Essays about: "world economic forum"

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1. 1. Heritage Matters : A Study of Social Mobility Patterns Among First and Second-Generation Immigrants in Europe

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Linnea Stevander; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Mobility; Immigration; Social Mobility Index; International Socio-Economic Index ISEI ; European Social Survey ESS ;

   Abstract : This thesis examined how the association between immigrants’ occupational origin and destination varies in 33 European countries, depending on the opportunities for social mobility in the origin country. For absolute occupational mobility, the result from an LPM regression showed that first-generation female immigrants had an increased probability of upward mobility when the origin country offered more opportunities for social mobility. READ MORE

3. 2. Why always us? : A single case study on Fan perception in relation to the Manchester City FC Financial Fair Play allegations case based on social identity theory

   University essay from Jönköping University

   Author : Patrik Johansson; David Covarrubias Gillin; Anton Norberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Manchester City FC; Fan Perception; Social identity; Social identity Threat and Coping strategies;

   Abstract : Background: The football industry is a giant economic driver in the world with the English Premier League being the one with the largest following worldwide. Recently, the Premier League club Manchester City FC got charged with over 100 breaches of the leagues financial fair play rules invoking discussion and reactions among fans. READ MORE

4. 3. Transitioning towards a circular economy at an electronics manufacturer: Barriers and solutions for implementing a take back system in the US

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

   Author : Ellen Pellosniemi; Ebba Lundgren; [2022]
   Keywords : circular economy; e-waste take back; stakeholder barriers; B2B incentivization; solution prioritization; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : So far, over 50 million tonnes of e-waste have been generated globally (World Economic Forum, 2019), raising the question of the role of circular economy in combating climate change (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2021). This thesis explores the opportunities for Axis Communications to introduce a take back system for recycling decommissioned products in the US. READ MORE

5. 4. The Role of Human Rights and Agroecology at the UN Food Systems Summit : A Study of Food Security Discourse in Global Food Governance

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Erica Karlsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Food Security; UN Food Systems Summit; Human Rights; Agroecology;

   Abstract : The UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), held in September 2021, brought great expectations of a sustainable food systems transition in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was, however, almost instantly criticised for failing to be transparent, implementing a Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) and agroecological principles, and for not including the UN Committee of Food Security (CFS). READ MORE

6. 5. The World Social Forum under Criticism : A literature study of its role

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbete

   Author : Victoria Vargas; [2020]
   Keywords : World Social Forum; global civil society; social justice; transnational public sphere; the 2030 Agenda; the 17 SDGs; development policies;

   Abstract : Global social injustice and inequalities remain deeply embedded in our globalized world, often explained as a consequence of the current economic structures and institutions. Therefore, there has been an increase in arenas that attracts mobilization of the global civil society to oppose the neoliberal economic globalization and combat social injustices and inequalities. READ MORE