. READ MORE

4. 3. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

   Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

5. 4. Breaking out of Boundaries: A multiple case-study examining the role of entrepreneurship for the internationalization of small skincare born global firms

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Celina Hua; Mimmy Ly; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : Born Global; Internationalization; Entrepreneurial Capabilities; Effectual Logic; Human Capital; Networking Capabilities; Serendipity;

   Abstract : As the beauty and skincare market continues to grow globally, there is also a growing trend of early and rapid internationalization among skincare brands that are looking to capitalize on the global market. While this constitutes a great opportunity for companies, internationalization can be difficult for young and small firms, in particular, to effectively navigate. READ MORE

6. 5. THE ROLE OF DEMOCRACY IN THE SELECTION OF AID RECIPIENTS A Case Study Investigating the Decision-Making Process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Ismail Bazine; [2023-06-20]
   Keywords : Sida; Development Aid; Decision-Making Process; Selection of Aid Recipients; State Actors; Non-State Actors; Democracy;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to explore how the level of democracy in recipient countries affects the decision-making process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) when determining whether to provide aid to state or non-state actors. While existing research has predominantly focused on donor motivations and interests based on aid allocation patterns, little attention has been given to the selection process employed by donor agencies and the factors that guide this process. READ MORE