Essays about: "role of business activity in developing economy"

Found 5 essays containing the words role of business activity in developing economy.

  1. 1. Lean production in the aggregate stone industry: The road to becoming more sustainable and productive : A case study for a Swedish construction company

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

    Author : Ludwig Abrahamsson; Oscar Ramsten; [2022]
    Keywords : Construction industry; Aggregate stone industry; Quarry; Sustainability; Production; Productivity; Management; Mass Balance; Circular Economy; Lean; Lean Construction; Waste; Overproduction; Eco-driving; Open-pit; Gravel; Workflow; Byggbranschen; Stenindustrin; Bergtäkt; Hållbarhet; Produktion; Produktivitet; Förvaltning; Massbalans; Cirkulär ekonomi; Lean; Lean konstruktion; Slöserier; Överproduktion; Eco-driving; Stenbrott; Grustäkt; Arbetsflöde;

    Abstract : The aggregate stone industry produces stone – a critical material for the construction industry value chain, and is, thus, a valuable resource for building materials, highlighting the society’s need for critical products. The stone is mined and refined in so-called quarries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Another Lunatic Line? An Economic Evaluation of the Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hedda Most; [2021]
    Keywords : Transportation Infrastructure; Railways; Kenya; Differences-in-Differences; Income; Economic Growth; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This research paper seeks to examine the emerging role of transportation infrastructure on economic activity in low-income countries due to its vital part in facilitating deeper integration of markets, hence fostering inclusive growth and prosperity for the poor. Although its economic causal framework suggests ambiguous results, transportation investments account for the largest share of the World Bank's lending to developing countries. READ MORE

  4. 3. Enterprises in the Internet Age : A case study on ICT usage in the development of small and medium enterprises in Kabul

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Habib Said; [2020]
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    Abstract : Humans live in an era where technology is spilling over exponentially across the globe and considers a vital feature for fostering an inclusive digital economy. This study explores and examines the potential of Information and Communication Technology services (ICTs) usage in the development of entrepreneur small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Kabul, Afghanistan. READ MORE

  5. 4. Creative City Assessment of Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Aiga Dzene; Adem Kula; [2007]
    Keywords : Creative Class Theory; Creative Class; the Baltic Capitals; the Baltic States; Economic Development; Talent; Tolerance; Technology; Comparison of the Baltic Capitals;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate the current status of the capitals of the Baltic States according to the Creative Class Theory. With increasing role of knowledge, creativity and innovation in the today’s economy, the role of the Creative Capital increases. READ MORE

  6. 5. Creative City Assessment of Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för teknokultur, humaniora och samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Aiga Dzene; Adem Kula; [2007]
    Keywords : Creative Class Theory; Creative Class; the Baltic Capitals; the Baltic States; Economic Development; Talent; Tolerance; Technology; Comparison of the Baltic Capitals;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate the current status of the capitals of the Baltic States according to the Creative Class Theory. With increasing role of knowledge, creativity and innovation in the today’s economy, the role of the Creative Capital increases. READ MORE