Essays about: "the Dominican Republic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the words the Dominican Republic.

  1. 1. Mapping the pig value chain in the Dominican Republic with emphasis on the risk of transmission of African swine fever

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Andrea Hentz; [2023]
    Keywords : African swine fever; Domestic pig; Value chain mapping; Pig production; Biosecurity; Disease risk;

    Abstract : As in many other parts of the world, pigs provide an important source of food and income in the Dominican Republic (DR). However, the pig production in the country faces great challenges since African swine fever (ASF) was reintroduced in 2021, after being absent for over 40 years. READ MORE

  3. 2. Digging Deeper: Exploring Roads to Inclusive Development Through Mine Closure Policy and Practices in the Dominican Republic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Bianca Terrero Vega; [2023]
    Keywords : mine closure; inclusive development; mineral governance; community engagement; energy transition metals; just transitions.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Mining operations have significant environmental and social impacts, including ecosystem fragmentation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social issues such as low wages and unsafe working conditions. Despite these negative effects, mining plays a crucial role in the transition to low-carbon technologies and the demand for energy transition minerals is expected to surge. READ MORE

  4. 3. Common practices and knowledge about African swine fever amongst pig farmers in the Dominican Republic

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Ellinor Nilsson Fuglsang; [2023]
    Keywords : Disease transmission; Caribbean; Biosecurity; Swine; Outbreak; Pig production;

    Abstract : In the summer of 2021, African swine fever (ASF) made its reappearance in the Dominican Republic after 40 years of absence. The disease is known for its high mortality amongst pigs and its consequences for human welfare. READ MORE

  5. 4. Building Bridges Through Visual Manifestations of Statelessness : Decolonial feminism and coalitional engagement against denial of genocide in the Dominican Republic

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle; Linköpings universitet/REMESO - Institutet för forskning om Migration, Etnicitet och Samhälle

    Author : Melike İşleyen; [2022]
    Keywords : Statelessness; Decolonial Feminism; Dominican Republic; Coalitional Engagement; Documentary; Stateless and Our Lives in Transit;

    Abstract : The work presented aims to show the complexity, causes, and challenges of being stateless in the Dominican Republic through the medium of documentaries. This thesis will also uncoverpossibilities of resistance and coalitional engagement. READ MORE

  6. 5. Taiwan’s Battle of Recognition: An analysis of the withdrawal of state recognition in practice

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Micaela Carhed; [2020]
    Keywords : State recognition; Taiwan; Honduras; Dominican Republic; Power Politics; Diplomatic Allies; Law and Political Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Since 2016, seven countries have withdrawn its recognition of Taiwan which have left the contested state with only fifteen diplomatic allies. Consequently, this affects the democracy of 23 million people, and minimizes Taiwan’s ability and cooperation in the global world. READ MORE