Search for dissertations about: "Developing economies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the words Developing economies.

  2. 1. Host Country Effects of Foreign Direct Investment : The Case of Developing and Transition Economies

    Author : Andreas Johnson; Jouke van Dijk; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Foreign direct investment; Multinational enterprises; Economic growth; Developing economies; Corruption; International trade; Export; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of four individual essays and an introductory chapter. While independent from each other, these essays share some common properties. They are all empirical and focus on the interaction between inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) and host country characteristics. READ MORE

  4. 2. Initiating and developing a supplier base in a new context

    Author : Nojan Najafi; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; economies; emerging country sourcing; supply network; interdependencies; involvement; China sourcing.; global sourcing; collaboration; supplier base development; Supplier base;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore the initiation and development of a supplier base in a new context from the perspective of a firm. An abductive approach was used to make a case study of the development of a supplier base in China by a Swedish firm, FlexLink. READ MORE

  5. 3. Characterising and Modelling Urban Freight in Developing Economies

    Author : Abel Kebede Reda; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Urban freight systems in developing countries present significant challenges due to their complexity. Authorities often have inadequate institutional structures, making it difficult to identify and implement relevant initiatives. READ MORE

  6. 4. Developing Technology Transfer Processes in rural contexts : The case of Cauca in Colombia

    Author : Deycy Janeth Sanchez Preciado; Magnus Holmén; Daniel Ljungberg; Eugenia Perez Vico; David Bennett; Richard Blundel; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; technology transfer; rural developing countries; intermediate technologies; cooperatives;

    Abstract : This doctoral thesis addresses the technology transfer process in rural developing economies. Technology transfer refers to the movement of physical artifacts and knowledge from a transferor (e.g. a university) to a recipient (e. READ MORE

  7. 5. Business Model Design for Social Goods and Services in Developing Economies

    Author : Mirella Lindsay Haldimann; Heiko Gebauer; Aku Valtakoski; Ray Fisk; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Over the past decade there have been increasing calls for alternative ways of tackling poverty problems in developing economies. Rather than aid or charity approaches that have traditionally dominated this area, an alternative line of discussion around base-of-the-pyramid approaches has emerged which emphasizes the role of innovation and pro-poor entrepreneurship. READ MORE