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The role of ICT in community rural development : the case of Buwama multi-media community centre Mpigi district, Uganda
(Master thesis, 2010)The study explored the role of ICT in community rural development with a critical look at how the project is meeting community needs. Much focus analysed people’s perception of the project, impact of the project to rural ... -
The Role of Microfinance in the Empowerment of Women - An Example of Sinapi Aba Trust, Offinso Branch-Ghana
(Master thesis, 2007)Disempowerment among women due to certain cultural practices has been one of the main barriers to development in developing countries. It is a problem that developing countries governments cannot solve alone because of ... -
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and sustainable development : the case of Makonde wood carvers in Mwenge, Dar-es-Salam Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2009)In recent years we have seen an increase in demand for the wood carvings products especially those made using ‘Mpingo’ tree. The industry has also been a source of employment to the majority of Makonde people and non-Makonde ... -
The social and environmental impacts of mining activitieson indigenious communities : the case of Newmont Gold (Gh) limited (Kenyasi) in Ghana
(Master thesis, 2010)The study explores and assesses mining and its impacts on communities within which mining activities takes place. The focus has been on a mining community in Ghana called Kenyasi where mining is vigorously carried out ... -
Social capital and rural producer organisations : an assessment of the relevancy of social capital in the functioning of rural producers organizations in Bolivia
(Master thesis, 2013)This thesis examines the relevancy of social capital in the functioning of Rural Producer Organisations (RPOs). RPOs are made up of farmers that want to improve their economic situation by facilitating access to the market ... -
Social movements: development actors in Bolivia? : a case study of how "Cocaleros" movements perceive their role in Bolivian development processes
(Master thesis, 2010)In the last decades the Bolivian social movements started gaining force and raising their voices against the injustices and the inefficiency of the governments to give solution to their problems. During the last 20 years ... -
Socio-economic impacts of Corporate Social Responsibilitypractices in Sri Lankan domestic manufacturing companies : (with reference to Harischandra Mills PLC, Matara, Sri Lanka)
(Master thesis, 2010)The purpose of this study is to explore the socio-economic impacts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices in Sri Lankan manufacturing companies. The thesis sets out to seek how CSR activities can obtain ... -
State as a development actor : evidence from case study of Gemidiriya community development and livelihood improvement project of Matara district, in Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2011)This thesis about the state as a development actor drawing: - evidence from a case study of the Gamidiriya Community Development and Livelihood Improvement project of Matara district in Sri Lanka. The objective of this ... -
Sustainable development in the making : assessing the changing role of agriculture in the transition from subsistence to commercial production. A case of Nakisunga Sub-County, Uganda
(Master thesis, 2011)Sustainable development has become a catch phrase in almost all global development agendas. With more than 60% of Africa’s active labour force earning a livelihood in the agricultural sector (World Bank 2011; UNEP 2007), ... -
Sustainable development since the 2004 tsunami : a glimse into the fisheries of Hambantota district, Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2013)Fish is an important source of protein for many of the world’s population. For fish resources to be renewable marine aquatic ecosystems must be protected. This view is not held by all of those directly involved in fisheries. ... -
The causes of and impact from deforestation on local level sustainable forest management in Ghana : a survey of Dwease and Praaso communities in the Ashanti region
(Master thesis, 2013)The objective of this study has been to examine the causes of and the impact from deforestation and inquire into the conditions for local level sustainable forest management in Ghana. This has become necessary in the light ... -
The effectiveness of microcredit programmes on alleviating poverty and empowering women in Cairo, Egypt
(Master thesis, 2012)The ability of microfinance and microcredit programmes to alleviate poverty and fuel development is often debated and questioned. This study aims to contribute to this literature by investigating the impact of microcredit ... -
The effects of foreign direct investment on the Ugandan economy : a case study of the impact of foreign direct investment in Uganda with an emphasis on employment
(Master thesis, 2011)Many developing economies have endeavored to encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in a bid to facilitate economic growth. Uganda has remained ahead of several other African economies in offering incentives and creating ... -
The impacts of urbanization on the agricultural land use : a case study of Kawempe division, Kampala Uganda
(Master thesis, 2011)This study aimed to assess the impact of urbanization on agricultural land use in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. To this end, h e exiting land use patterns, l a n d use practices and factors for urbanization were ... -
The possibility for developing a sustainable strategy to solve the conflict between local people and elephants in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2012)The emphasis on fostering state-community synergy for improving human well-being and sustainable development has been recognized in development circles and especially in Third World countries. This recognition is apparent ... -
The Roma people : the effects of discrimination on living standards, a case study of Kristiansand, Norway
(Master thesis, 2013)The Roma people are one of the largest minority groups in Europe and also the least integrated one. Due to discrimination and exclusion in their home countries, many Roma choose to migrate to countries such as Norway to ... -
The saga of the returnee: exploring the implication of involuntary return migration, for development. A case study of the reintegration process for ghanaian migrant workers from Libya
(Master thesis, 2012)This thesis presents findings from a study that investigated the reintegration experiences of the returned Ghanaian migrants from Libya. The study, which was conducted in four communities employed qualitative methods to ... -
The Significance of women's participation in community forest sustainable management : a case study of Shikharpur community forest, Hokse VDC-3. Kavre district, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2012)Community forest programmes are prioritized in the Nepal government forestry sector. This program was started in Nepal during the late 1970s. The main objective of this program is to ensure local people’s participation ... -
The voices of the invisible girls : reintegration of former female child soldiers in Burundi
(Master thesis, 2013)Child soldiers are used in armed groups and forces around the word. Children as young as seven years of age have been reported to actively participate in armed conflict. The phenomenon of child soldiering has become ... -
Transition from subsistence to monetary economy- a counterdiscourse to mainstream development strategies : case study from Samburu distict, Kenya
(Master thesis, 2009)The present thesis is a case study with aim of performing an investigation of the process unfolding from the subsistence to a monetary economy. It is juxtaposed to counter mainstream development strategies amongst the ...