Essays about: "millennium development goals"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 77 essays containing the words millennium development goals.

  1. 26. Preliminary Feasibility Analysis on the Direct Use of Geothermal Energy in Rwanda: : Case Study Gisenyi Hot Spring

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Esdras NSHIMYUMUREMYI; [2014]
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    Abstract : The energy sector is a motor to speed up the economy development but is also a major pollutant. Rwanda, having about 60% of its total electricity production from imported fossil fuel (diesel generators), has adopted a strategy of energy diversification especially from renewable energy sources. READ MORE

  3. 27. Understanding High Dropout Rates in Primary School Education in Mozambique

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Jonathan Casey; [2014]
    Keywords : Mozambique; primary school; dropouts; sustainable livelihoods; resilience;

    Abstract : Mozambique remains one of the poorest countries in the world and has one of the least functional basic education systems. Despite a rapid expansion in access to basic education, the vast majority of pupils fail to complete a full seven year cycle of primary school. READ MORE

  4. 28. Investigating the Impact of Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers on Poverty Reduction and Economic Empowerment: The Case of Nigeria

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emmanuel James Conable Nweke; [2014]
    Keywords : Empowerment; MDGs; Nigeria; PRSPs; World bank; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Since the year 2000, achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has become the central focus of the international community. Using an empowerment framework, this study assessed the impacts of the four projects associated with Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) or its Nigerian blueprint, National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). READ MORE

  5. 29. Is UNFPA working for a better food security in the future? : How women’s empowerment and use of contraception can assure food for future generations

    University essay from Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Pernilla Bergström; [2014]
    Keywords : Food security; population growth; Millennium Development Goals; liberalism; UNFPA; family planning; gender equality; education; child marriage; constructivism; Matsäkerhet; ökad befolkningsmängd; Millenniemålen; liberalism; UNFPA; familjeplanering; jämställdhet; utbildning; barnäktenskap; konstruktivism;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to explore if UNFPA’s work mission and methods direct for greater food security in the future. The analysis is based on one of UNFPA’s main frameworks; ICPD Programme of Action 1994. READ MORE

  6. 30. Determinants of Infant Mortality in Kenya - Analysis of Kenya DHS 2003 and 2008/9

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Danning Liu; [2014]
    Keywords : infant mortality; Kenya; regional differences; demographic determinants; socio-economic determinants; proximate determinants; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Infant mortality rate is considered as sensitive indicators of living standard and socio-economic conditions of a country. It remains a big challenge for the Kenyan Government due to the high infant mortality rates as she strives to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). READ MORE