This thesis is a part of BEESPOKE, an international initiative to reverse the decline of wild pollinators and create more resilient agroecosystems by providing expertise, tools and financial knowledge to land managers and policy makers. The severe decline of pollinators and other beneficial insects is …

Amphibians, and in particular anurans, are amongst the most endangered species on earth. Comparing the physiology between urban and rural anurans provides key information on the effect of urbanization on anurans. In turn, this information can help with preservation and conservation of the species as …

This research aimed high since the beginning. The development of it has had unfortunate circumstances and very difficult moments where it was believed lost the direction of this investigation. After many attempts, and the help of Promperu by providing information and insights i was able to carry on with …

This research examines how Yoni can raise awareness by using an Instagram strategy. Yoni is a Dutch brand, which sells feminine hygiene products that are safe for the female organ and sustainable for the environment. This brand’s mission is to raise awareness about the dangers of regular feminine hygiene …

In order to reduce social issues, the social audit was introduced, along with social audit methodologies. However, the effect of the social audit, or the social audit methodology, is still unknown, because evaluation methods with clear variables are not present. The objective of this research was to …

The German market for equine eye care products is small, but there is a high need and a willingness to pay for specific care products among equestrians. This analysis of the general trends, distribution channels, product types, packaging, active substances, claims and prices provides a guide for future …

This research aimed to find out how the Netherlands and the UAE can collaborate on seaweed production by using the Dubai Expo to bring both parties together. Seaweed brings a green solution towards the Food Security index pressures felt in the UAE now. These pressures are; water availability, oceans …

The main objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of contract farming in improving smallholder maize seed multipliers income so that the improvement strategies can be established. The study was carried out at the beginning of the implementation of the new seeds supply system. The research …

The southern highlands regions of Tanzania form the important potato growing part of the country. Several initiatives have been and they are still being established to develop the sub-sector, CD-PIT being part of them. Productivity is the key challenge that farmers face which is articulated with their …

Shea tree fruits is first processed as shea kernels for sale or further processed into butter. The butter has been used over time in food, cosmetic and industrial purposes. Processing shea as an individual usually comes with a risk of poor sales at the market due to inefficiencies. To avert this and …