Essays about: "poverty: reason"

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  1. 1. Decentralized renewable energy - an enabler for development in the agriculture sector in rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Alva Ohlsson; Ellen Weckström; [2022-07-07]
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    Abstract : The majority of the globally poor population, characterized by agricultural dependency as well as energy poverty, is located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Previous research states that energy benefits agriculture sectors. One reason why the agrarian society lacks access to electricity is because of the insufficient infrastructure in the remote areas. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development and conflict : India-Pakistan issue on Indus Water Treaty and China Pakistan Economic Corridor

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Hassan Abbas; [2021]
    Keywords : development; conflict; Pakistan; India; Indus Water Treaty IWT ; China- Pakistan Economic Corridor; case study;

    Abstract : Abstract India and Pakistan are at war with each other for over 70 years. To date, the two countrieshave four full scale wars. This thesis evaluates whether the dispute between Pakistan andIndia is linked with the economic development of the rival country or there are otherreasons for it such as terrorism, border disputes, etc. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigating Monga : seasonal food insecurity and adaptation strategies in the northern region of Bangladesh

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

    Author : Md Ariful Islam; [2021]
    Keywords : seasonal food insecurity; poverty; migration; microfinance;

    Abstract : Food insecurity and poverty are interlinked and the main reason for migration in poor households from the northern part of Bangladesh. Individuals from poor households migrate in the hope of improving self-well-being and for their families. Monga-seasonal food insecurity is a multi-dimensional issue in the northern region of Bangladesh. READ MORE

  5. 4. “Accountability and women's empowerment: a case of Microfinance and Grameen Bank”.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sadat Aman Saad; [2021]
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    Abstract : Microfinance is the small-scale provision of financial services to poor people, particularly to women. Over the last four decades, the World Bankhas promoted microfinance as a key tool for addressing poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment (Weber, 2016). READ MORE

  6. 5. Democracy in South Africa : Signs of democratic backsliding?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Pontus Karlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Democratic backsliding; Legal; Economy; Political; Social welfare; Civil liberties; Democratic institutions; Corruption; Accountability; Justice; Covid-19; Economic setback;

    Abstract : Like in many parts of the world, South Africa has experienced a democratic decline. However, every country has its own reason for that decline. This paper will with the help of a case study method detect and analyze the possible reasons for the democratic backsliding in South Africa. READ MORE