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  1. 1. The impacts of a cancelled large-scale agricultural investment on smallholder farmers’ land use and access

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

    Author : Philipp Erbach; [2023]
    Keywords : large-scale; agriculture; small-scale farming; power relations; knowledge; post-colonialism; land; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Large-scale agricultural investments have seen a rise in popularity over the years, promising economic growth, food security, and poverty eradication around the globe. Through the rising involvement of development aid agencies with private investors, the number of foreign large-scale investments in developing countries significantly increased. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of mini-grid versus stand-alone projects: a tool for decision-making on household connections in last-mile rural electrification projects

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Irene Noguera Alonso; [2022]
    Keywords : Last-mile rural electrification; isolated from the network; polygeneration; modelling; network design; costs; mini-grid; stand-alone system; investment costs; Sista milen elektrifiering p˚a landsbygden; isolerad fr˚an n¨atverket; polygeneration; modellering; n¨atverksdesign; kostar; minin¨at; frist˚aende system; investeringskostnade;

    Abstract : Electrification of isolated rural areas in developing countries is a key action for the total eradication of energy poverty. A growing number of authors argue that this electrification should be done with distributed energy systems that combine different renewable energy sources, rather than trying to reach these communities with grid extensions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Multi-stakeholder partnership in smallholding dairy farming : a case study from Bangladesh

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Farjana Bilkis; [2019]
    Keywords : business administration; business strategy; creating shared value; formal; multi-stakeholder partnership; marketing; smallholding dairy farming food;

    Abstract : In the era of Sustainable Development Goal 2030 agenda, development of agribusiness and poverty eradication is quite significant challenges, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh. Smallholding dairy farming is a crucial part of agribusiness and poverty reduction in Bangladesh, though there are many economic and social challenges for smallholding farmers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Microfinance in Ugandan coffee farming : a case study of coffee farmers in the Ugandan savings & credit cooperative “Buikwe Riis Coffee Farmers”

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Christian Pålsson; [2019]
    Keywords : agriculture; coffee farming; financial constraining; grounded theory; inductive; microfinance; qualitative; Uganda;

    Abstract : This thesis argues for utilizing microfinance when supporting Ugandan coffee farmers developing their coffee farming. To increase the effectiveness of microfinance in this context a modification of its repayment scheme is needed so it is to be more relatable to the special production properties that coffee farming inherently has. READ MORE

  6. 5. Trade in services related to the environment : - Key to poverty eradication and sustainable development?

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

    Author : Emma Will; [2018]
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    Abstract : The main goal of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is to eradicate poverty. The purpose of this essay is to analyse if trade in environmental services can contribute in the pursuit of this goal. In order to achieve this, a traditional legal analysis has been conducted. READ MORE