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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Social and environmental impact"”.
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Improving competitive advantage through corporate social responsibility in South Africa : the role of social and environmental impact levels
… evidence of a positive link between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Financial Performance (CFP) so far has however remained elusive. In building on previous research findings, this study aimed to provide a deeper understanding into the mediating and moderating factors that …
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Leapfrogging or green washing? An economic, social, and environmental impact analysis of rural solar electrification programs in the fatick region of Senegal.
… is widely-perceived as a harbinger of economic, environmental and social change. Through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol, companies and countries qualify for Carbon Credits by transferring green technology, such as solar electricity, to developing countries. The CDM …
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Aymara perspectives: Ethnoecological studies in Andean communities of northern Chile
… with the Aymara Indians of the northern Chilean Andes, from November 1998 through January 1999, in an attempt to understand Aymara perspectives of recent development that has taken place within their ancestral homeland. A study design was developed that would engage Aymara people directly in the …
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Stakeholder-assisted modeling and policy design for engineering systems
… large- scale engineering systems is necessary and crucial, both from an ethical perspective, as well as for improving the chances of success for an engineering systems project. Traditionally however, stakeholders have only been involved after decision-makers and experts have completed the …
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Re Fuse: Place, material, nature
… is about the transformation of a site where the landscape through its history, specifically in the past 60 years of recorded information is a visual and physical spectacle of the environmental damage humankind has caused in the search of virgin materials (Mining) and burying of used materials …
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Harnessing impact investing: a transformative strategy for CSR in Namibia
Impact investing is a powerful tool for amplifying positive social and environmental impact that Namibian companies can use as a transformative avenue to fulfil their CSR commitments. This innovative strategy empowers companies to drive positive social impact, strengthen brand equity, and foster …
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Architecture in real time : the interdisciplinary use of film, video and computer graphics for representing architecture
… the interdisciplinary application of film, video and computer graphics to architecture. Three projects provide the basis of research: 1) An "interactive" videodisc of the design and construction of the Sagrada Familia Temple in Barcelona. 2) A videotape sketch of an urban space, "Trinity Church", …
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Systems Thinking for Social Changemakers
Social change makers are intuitive systems thinkers, but to be successful they need to develop more intentional system-level perspectives to coordinate and implement more meaningful and effective solutions that result in positive social and environmental impact outcomes. The social impact space is …
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Responsible investing in Kenya: Linking the sophistication of financial markets in Kenya with the possible creation of a sustainability index
… as an emerging market with the GDP growing at 5% and the capital markets having a year on year growth of 19%. Despite the growth and sophistication of the financial markets, a host of hurdles have kept Kenya off the mainstream Responsible Investing agenda. This has resulted in no Socially …
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Examining Development Impact Measurement: A case of South African Impact Investors
Over the past decade impact investing has gained much traction as a lucrative category of investments that strive for positive social and environmental impact alongside financial gains. Measurement of the intended impacts is gaining importance as this field of investing grows, requiring increased …
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Using spatial multi-criteria analysis as an appraisal tool for bus rapid transit trunk and feeder routes: a case study in the City of Tshwane, South Africa
… congestion, which results in various detrimental environmental, economic and social impacts. Public transport has been identified as an effective solution to congestion. In South Africa, investment into public transport has led to the implementation of full and partial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) …
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Enhancing Cultural Heritage in an Impact Assessment Process: Analysis of Experiences from the UK World Heritage Sites
… PhD study looks at heritage performance in impact assessment (IA) practices, analysing the urban planning context and management experiences of selected urban World Heritage (WH) sites in the UK. The research develops recommendations for assessing the impact of plans, programmes and projects …
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Documentación del proyecto de señalización náutica en Playa Blanca, Barú: análisis de impactos ambientales y sociales
… el fin de mitigar los problemas ambientales y sociales derivados de la falta de un ordenamiento marino costero en la zona. Se identifican los problemas clave, como el desorden en las actividades turísticas y la afectación de los ecosistemas marinos. Además, se describe la implementación actual …