All Outputs (8)

Rethinking the spaces and institutions of flood governance (2013)
Thesis
Rogers-Wright, A. (2013). Rethinking the spaces and institutions of flood governance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215549

In 2007 the city of Hull in Yorkshire, England, experienced extremely high levels of rainfall. The city is very low lying, built predominantly on drained land which relies on a pumped drainage system; as a result, the city flooded. There were a numbe... Read More about Rethinking the spaces and institutions of flood governance.

Examining business perceptions of flood risk in relation to the governance of flood mitigation on the Humber Estuary (2012)
Thesis
Lewis, C. A. R. (2012). Examining business perceptions of flood risk in relation to the governance of flood mitigation on the Humber Estuary. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214982

This thesis explores the reconciliation of economic development and flood risk mitigation on the Humber Estuary, England. As sea level-rise is increasing due to suspected anthropogenic climate change, the Environment Agency has taken a lead role in m... Read More about Examining business perceptions of flood risk in relation to the governance of flood mitigation on the Humber Estuary.

Community economic development? An examination of regional and sub-regional support networks for social enterprise (2008)
Thesis
Haigh, D. P. (2008). Community economic development? An examination of regional and sub-regional support networks for social enterprise. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208932

The development of social enterprise as a potential tool to assist local and community economic development, has led to a range of debates specifically about the social and entrepreneurial values they exhibit. These debates have led to more theoretic... Read More about Community economic development? An examination of regional and sub-regional support networks for social enterprise.

Urban environmental problems in Bangladesh: A case study of Chittagong City (2008)
Thesis
Rahman, M. M. (2008). Urban environmental problems in Bangladesh: A case study of Chittagong City. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208820

Managing urban environmental problems is an immense challenge for cities in developing countries. Research on inter-urban environmental problems suggests that the dominant environmental problems in developing or low-income cities are localised, immed... Read More about Urban environmental problems in Bangladesh: A case study of Chittagong City.

Rural electrification in Ghana: issues of photovoltaic energy technology utilisation (2007)
Thesis
Bawakyillenuo, S. (2007). Rural electrification in Ghana: issues of photovoltaic energy technology utilisation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208353

Energy plays a pivotal role in human development. Not only is it sine qua non for national economic development, but it also provides services that enhance social development including, health and sanitation, education, potable water, cooking. In spi... Read More about Rural electrification in Ghana: issues of photovoltaic energy technology utilisation.

Social issues in regional planning (2006)
Thesis
Powell, F. I. (2006). Social issues in regional planning. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222225

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The thesis is broadly concerned with critically analysing how social issues have been dealt with in the emerging systems for regional planning in England using two case study regions to provide alternative perspectives, Yorkshire a... Read More about Social issues in regional planning.

The geography of health services, case study of Medina, Saudi Arabia (2005)
Thesis
Al-Ahmadi, A. H. S. (2005). The geography of health services, case study of Medina, Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213346

This study examines health services in Medina in relation to the delivery system, the spatial distribution of health services, accessibility and effectiveness of utilization, including satisfaction with the services. A total of 500 patient questionna... Read More about The geography of health services, case study of Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Developing the region in the information age : information society technologies in Ireland and Europe (2004)
Thesis
Collins, P. (2004). Developing the region in the information age : information society technologies in Ireland and Europe. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218798

This thesis aims to contribute to a better understanding of regional development in the 21st century by looking at the effects of policy and the reality behind adapting to the information age. This work investigates four broad themes, the first of wh... Read More about Developing the region in the information age : information society technologies in Ireland and Europe.