Essays about: "market-driven"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 essays containing the word market-driven.

  1. 1. Exploring the British newspapers´ representation of Private Security Companies in detention centres in the UK Ayla Arslan Waltersson Global Studies, University of Gothenburg Examensarbete för kandidatexamen i Globala studier Bachelor thesis in Global Studies, GS1511 Spring term 2023 Supervisor: Aly Verjee Word count

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Arslan Waltersson Ayla; [2023-10-18]
    Keywords : Private security companies; private contractors; detention centres; asylum seekers; neo-liberalism; governmentality;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the prominent narratives on Private Security Companies (PSCs) in British news articles surrounding privatised detention centres for immigrants and asylum seekers. PSCs have become increasingly significant in migration-related activities, not least in neoliberal states such as the UK. READ MORE

  3. 2. Postdevelopment Assistance Made Possible? A Qualitative Analysis of the ICLD’s International Training Programmes in Tanzania from the Local Stakeholders’ Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Michal Piatkowski; [2023]
    Keywords : development assistance; power relations; international training programmes; postdevelopment; Tanzania; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Development is a contentious concept, praised by some for enabling progress and criticised by others for perpetuating global power imbalances. Development assistance tends to strengthen the donor-recipient dependency, which, according to critics, primarily serves the interests of the Global North while neglecting the needs of the Global South. READ MORE

  4. 3. Greening practices in Swedish municipal planning : A comprehensive analysis of Upplands Väsby’s Detailed Development Plans

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Mariana Laterrade; [2022]
    Keywords : Planning; Ecosystem services; Green infrastructure; Nature-based solutions Green and blue elements and structures; Stockholm County; Detailed Development Plans; Upplands Väsby; Planering; Ekosystemtjänster; Grön infrastruktur; Naturbaserade lösningar Gröna och blå element och strukturer; Stockholms län; Detaljplaner; Upplands Väsby;

    Abstract : Increasing urbanization is pressing and degrading our ecosystems and compromising future generations. This scenario is expected to worsen unless significant action is scaled up. At the same time, the urban areas have the opportunity to be part of the solution, leading to a more resilient and sustainable future. READ MORE

  5. 4. Product Lifetime Extension - Identifying and investigating the opportunities and challenges presented by business and customers in extending product lifetime from a circular economy perspective

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.); KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Tarek Jannusi; Hrishav Paul; [2022]
    Keywords : product lifetime; accessibility; circular economy; design; product obsolescence; supply-chain; produkt livslängden; tillgängligheten; cirkulär ekonomi; design; produkters inkurans; leveranskedjan;

    Abstract : In order to meet the needs of the generations to come and to achieve the global target of maximum climate change of 1.5 degrees, we need to transform the way the society consumes natural resources. The purpose of this research is to effectively align the needs of the businesses and customers alike to accelerate a market-driven resource efficiency. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Role of Urban Planning in Counteracting Segregation: The Case of Pinelands, South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Emmy Tarras-Wahlberg; Emmy Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Segregation; integration; socio-economic status; spatial planning; urban planning; affordable housing; social housing; inclusionary housing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Segregation is a common phenomenon arising worldwide. Residential segregation has been shown to have several negative consequences for people living in less wealthy neighbourhoods, such as health-related setbacks and being less likely to cope with school. READ MORE