Essays about: "theory of poverty alleviation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 27 essays containing the words theory of poverty alleviation.

1. 11. The Power of Framing - A Randomized Control Trial on Microinsurance Take-up Rates in Paraguay

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Fredrik Graflund; [2016]
   Keywords : Microinsurance; Framing; Prospect Theory; Randomized Control Trial; Paraguay;

   Abstract : Building on the economic literature on behavioral biases in individual decision-making, this study investigates whether framing influence the perceived value of microinsurance and, in turn, take-up rates. To derive the effects of framing on microinsurance take-up rates, a randomized control trial was conducted in Paraguay in cooperation with N. READ MORE

3. 12. Microcredits: a success or a fairytale? : A study of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh by using secondary data

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

   Author : Destina Sönmez; [2014]
   Keywords : microcredits; economic growth; poverty alleviation; women empowerment; bangladesh; women; grameen bank; mikrokrediter; tillväxt; fattigdomsbekämpning; självständighet. bangladesh; kvinnor; grameen bank;

   Abstract : The global economy celebrates microcredit as poverty alleviation for the individual and as a way to boost a country’s economic growth. This study examines if results from previous research on Grameen Bank’s microcredits are supported by statistics. READ MORE

4. 13. River resources towards Sustainable Development of Tanzania. : A contribution of Hydropower tothe energy security in Tanzania: Case study, Rufiji River basin

   University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Janbert Kiwia; [2013]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Energy; River Resources; Electricity; Hydropower;

   Abstract : This paper sets out: How river resources can be used towards a sustainable development of Tanzania, the case ofthe Rufiji River Basin. The study focuses on the role of hydropower at present and in the future, in the context ofeconomic growth and sustainability and meeting the energy demand in Tanzania. READ MORE

5. 14. Turning Her into a Business Woman

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Joanna Hägg; [2012]
   Keywords : Business training; Empowerment; Microentrepreneurship; Women; Peru;

   Abstract : Poor rural women are among the most marginalised groups in the world today and entrepreneurship is by many presented as a possible solution for them to improve their situation. Business training is a popular tool and concept in entrepreneurship research and practice. READ MORE

6. 15. Improving Power Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Integrated Role for the Mining Industry?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Anton Smit; [2011]
   Keywords : Mining; electricity; sustainable development; demand side management; resource dependency; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Sub-Saharan Africa suffers from a severe infrastructure deficit, particularly in the power sector and this is broadly recognised as a barrier to poverty alleviation, economic growth and sustainable development in the region. At the same time, the region is rich in natural resources and the mining sector, which already makes a significant contribution to national economies is currently expanding and this growth is expected to continue. READ MORE