Search for dissertations about: "the capability approach"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 406 swedish dissertations containing the words the capability approach.

  2. 1. The capability approach in ict4d research

    Author : Mathias Hatakka; Åke Grönlund; Anders Avdic; Cathy Urquhart; Högskolan Dalarna; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ICT4D; the capability approach; development as freedom; education; ICT; development; Complex Systems – Microdata Analysis; Komplexa system - mikrodataanalys; Informatics;

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  4. 2. Long-term unemployment scarring and the role of labour market policies : The case of Sweden in the 1990s

    Author : Madelene Nordlund; Mattias Strandh; Per H Jensen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; unemployment scarring; active labour market policy; unemployment insurance; active labour market policy programme; human capital; capability approach; business cycle; job-chances; reempolyemt income; heterogeneity; Sociology; Sociologi; sociologi; Sociology;

    Abstract : The experience of unemployment puts individuals at risk of long-term negative scarring and the longer the unemployment spell, the greater the risk of negative scarring. In Sweden, labour market policies aim at reducing such risks in the form of unemployment benefits, active matching and active labour market policy programmes (ALMPs). READ MORE

  5. 3. Building Design Capability in the Public Sector : Expanding the Horizons of Development

    Author : Lisa Malmberg; Stefan Holmlid; Fredrik Tell; Johan Åberg; Per-Anders Hillgren; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Design capability; organizational learning; absorptive capacity; public sector;

    Abstract : Public sector organizations are in need of new approaches to development and innovation. There is a need to develop a capability to better understand priorities, needs and wishes of public sector service users and become more proactive, in order to meet the demands on keeping costs down and quality high. READ MORE

  6. 4. From Approaching to Challenging the Forerunners : A Study of Innovation Capability Building in Brazilian Firms

    Author : Stefan Cavalcante Bernat Junior; Solmaz Filiz Karabag; Christian Berggren; Thomas Magnusson; Inge Ivarsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Brazil; Catch-up; Emerging economy firms EEFs ; Forerunners; Innovation capability; Technological capability; Windows of opportunity; Brasilien; Ikapp; Företag i tillväxtekonomi; Föregångare; Innovationsförmåga; Teknisk förmåga; Möjligheter;

    Abstract : Innovation capability refers to the ability to continuously innovate. Firms have recognized this ability as the most critical source of innovation performance, firm performance, and sustained competitiveness. READ MORE

  7. 5. Towards a capability approach to mobility : An analysis of disparities in mobility opportunities among older people

    Author : Jean Ryan; Anders Wretstrand; Steven Schmidt; Karen Lucas; Trafik och väg; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Mobility; Ageing; Transport equity; Capability Approach; Public transport; Cycling; Older people; Mobility; Ageing; Transport equity; Capability Approach; Public transport; Cycling; Older people;

    Abstract : Older people represent a greater proportion of the population than ever before. In Sweden, one in five is now aged 65 and above, and more than one in seven is aged 65-79. This demographic change has challenged and will challenge society, presenting sizeable tasks for the transport sector. READ MORE