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  1. 1. Between control and care : UNHCR and the use of biometrics

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Marie Smit; [2020]
    Keywords : biometrics; refugee management; cash transfer programmes; humanitarian innovation; accountability; experimentation; public-private partnerships; UNHCR;

    Abstract : In recent years, humanitarian organisations increasingly embraced biometric technologies to respond to refugee crises. Therefore, this thesis studied the features and effects of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ (UNHCR) biometric cash transfer programme in Jordan. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cash greens everything around me? Identifying key barriers and drivers for advancing low-carbon investments in Denmark’s finance industry and evaluating the transition efforts of the industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Rasmus Bjerring Larsen; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; Sustainable Finance; Climate Investing; Institutional Investors; Corporate Organisational Change.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Meeting international climate goals require a major reallocation of global investment portfolios. However, in 2016, 74%. of all assets under management were still socially and environmentally unchecked. READ MORE

  4. 3. Forecast-based Financing in Urban Informal Settlements - A Viable Disaster Risk Management Strategy?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Mads Raun; [2018]
    Keywords : Forecast-based financing; disaster risk reduction; preparedness; early action; early warning; urban informal settlements; slums; flooding; inundation; rain; Science General;

    Abstract : Rationale: Urban informal settlements are vulnerable and exposed to hazards. Weather forecasting is possible and provides a “window of opportunity” to push cash or aid to vulnerable dwellers before the disaster strikes. Forecast-based Financing is a framework, which provides this system, and it has had great success with rural pilots. READ MORE

  5. 4. Cash Equals Education? A Case Study of How a Scholarship to Highland Students in Ratanakiri, Cambodia Promotes Educational Participation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Maria Svensson; [2018]
    Keywords : scholarship; CCT; education; educational participation; upper secondary school; social protection; Cambodia; Ratanakiri; Highlanders; ethnic minority; UNICEF; qualitative research; case study; thematic analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to explore how a scholarship distributed to upper secondary school students of ethnic minority in Ratanakiri, Cambodia has promoted educational participation. To do this, this thesis analysed students’ understanding of the value of education, obstacles to participation and how the scholarship has addressed these obstacles. READ MORE

  6. 5. Application of IAS 36 –Impairment of fixed assets -A qualitative study about the main challenges for companies regarding impairments

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sabina Andersson; Frida Wenzel; [2014-06-17]
    Keywords : Impairment; Impairment test; Impairment loss; IFRS; IAS 36; Fixed asset; Assessment; Recovera-ble amount; Value in use; Discount rate; Cash flows; Fair value; CGU;

    Abstract : Background and Discussion: Impairment has been debated within the professionals. IAS 36 seems to be a challenging area since it is a focus area for NASDAQs annual review of financial reports in 2012. The report shows that application of IAS 36 is beneath contempt. READ MORE