Essays about: "public policy and good governance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words public policy and good governance.

1. 1. Is IT good enough: An analysis of Swedish universities information security

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Daniel Lindvall; [2023]
   Keywords : information security policy; university; Sweden; security governance; information security management; information security awareness; institutional theory; institutional logics; general system theory; security; data breaches; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Previous research in information security research has pointed out the importance of aware employees, while practitioners have focused on technical safety measures, this while the geopolitical situation has rapidly changed. In this paper the public Swedish institutions of higher education are investigated to gain a more complete picture of the potential pitfalls that exist in Swedish government agencies. READ MORE

3. 2. Uncovering the Role of Urban Governance Practices for Nature-based Solutions: Investigating the Instrumentalization Pathways in European Cities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Malek Al Jebaie; [2023]
   Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Nature-based solutions (NbS) have proven effective in addressing urban sustainability challenges. This thesis focuses on bridging the gap in NbS short-term interventions, scale, and financial barriers. READ MORE

4. 3. Regional Energy Transitions in England: The Governing Role of Combined Authorities in the Decarbonisation of Heating

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Susannah Littlewood; [2021]
   Keywords : Decarbonisation of Heating; Regional Energy Transitions; Combined Authorities; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In order to meet its carbon targets, the UK must address the decarbonisation of the currently fossil-fuel dependent system of heating. Buildings and heat strategy at the national level has been insufficient in combatting this issue, and it is increasingly suggested that more local and regional approaches will be needed to accelerate the transition to low carbon heating. READ MORE

5. 4. Anti-doping policy: : A comparative study of implementation in Iceland and Denmark

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV)

   Author : Torgils Gunnarsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Anti-doping; Anti-doping policy; The Code; Governance; Good Governance; Power; Interconnections;

   Abstract : This study investigates the differences and similarities in implementation of anti-doping policy in Denmark and Iceland. Various anti-doping themes has been chosen to dig deeper into the implementation on policies between the two countries which are related to: Economy, Education, Testing and Investigation, International Cooperation, Fitness and Public Health and Research and Development. READ MORE

6. 5. Chinese Official Financing in Sub-Saharan Africa - What are its effects on Africans' regime preferences?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Feng Mai Wang; [2020]
   Keywords : International Investments; Foreign Aid; Voting Behavior; Development Policy; Institutional Arrangements;

   Abstract : China's rising development financing activities have attracted considerable attention especially after the announcement of the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013. While Chinese official financing can help fill the infrastructure gap that is seen as an important obstacle to development in most African nations, there is widespread concern for its potentially adverse effects on political norms and good governance. READ MORE