eprintid: 3915
rev_number: 4
eprint_status: archive
userid: 1
dir: disk0/00/00/39/15
datestamp: 2022-07-26 08:34:59
lastmod: 2022-07-26 08:34:59
status_changed: 2022-07-26 08:34:59
type: thesis
metadata_visibility: show
sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Dijkstra, Daniël
creators_id: S3215695
creators_email: d.dijkstra.10@student.rug.nl
title: Sustainable development through bottom-up initiatives
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: Bottom-up initiatives can be found in every part of society. These initiatives try to find a way to
implement a unique way of functioning on their own account often formed out of discontent
with existing structures. The urgency of sustainable development is present in every part of
society and these initiatives can be drivers of large scale innovation. This thesis focuses on one
community initiative based in the province of Groningen. To establish how community
initiatives are enabled or restrained through governmental policies a qualitative research has
been executed. Data has been utilized to answer the research questions. Current policies provide
a vision for an increase of shared responsibility. However, community initiatives are included in
negotiations after a framework is set. This results in missed opportunities of innovative
developments created by community initiatives. A future vision on climate adaptation is
currently in development and this provides an opportunity to apply a bottom-linked approach.
date: 2022
pages: 36
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Leitheiser, S.R.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Basiseenheid Planologie
tutors_email: S.R.Leitheiser@rug.nl
security: public
keywords_local: Bottom-linked governance
keywords_local: Social Capital
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2022-07-22
citation:   Dijkstra, Daniël  (2022) Sustainable development through bottom-up initiatives.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3915/1/full_BScthesis_Daniel_Resit.pdf