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To the ensure continuity and protection of critical infrastructures in society, it is necessary to study infrastructure dependencies. This thesis focuses on critical infrastructure dependencies in Sweden and aims to increase the knowledge of how municipalities in Sweden analyze critical dependencies in municipal risk and vulnerability analyses (RVAs). The study adopts a framework of risk governanc
This paper investigates the understanding of SDG interconnections in social, economic, and environmental sustainability towards the implementation process of Rwanda's green growth approach. Thereby this thesis contributes to the academic debate on sustainability practices in developing countries via the case of Rwanda and its special approach to home-grown solutions. Hence, the paper uses the
The literature on sustainability transitions analyzes structural shifts towards more sustainable consumption and production patterns. Recently, it has been recognized that structures transcending national boundaries can both hinder and promote sustainability transitions. In this context, multi-scalar transition trajectories have been outlined, suggesting, among other things, that sectoral transfor
Water scarcity is an increasingly prevalent problem, with changing hydrological regimes due to climate change and human development taxing freshwater systems. One way to tackle this issue is through planned water reuse. This thesis explores the context of the agricultural application of treated wastewater in the European Union where Directive 2020/741 Minimum Requirements for Water Reuse was recen
The concept of sustainability has been put forward since 1987 and from that point of time research regarding it has emerged and evolved since its appearance. Definitions of sustainability vary from person to person due to the context used, and big amount of companies have started to realize its importance and begun with searching their ways till achieving a sustainable development in today‘s tough
Purpose The purpose of the master thesis is to create a Six Sigma based project steering model for Fast Track Projects in order for Plan & Secure Capacity to be able to benefit from efficient project execution processes. Methodology The project is performed as a clinical research where workshops with project leaders have been held in order to test the model. The data collection is based on int
Moore Street is a market street in central Dublin which in recent years has transformed into one of the most multicultural streets in the city. The street traders that have been a presence on the street for generations are now working next to shop-keepers from a diverse range of countries. As such it is often held up as a positive example of multiculturalism. The purpose of this thesis is to exami
TITLE: Business and the Brain – Discourses on Neuroscience in Business in the Management Consulting Industry AUTHORS: Katharina Mündlein & Tineke Zwart SUPERVISORS: Carys Egan-Wyer & Katie Rose Sullivan DATE: 22nd May 2013 PURPOSE: The purpose of this thesis is to provide both theoretical and practical insights into the emerging connection of neuroscience and business by revealing
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are gaining popularity as tools to address societal challenges while providing social, economic, and environmental benefits. Given that NbS is a relatively new concept, there is a lack of guidance on how NbS in urban areas can be adapted to fit their socio-spatial context and provide benefits. This research uses an exploratory comparative case study between Rotterdam,
The purpose of this project is studying heat transfer to indexable cutting tools during milling of a selection of titanium alloys, relevant to the industry. To achieve this goal, both experimental and theoretical models were contemplated to formulate the current thesis. The experimental set-up was designed and executed at Seco Tools AB, supporting the project as industrial collaborator. The therm
The aim of this study is to critically explore the effects of pre-existing norms on the establishment of child protection policies in Kuwait, as well as to deliver an analysis of the timeline of the formation of the Child Rights Law (CRL), taking into account the role of institutional and administrative capacities in the country. The subject is analyzed using the concepts of policy diffusion theor
Handling of problematic waste material, and the use of fossil-based and non-biodegradable plastics are two major sustainability challenges. By developing solutions that convert waste material to bioplastics, it is possible to address both these issues. Every year, large quantities of feathers from the poultry industry are either stored in landfills or disposed of by incineration. The company Bioex
The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how regional polycentrism can contribute to a more sustainable transport system in a specific region. Problems and opportunities for regional polycentrism to contribute to a sustainable transport system are also discussed. The focus of the study is the southernmost region of Sweden, which is Scania. The method is mainly qualitative, consisting of a theo
Being professional in a nonprofit organisation Date of the seminar: May 30 2012 Course: BUSN49 Degree Project in Managing People, Knowledge and Change – Master level Authors: Ingrid Appelberg, Emilia Bobeck-Leulier, and Erik Pålsson Supervisors: Anna Pfeiffer and Helen Nicholson Keywords: Identity, nonprofit, NPO, professional, identification, understanding Thesis purpose: The purpose of thi
This thesis illustrates a method of analysing the risk management of an enterprise in its management system from a systems perspective. The method implies, by means of a model of the value chain of an enterprise, connecting the external and internal demands for risk management with the business processes of the enterprise. This is done with a view of pointing out defects in the internal demands in
It is said that Malmö, in the past few decades, has taken on a more entrepreneurial role in order to adjust to an increasing inter-urban competition. The new conditions of urban development mean that marketing plays an increasingly important role. In the marketing of Malmö, the city is being portrayed as successful, creative and attractive. The past few decades have, however, also entailed an incr
This master's thesis includes a qualitative case study which uses John Kingdon's Multiple-Streams framework. It focuses on the Swedish development policy process that deals with the developmental aspects of illicit capital flows. The empirical findings have been extracted from six key-stakeholders from the Swedish Governmental Offices, and from specialists working in Non-Governmental Organ
The thesis explores how the political discourse on refugees and asylum seekers is produced within portfolio committee meetings at the South African parliament. A critical discourse analysis investigates how statements of delegates of the Department of Home Affairs and Social Development foster unequal power relations and construct social identities perpetuating the on-going discourse on refugees a
I förarbetet till fastighetsbildningslagen öppnade man upp för möjligheten att betrakta ett köp som en överenskommelse, enligt 5:18 FBL, och därmed blev det möjligt att överföra en hel fastighet till en mottagande fastigheten. Med detta alternativ till det traditionella köpet av fast egendom var det nu möjligt att undvika stämpelskatten. Efter några år utfördes en statlig utredning SOU 1983:8, ochThe aim of this thesis is to show how the number of reallotment change over time and it’s the impact on the valuation of agricultural land. The third issue is whether the reallotments was made to avoid stamp duty. Cadastral dossier has been search through from the year 1996- 2014 with a three-year interval between the measurements. There are three municipalities in southern Scania that has investi
Through violence, war, and persecution millions of people are forced to cross borders to escape death. Yet, worldwide discriminatory state practices daily deny millions of forced migrants access to safe territory. Among those crossing borders are persons without the right to carry travel documents as members of a state. Most often the group of people is known as stateless refugees. Statelessness,
