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    Oil Companies in Transition: A Comparative Case Study of Norwegian, Dutch, and Danish Oil Companies in the Context of Sustainable Energy Transitions

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    This thesis examines the transition efforts of oil companies in the face of increasing pressure to address climate change and the need for sustainable energy solutions. The study focuses on Norwegian, Dutch, and Danish oil companies, comparing their strategies, challenges, and outcomes in the context of their respective countries' climate change mitigation objectives. The research adopts a qualitative comparative case study design, utilizing content analysis of documents, reports, and publications as the primary data collection method. The thesis begins with an introduction that provides the background and context of the study, highlighting the urgency and importance of oil industry transitions in addressing global sustainability challenges. The problem statement and research questions are formulated to guide the study, aiming to understand the transition strategies and experiences of Norwegian oil companies and compare them with their counterparts in the Netherlands and Denmark. The literature review provides an overview of oil industry transitions, climate change mitigation objectives, and transition strategies adopted by oil companies. It explores theoretical frameworks and concepts relevant to understanding the complexities of oil industry transitions and their implications for sustainable development. The methodology section outlines the research design, which is a qualitative comparative case study. It describes the process of case selection and justification, emphasizing the significance of the Norwegian, Dutch, and Danish cases. The data collection methods focus on content analysis of documents, reports, and publications related to the transition efforts of the selected oil companies. The data analysis techniques include content analysis and thematic analysis to identify key themes, patterns, and insights. The findings of the study are presented in three case studies: the transition of Norwegian oil companies, the transition of Dutch oil companies, and the transition of Danish oil companies. Each case study provides an in-depth analysis of the background of the respective oil industry, climate change mitigation objectives, transition strategies, challenges, and opportunities faced by the oil companies, and their performance in sustainable energy practices. The comparative analysis explores similarities and differences in the transition efforts, highlighting the contextual factors that shape the strategies and outcomes. Based on the findings, the thesis discusses the implications for theory and practice. The theoretical contributions include insights into organizational change, institutional dynamics, stakeholder engagement, and technological innovation in the context of oil industry transitions. The policy implications offer recommendations for policymakers and industry practitioners to facilitate the transition in the oil sector, such as strengthening regulatory frameworks, fostering collaboration, supporting research and development, and promoting a just transition. In conclusion, this thesis contributes to the understanding of oil industry transitions and their implications for sustainable development. The comparative case study approach provides valuable insights into the transition efforts of Norwegian, Dutch, and Danish oil companies, offering lessons and best practices for the broader oil industry. The findings highlight the importance of integrating sustainability into core strategies, addressing regulatory challenges, engaging stakeholders, fostering innovation, and embracing technological advancements. By adopting these strategies and recommendations, oil companies can navigate the complexities of sustainable energy transitions and contribute to the achievement of global sustainability goals

    Think Tank Review Issue 37, July 2016

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    Towards a register-based census in Oman

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    ICEGOV 2020: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic GovernanceA national census is an official count of a country’s population that aims to motivate and measure sustainable development. Traditionally, a census is a cumbersome manual operation that involves distributing surveys to all households in the country through field agents or by mail. Recently, some countries have utilized voluntary electronic submissions in addition to the manual work to reduce costs and increase efficiency. However, an increasing number of countries are resorting to a register-based census that uses pre-existing official registers to derive its data. This paper describes Oman’s upcoming register-based census, e- Census 2020, and analyses it against the European Commission’s necessary conditions that facilitate a successful transition from a traditional to a register-based censusNORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000037. "SmartEGOV: Harnessing EGOV for Smart Governance (Foundations, methods, Tools) / NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000037", supported by Norte Portugal Regional Operational Programme (NORTE 2020), under the PORTUGAL 2020 Partnership Agreement, through the European Regional Development Fund (EFDR

    Think Tank Review Issue 17, October 2014

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    Think Tank Review Issue 17, October 2014

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    Measuring health outcomes and experiences from a patient’s perspective

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    The primary objective of health systems is to improve people's health and well-being. Yet, health systems today face significant challenges, ranging from delivering high-quality care to tackling inequalities in health outcomes, getting rid of ineffective care, and investing more in health systems' resilience. Faced with those challenges, the ability to assess whether health systems are successful in delivering good health outcomes and experiences for the people they serve is critical. Health systems are awash with data. There are good measures of what providers can do and the resources this takes – think of the many administrative data about healthcare activities, costs, inputs, outcomes measuring mortality, and incidence and prevalence of diseases. Yet far too little is known about how healthcare impacts the lives of people. This makes it difficult to gain insight into the effectiveness of the healthcare and assess how policy change contributes to improvement in health outcomes.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

    The Conflicts of Euro-Islam: The issues of immigration and integration of Muslims into European Society

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    Islamophobia is on the rise and is now a sentiment that has transcended almost every European country. In the aftermath of 9/11 and the subsequent bombings in Madrid and London, anxiety and fear of the “other” has been heightened. This fear has been harnessed by political parties in many European countries, most notably Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and France. These countries all have supported political parties that have formed an anti-Muslim platform. The main claim is that the “Islamic identity” is incompatible with the “European identity”. Despite these xenophobic attitudes, the immigration population still inhabits European countries and continues to grow. An intense debate has ensued about the immigration and integration polices within many European countries. Immigration policies in general are being reexamined in the rise of this discourse. My thesis examines the issues and questions surrounding the conflict of foreigners in Europe. Through my research I have found that the issue of Muslim immigrants in Europe is particularly problematic and complex. My paper seeks to outline the immigration and integration policies in Europe and to compare the difference in circumstances in Southern and Northern Europe. I have focused on Spain as a sample country for Southern Europe, and Denmark as a sample country for Northern Europe. While my findings and conclusions are by no means true for all Southern or Northern European countries, there is evidence of general trends for each region. My thesis is framed by this comparison but what it really analyzes is why countries have such a challenge with the successful integration of immigrants. I look towards historical imperial legacies, 20th century migration trends, geographical location, the legal systems, and the construction of national identities

    Exploring Climate Framework Laws and The Future of Climate Action

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    Every country in the world now has at least one law or policy to address climate change; these laws vary widely in type, scope, and ambition. Although scholarship on the many types and levels of effectiveness of enacted climate legislation is still growing, legal experts are taking note of a recent trend in the adoption of formal climate legislation that is economy-wide or cross-sectoral in scope, sets out both a broad and long-term direction for climate policy, and ensures some measure of accountability for the executive branch. In the absence of a commonly agreed definition, this article will loosely define criteria for these “climate framework laws.” This article identifies several countries that have adopted climate framework laws of this type: The United Kingdom, Mexico, New Zealand, and Denmark. These countries form a small case set from which to compare elements. From existing scholarship, this article draws on what lessons can be learned from their implementation. Whether the law is new or two decades old, each faces particular challenges and shortcomings. Climate framework laws create new risks but also incur a number of benefits that may be unique to them. This article examines the relationship between climate framework laws and the Paris Agreement, as well as implications for climate litigation. Finally, the article touches on the future of climate framework laws in other countries

    Think Tank Review Issue 37, July 2016

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