Essays about: "problems because of poverty"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words problems because of poverty.

  1. 1. Energy Poverty : Computing the silent problem of developed countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Alfred Larsson; Märta Strømme; Herman Falkenmark; Freja Klucis; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy Poverty;

    Abstract : Energy poverty is a new term in the Swedish context, though it is becoming increasingly more relevant because of inflation and higher prices for electricity. Because research on the matter is scarce in developed countries such as Sweden and similar contexts in the EU, it creates uncertainty whether there is a ‘correct’ way of conducting energy poverty research. 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. Social Enterprises: How to succeed in the renewable energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Elise Ekman; Emelie Pilestål; Louise Hemvik; [2019]
    Keywords : Social Enterprise; Sub-Saharan Africa; Success Factors; Barriers; Renewable Energy;

    Abstract : In 2015, the United Nations developed 17 goals to work towards sustainable development by 2030. Among these goals, goal number seven focuses on providing clean and affordable energy for all, to solve problems such as poverty and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world. READ MORE

  5. 4. Disaggregating economic inequality from space

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Neija Maegaard Elvekjær; [2019]
    Keywords : Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite VIIRS ; night-time lights; Gross Domestic Product GDP ; economic inequality; regional inequality; spatial inequality; Gini coefficient; spatial scale; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Reducing inequality is number 10 of the United Nations sustainable development goals. Inequality in society affect economic growth, development and poverty reduction, and through these indirectly affect environmental degradation, food security and other major problems facing society today. READ MORE

  6. 5. Are older individuals who live alone in Sweden at increased risk of vulnerability? : An investigation of personal and community factors

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Jennie Nystedt; [2018]
    Keywords : Living alone; vulnerability; older individuals; social isolation; socioeconomic status; functional impairments;

    Abstract : Introduction: In Sweden today a third of all those 60+ live alone and the absolute number will continue to increase because of the aging population. The aim of this thesis was to identify if the subgroup, older individuals living alone, might be more disadvantaged in regard to the four key sources to vulnerability suggested by Mechanic and Tanner (2007): Poverty and low socioeconomic status, personal functions, low social network and lack of support, and physical location. READ MORE