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  1. 1. The impact of war and crisis on SMEs' global value chains: A quantitative study in West Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Moa Johansson; [2023-11-08]
    Keywords : Small and Medium-sized Enterprises SME ; Global Value Chains GVC ; Globalisation; Deglobalisation and Regionalisation;

    Abstract : Historically global value chains (GVCs) have mainly been operated by transnational corporations (TNCs) but have increased in popularity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the complete Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have exposed vulnerabilities in GVC. READ MORE

  3. 2. Motives, Implementation and Side Effects : An interview study about the regionalisation of Sweden's Schengen visa management in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statsvetenskap

    Author : Albin Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : new public management; public diplomacy; Schengen visa management; Sweden; Sub-Saharan Africa;

    Abstract : A challenge when reforming public management is the potential risk of side effects as policy intentions often come with unintended consequences in practice. For the field of International Relations (IR), management reforms affecting the foreign service are particularly relevant as they go beyond the domestic context with potential implications also for state relations with foreign publics. READ MORE

  4. 3. International plastics manufacturing companies’ response to covid-19 in terms of changes in strategy and sourcing

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Simret Kidane; [2021]
    Keywords : Strategy; corporate strategy; business unit strategy; global strategy; international strategy; sourcing and global sourcing; Strategi; företagsstrategi; affärsenhetsstrategi; global strategi; internationell strategi; inköp och globalt inköp;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to study how international Swedish plastics manufacturing companies have responded to covid-19 in terms of changes regarding corporate and business unit strategy and global sourcing. As research type a case study consisting of three case companies was applied. Mainly qualitative data using interviews were collected. READ MORE

  5. 4. Agro-ecological diversification in meat and dairy farms : barriers and drivers in the European and Swedish policy

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Chiara Pia; [2020]
    Keywords : agricultural policy; agro-ecological diversification; CAP; feed-food competition; policy analysis; Rural Development Programme;

    Abstract : Food systems are increasingly characterised by specialisation and separation between ani-mal and crop production, as well as the use of food suitable for human consumption for feed. The regionalisation of production creates hotspots for environmental degradation and decreases the resource use efficiency. READ MORE

  6. 5. Self-Interest and Altruism as motivations of regional action? A study of African Regional Organisations and the interventions in Mali and the DRC

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Maria Olsson; [2015-08-04]
    Keywords : Regional Organisations; ECOWAS; SADC; Humanitarian Intervention; Altruism; Self-Interest; Regional Peacekeeping; Conflict Management; Regionalism;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the military interventions of ECOWAS and SADC in Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These interventions took place within the frame of the high expectations of international and regional peace after the collapse of the Cold War. READ MORE