Research team
VLIR international university development cooperation with the university of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
Abstract
PResearcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Bastiaensen Johan
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project
VLIR-IUC-cooperation programme 2001 with the university of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Abstract
The promotor-spokesperson is the general coordinator for this VLIR-IUC-cooperation programme with the university of Dar Es Salaam. The coordination must facilitate the implementation of the different components of the programme. The promotor is also responsible for especially one component, namely research on savings and credit financing of micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSME's) and related MSME topics.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Poverty and Social Exclusion: from an institutional point of view
Abstract
The project aims to establish operators concerning the social embedding of poverty alleviation projects. Given that poverty is essentially the result of processes of social exclusion, it is importat to investigate how a project is instutionally embedded. Th research should establish policy instruments for the evaluation of projects.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Bastiaensen Johan
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Establishment of a Research Strucrture and Network on Poverty Alleviation in India from Xavier Institute of Social Service
Abstract
Improving the research on poverty at the Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) and other institutes in India on the basis of://..- deepening theoretical and empirical knowledge about poverty and povertyalleviation//..- developing new methods of data-analysis (exchanging insights from India and from the West).//..Specifically the project aims://..-developing a more thorough theroretical and empirical understanding of the effects of social capital on poverty, the state of development and poverty alleviation programmes,//..- strengthening of the research capacity in terms of human capital, methodology, data-processing and research equipment, and//..- developing a dynamic research network around XISSResearcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Vranken Jan
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Cooperation VLIR and University of Dar es Salaam: Programme-co-ordination and Resaerch on savings and credit financing of micro, small and medium enerprises (MSMEs) and related MSME topics (FCM)
Abstract
Te research component aims at examining the problems facing Tanzania and other developing countries which have adopted structural adjustment programmes (SAPs). Recommendations will be made on how to minimize the effects of SAPs to the poor who lack access to the conventinal banking sector and other support services. The overall objective of this project is the conduction of research on savings and credit financing of micro,small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) and related MSME topics. This will lead to a clear understanding of the problems and opportunities regarding savings and credit financing schemes, management of MSMEs, their inadequacies and inefficiencies. The resaerch results should also influence policy in the area as well as innovate savings and credit schemes which have a wider network and broadened outreach. Additionally, this project is intended to improve research and teaching capacity in the Faculty of Commerce and Management in the area of SME development.//..Programme-Co-ordination is intended to play an overseeing role and as resource centre to the other seven components under the UDSM-VLIR IUC programme. Thus, most of its objectives and activities will mainly be seen to aim at facilitating the implementation of the other components' activities and matters of interest to the whole Programme. Programme co-ordination represents others in regular meetings with the UA-General Coordinato, Vl.I.R., BADC and other high level Flemish contacts.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Financing of women enterpreneurs - Case studies of Tanzania and the Philippines
Abstract
The project topics are: (1) a survey of the literature with respect to credit and financing schemes for micro-enterprises in the South and with special attention towards women enterpreneurs who want to start up such business and (2) making an inventory and evaluation of existing support mechanisms in the informal and formal sector in Tanzania and the PhilippinesResearcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Cassimon Danny
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Strengthening the Shaanxi Business Management Institute of China
Abstract
Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Van den Bulcke Daniël
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Abstract
Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Roosens Paul
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Financing small-scale rural female entrepeneurship in developing countries , applied to some concentration countries.
Abstract
The project, within the framework of policy-oriented research for the Belgian Minister for Cooperation for Development , analyses efficient ways by wich the establishment of formal , semi-formal as well as informal credit schemes can promote rural small-scale female entrepeneurship in developing countries. The analysis focusses on the experience of some countries that are priority countries for Belgian Cooperation for Development , in casu in particular for Tanzania.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Russia's potential in Trade with the European Union
Abstract
The project brings together a team of high-professional academicians from Russia, the Netherlands and Great Britain with an objective to make an all-embracing, policy relevant economic analysis of Russia's potential in trade with the European Union. The research elaborates Russia's competitive advantages, export and import structural evolution, terms of trade with a view of new GATT-rules and the EU transformation and extension. Two workshops will be held during the project. Proposals for institutions and business engaged in Russian-European trade interaction will be made. A book manuscript on the topic of the project will be prepared.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Calfat German
Funding
- EU-NT. KAD
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Women and Small Businesses in the Third World.
Abstract
A scientific underpinning of a training programme on 'Women and Development', more specifically the elaboration of an extensive case study concerning the role of women in establishing and managing small businesses in Third World countries.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Roosens Paul
Funding
- BOF
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Developing and formulating a draft protocol on free movement of SADC-people
Abstract
Developing and formulating a draft protocol on free movement of SADC (Southern African Development Community) -peopleResearcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
Funding
- PRIVE - non profit
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Abstract
Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Van de Voorde Eddy
Funding
- EU-NT. KAD
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Strenghtening and Internationalisation of the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar - India.
Small and medium enterprises in developing countries: strengthening the effectiveness of management and export training.
Abstract
1. Evaluation of the performance of business support systems and their impact on enterprise development.//..2. Provide a conceptual framework for the analysis of the determinants of enterprise growth.//..3. Formulate the topics to be covered by a training programme starting mid-1993.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Martens Rudy
Funding
- BOF
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Lupin-based production systems: research and development of forage lupins for small farms in the communal areas of Zimbabwe.
Socio-economic effects of a change in technology on the management of the banana production in Oeganda.
Evaluation of the informal sector in Africa.
Abstract
Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Marysse Stefaan
- Co-promoter: Van Durme Patrick
Funding
- BOF
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Evaluation of the sustainability of development projects.
Abstract
The project aim is to evaluate the sustainability of development projects supported by the Flemish non-governmental organisations. These projects are located in Sub-Sahara Africa (Zaire, Rwanda, Tanzania).Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Embrechts Rob
- Co-promoter: Couderé Hugo
Funding
- BOF
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Social groups and production systems: a comparative economical research in Nicaragua
Abstract
Social groups and production systems: a comparative economical research in Nicaragua.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Marysse Stefaan
- Co-promoter: Embrechts Rob
Funding
- FED. MIN.
Project type(s)
- Research Project