Essays about: "poverty sensitivity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words poverty sensitivity.

  1. 1. Optimization of an energy system in rural Thailand

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

    Author : Axel Lund; Mattias Malmberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Rural energy; Thailand; Microgrid; Biomass; Solar PV; Sustainable development goals; Minor field study; stand-alone; HOMER pro; Landsbyggdens energi; Thailand; Microgrid; Biomassa; Solceller; Hållbara utvecklingsmål; Minor field study; fristående energi system; HOMER pro;

    Abstract : By 2020, Thailand ensured 100% electricity access to its 72 million inhabitants. This was partly done by promoting off-grid energy systems in rural areas instead of using costly grid extensions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender Equality and Intergenerational Mobility: Cross-country Results

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Suphalak Bumroongkit; [2023]
    Keywords : social mobility; intergenerational mobility; gender equality; early childhood;

    Abstract : Nowadays, intergenerational mobility and gender equality have captured widespread attention. This study aims to examine the relationship between the two to provide policy insights that benefit both polarized issues. READ MORE

  4. 3. Contemporary Measurements of Poverty : Does Modern Poverty Measurement instances fully consider the complexities of gender Dimensions?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Marcus Strandgård; [2022]
    Keywords : Aggregation; Content Analysis; Disaggregation; Health and Demographic Surveys; Household Surveys; Indicators; Individual Surveys; Inequality; Measurement; Multidimensional; Poverty; SDG.;

    Abstract : This essay concerns itself with the measurement of poverty. Through a lens of gender sensitivity, combined with three dimensions of gender, this essay analyses the quality of various SDG indicators. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Energy poverty and the elderly-care: Exploring energy poverty in the elderly-care through case studies with social welfare organizations in Taiwan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Tzu Ling Kuo; [2020]
    Keywords : Science General;

    Abstract : The topic of energy poverty has recently gained prominence amongst researchers and academia in Taiwan within the context of rising energy prices and low emission energy transitions. Social welfare organizations (SWOs) that provide 24-hour residence and care for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and disabled, highly depend on various energy services and are likely to be significantly affected due to rising energy prices, adding to their existing financial pressure. READ MORE