Master Thesis Library
This Library contains a selection of Master of Science theses written in UNU-MERIT/MGSoG MPP programme and supervised by a contributor of the Lab @ UNU-MERIT/UM.
2020
Vopálecká, M. (2020). Sustainable Housing for European Sustainable Cities: A fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis approach on causal conditions of housing cost overburden rate in urban areas. UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 92 pages, Supervisor: Dr. Serdar Türkeli
Paliukėnaitė A. (2020). The Circular Economy in European Cities: Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis. UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 77 pages, Supervisor: Dr. Serdar Türkeli
Delporte S. (2020). Social Media Content Design: A Tool to Engage the Youth in Circular Economy Practices. UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 143 pages, Supervisor: Dr. Serdar Türkeli
2018
Schmidt C.G. (2018). Circular Economy: A Sustainable Alternative for the Textile Industry, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 85 pages, Second Reader: Dr. Pui-hang Wong
Csúr D. (2018). Happiness and Eco-Innovation in the EU-28: Structural Equation Modelling using Partial Least Squares Regression Analysis , Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 153 pages, Second Reader: Mueid Al Raee
Haddad C. R. (2018). Configurational conditions of Circular Economic performance in the EU-28: a fuzzy set analysis approach, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 109 pages, Second Reader: Michelle González Amador
Schiffer L. (2018) Measurement of Food Loss and Waste: A Multi-Sectoral Argumentative Analysis, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 70 pages, Second Reader: Bart Kleine Deters
Nyoike W. (2018) Status and Prospects of Alternatives to Plastic Use in Different World Regions: Case of Plastic Packaging, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 89 pages, Second Reader: Julia Reinold
Scheren J. (2018) Triple Helix and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: the Case of Maastricht University. Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 74 pages, Second Reader: Julia Reinold
van der Zwan J. (2018) A qualitative study on the status and prospects of green public procurement in Slovakia, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 85 pages, Second Reader: Bart Kleine Deters, A version is also accessible from: A-id Agenda for International Development: Part (I) http://www.a-id.org/2018/05/21/2686/ and Part (II) http://www.a-id.org/2018/10/21/a-qualitative-study-on-the-status-and-prospects-of-green-public-procurement-in-Slovakia/
Seinen J. (2018) UAVs in flood risk management: exploring the potentials and challenges in Barbados, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 73 pages, Supervisor: Dr. Dorcas Mbuvi
2017
Chapman D. (2017). The Measurement of Eco-Innovation: A review and critique of eco-innovation indicators, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 74 pages, Second Reader: Rose Camille Vincent
Savut I.P. (2017). Assessing Sustainability Transitions and Innovations: The Case of Turkey, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 121 pages, Second Reader: Pui-hang Wong
Van den Bergh, J. (2017). Social Perspectives in Maastricht on the Renewable Energy Transition in the Netherlands: A Q-Methodological Analysis, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 83 pages, Second Reader: Pui-hang Wong
Kably N. (2017). Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis as a New Method for Policy Evaluation: Green Growth in the EU15, Efficiency and Circularity, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 107 pages, Second Reader: Emmanuel Mensah
2016
Janzen J. (2016). A Critical Review and Comparative Assessment of Eco-Innovation Measurements: To what extent do they capture green growth? Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 108 pages, Second Reader: Hugo Confraria
Dufourmont J. (2016). Data and Participatory Challenges in Transition to a Circular Economy in European Cities, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 107 pages, Second Reader: Iulia Falcan
Dechamps Y. (2016). The Circular economy in Singapore: A Sectoral and Institutional Analysis, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 113 pages, Second Reader: Iulia Falcan
Clay T. (2016). The Technological and Financial Challenges in Transition toward a Circular Economy, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 92 pages, Second Reader: Iulia Falcan
Gayathri I. (2016). The Extent of Impact of Greening Seaports on International Trade Competitiveness, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 140 pages, Second Reader: Iulia Falcan
2015
Hussein, M. (2015). Developmental State & Governmental Industrial Policies: A Comparative Analysis on Automotive & Renewable Energy Industry in Egypt & Turkey, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 78 pages, Second Reader: Pui-hang Wong
Wanyoike, R. (2015). A qualitative comparative analysis of the regional conditions required to promote private sector investment in public private partnerships in the energy sector in Kenya, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU- MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 88 pages, Second Reader: René Kemp
2014
Martinova, S. (2014). Comparative Analysis of Renewable Energy Technologies Development in South Africa and Kenya through System Innovation Approach: Exploring Political, Economic and Institutional Dimensions, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 54 pages, Second Reader: Tobias Broich
Watkins J. (2014). How has the evolution of Renewable Energy policies impacted investment practices in Norway, Germany and the UK, and are current policies suitable and sustainable for continued Renewable Energy deployment? Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Supervisor: David van Slyke
Sulake K. (2014). The achievement of Europe 2020 strategy and energy transformation towards smart grid: A system of innovation perspective, Master Thesis, MSc. Public Policy and Human Development, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG. Supervisor: Thomas Ziesemer
Marinova Y. (2014). Comparative analysis of China and US`s in nanotechnology and green technology. What is the “dragon” doing to catch up to the world leader, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Supervisor: Tobias Broich
Wunsch, C. (2014). Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies in Uganda An empirical investigation of renewable energy technology diffusion, constraints, and prospects in Uganda’s Central Region, Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 71 pages. Second Reader: René Kemp
2013
Tasker, A. (2013). Social Perspectives on Electric Utility Transformation in Massachusetts, USA: A Q- Methodological Study. Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 98 pages, Second Reader: René Kemp
2012
Hoeltke J. (2012). The European Union’s Energy Policy – A Challenge to Govern a Complex Transition to Sustainable Energy. Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 110 pages, Second Reader: René Kemp
Teeke T. (2012). Beyond Fukushima : a comparative analysis of Chinese and German nuclear-energy policy in a post-Fukushima world .Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Second Reader: Serdar Turkeli
Fisser A. (2012). The Feasibility of Implementing Different Renewable Energy Sources for Companies in Germany. Unpublished master’s thesis, UNU-MERIT/MGSoG Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Supervisor: Thomas Ziesemer
