Essays about: "municipal governments"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 61 essays containing the words municipal governments.

  1. 1. Tapestry of rural lives : trust and ties within BYGDSAM association

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Zana-Sofia Merdovic; [2024]
    Keywords : weak ties; civil associations; rural development;

    Abstract : Local communities across Europe have been experiencing a decline in population and public services. To counter this trend, civil society often steps up through voluntary associations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Space for Trauma in Integration Provisions? : The Swedish Municipal Implementation of Integration Provisions for Refugee Women Exposed to Gender-Based Violence

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Tova Jansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Sweden; municipalities; integration provision; refugee women; gender-based violence;

    Abstract : This thesis will explore how the municipal governments integration provision provides mental health aid towards refugee women that has been exposed to gender-based violence within Östergörland region in Sweden. This will be achieved by using a thematic analysis application on the gathered data that was conducted through semi-structured interviews with three municipal governments in Östergötland region and two external actors, one regional refugee medical center and the other actor is a non-profit organization in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Strategic implementation of circular business models in developing countries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Azusa Lindwall; [2023]
    Keywords : circular economy; multinational corporations; municipal solid waste management; recycling; developing countries; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to address the challenges of implementing circular economy (CE) practices in emerging/developing economies by harnessing the resources of multinational corporations (MNCs) to improve waste management situations in these areas of the world. A case study is conducted on a Swedish beverage carton producer operating in Thailand to examine the key challenges and strategies employed by the company to promote the recycling of used beverage cartons (UBCs) in the country. READ MORE

  5. 4. Why do local governments say no to wind power? : A public choice approach to the use of the right to veto among Swedish municipalities

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Isak Al; Emmy Lind; [2023]
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    Abstract : The objective of this study is to investigate the factors that affect the use of the municipalveto regarding wind power deployment in Sweden. The study employs a public choiceapproach to investigate the relationship between self-interested voters and the decisionmaking politicians. READ MORE

  6. 5. Upscaling agroecology in Sweden : a participatory-backcasting approach to investigate top-down measures for promoting an agroecological transition of the Swedish agricultural system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Pablo Ratti; [2023]
    Keywords : Agroecology; transition; top-down; scenario; participatory policies;

    Abstract : Alongside its important contribution to the increase of yields, industrial agriculture has also generated environmental, social and economical negative side effects. Moreover, the forecasted growth of the world’s population puts more pressure for solutions on how to increase food supply while reducing the negative effects of the current agricultural system. READ MORE