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van Lieshout, Anniek (author)
Ship emissions, from diesel, will cause an estimated 60 thousand people to die prematurely per year from emission related diseases such as, respiratory problems, cancer, high blood pressure and heart failure (Corbett, et al. (2007) has estimated that globally 60 thousand people will die prematurely because of (container) vessel emissions each...
master thesis 2019
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Tzimitras, Vasilis (author)
Energy-related and environmental issues are getting more attention and are becoming more important over the years. Currently, they are considered as one of the greatest challenges worldwide. The widespread use of fossil fuels causes the increase of the harmful emissions which are associated with significant health and environmental issues. Ports...
master thesis 2017
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Galeano Galván, M.L. (author)
Research Problem Energy projects are developed and executed in a complex network of interconnected actors, whom depend on each other’s resources for reaching their individual interests and goals with regard to the project. These actors have a diversity of values (convictions or beliefs of what is worth striving for society to be good),...
master thesis 2016
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Krijger, D. (author)
master thesis 2016
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Yang Yue, Y. (author)
This thesis presents a ComMod applications in Surabaya River basin, Indonesia. The ComMod approach was applied in parallel with the Negotiated Approach (NA). The NA is developed based on rich experiences in capacity building for IWRM, aiming to empower local communities in WRM at a high level. In this ComMod application, the NA provides a...
master thesis 2016
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Handaulah, M.R. (author)
For the last four decades, inequality has been increasing in both industrialized and emerging market countries. Inequality is a concern in development due to its social-ethical and economic rationale. Inequality can impair social well-being which leads to political unrest. Also it can trigger economic instability and hamper economic growth....
master thesis 2014
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Bin Kamis, M.H. (author)
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is the most widely used tool for evaluating policy programs and capital expenditure. It involves estimating, where possible, the full direct and indirect private; and social costs and benefits associated with a policy action or potential project. The Netherlands is one of the countries that use CBA in transport...
master thesis 2014
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De Vos, A. (author)
This research focusses on economic corridor and their usefulness in the development of a region. To assess its usefulness the corridor model is applied to the Yangtze region in China. The research answers the following main research questions: First, ‘What is a corridor in terms of economic development and what is its impact on a region?’...
master thesis 2014
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Wei, D. (author)
In the fast developing knowledge economy age, the internal resources of an enterprise are usually not enough for proper development, and cooperation with external organizations becomes a popular approach for many enterprises to improve their knowledge storage and technology level, the background of which is called open innovative environment....
master thesis 2012
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Prochazka, T. (author)
The objective of this thesis was to design a generically applicable framework for guiding the development of technological innovation systems in small island developing states (SIDS). Existing theories formed the bases of the framework but important changes were derived from a cross-case study of five island based innovation systems and an in...
master thesis 2012
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Chen, X. (author)
The increasing concerns about global climate change and rising environmental pressures have prompted countries and cities to explore new sustainable development pattern. The concept of eco-city has been proposed as a potential sustainable urban solution. China as the most populous country in the world, is especially challenged by its rapid...
master thesis 2012
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Fan, Y. (author)
This summary provides a brief account of the background, approach, analysis and conclusions of this thesis. Construction is characterized as a high hazard industry which contains a wide range of activities including construction, alteration and/or repair (Michaels, 2010). The organizations involved in construction projects are project owner,...
master thesis 2012
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Liu, X. (author)
Historic preservation is always a hot topic in contemporary city development. The heritage witnessed how human life evolved and how the city developed. The high historical value assembles the city’s spirit and it brings to the human a sense of belonging. However, with urbanization and modernization, the heritages are easily under the risks of...
master thesis 2012
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Oloumi Zad, S. (author)
Using the Urumia lake water allocation problem as a case study, a conflict analysis method was applied to look for possibilities to resolve the problem of conflicting demands for water. First a thorough overview of the problem was made by describing the Urumia lake basin and the human activities therein as a Large Technical System. After the...
master thesis 2012
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Van Rooy, J. (author)
The development and diffusion of different PV (Photovoltaic) technologies has been studied in Germany from the perspective of Functions of innovation systems, as well as the competition between these technologies. In this way important insights have been gained into the dynamics of development and diffusion of different PV technologies, which is...
master thesis 2012
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Pikaar, E.W. (author)
In managing local energy projects, conventional, top-down approaches to project implementation with low stakeholder participation are ineffective and have a high chance of leading to societal unrest and project delays. Contemporary project management of local energy project development need inclusion of proper processes to facilitate societal...
master thesis 2011
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Achman, R. (author)
The link between project management and sustainability is relatively new. More projects today are driven by sustainability goals than ever before. The need for sustainability as a critical factor for project success is clear. However, the question is what the stakeholders involved in the project think of it. The main objective of this research...
master thesis 2011
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He, J. (author)
“The battle for sustainable development, for delivering a more environmentally stable and healthier world, is going to be largely won and lost in our cities.” Klaus Toepfer, Former Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme said. "Over the past 50 years, humans have changed natural ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than in...
master thesis 2011
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Aftzoglou, Z. (author)
Energy and the environment are major issues of discussion in the last years. Security of energy supply in the future is questionable, as energy reserves are depleting. Moreover, damage has been caused to the environment by human actions. Therefore, sustainability has become a major challenge. Scientists and researchers around the world are...
master thesis 2011
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Wieriks, M. (author)
In this research an attempt was made to map the Indonesian water policy network through Social Network Analysis (SNA). Furthermore, the role of the distribution of information and knowledge in this (policy) network with respect to its’ capacity to perform well has been investigated. This research has shown that there are there are some...
master thesis 2011
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