Department of Global Development and Planning: Recent submissions
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Paramilitaries, parochialism, and peace: The moral foundations and personality traits of SlovenskíBranci
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Paramilitary organizations have increasingly become a cause for concern among policy makers and the media in recent years, in part because the former are often seen as a potential threat to peace (or at least to the status ... -
Citizen Initiatives for Global Solidarity and the Ethics of Participatory Ownership
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 463, Doctoral thesis, 2024)A lack of trust in governments and larger NGOs has increased the appeal of folk engagement in which “ordinary citizens” address global poverty and humanitarian crises by starting their own initiatives and volunteering ... -
Knowledge Transfer
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2023)In modern “knowledge societies” (Stehr 1994), knowledge is increasingly depicted as essential for economic growth and social and political inclusion. Consequentially, training and research facilities such as schools and ... -
Urban Flooding in Informal Settlements: A case study of women in Bwaise III, Kampala and their experiences with urban flooding
(Master thesis, 2024)Rapid urbanisation and population growth are currently shaping the cities in Eastern Africa, bringing up various challenges to the infrastructure and the urban population. These cities are not equipped to handle the growing ... -
The environment and climate change as a primary stakeholder for accommodation suppliers: Stakeholder engagement for Koh Tao and Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study investigates the potential recognition and engagement of the natural envi-ronment as an important factor in strategic investment decisions by accommodationsuppliers in a small island context. The investigation, ... -
Climate Change, Community Action, and Health in the Anglophone Caribbean: A Scoping Review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective: This scoping review investigates the status of research focusing on the nexus of community action, climate change, and health and wellbeing in anglophone Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Methods: ... -
Biopolitics from the Global South: a new generation takes on customary nationalism in eSwatini
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Six long years: exploring resettlement as a durable solution for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Rohingya refugees from Myanmar have been living in Bangladesh since the 1970s. Although some successful negotiations with the Myanmar government resulted in repatriation in the 1970s and 1990s, some refugees remained in ... -
Brought to bring? Perspectives of the childfree phenomena in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)En utforsking av barnfries personlige og samfunnsmessige motiver for deres valg. -
Land Body Ecologies : The London hub
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)This photo essay and accompanying text visualize and represent the work that was based in London, UK of a collective project called Land Body Ecologies (LBE), a global transdisciplinary network exploring the deep ... -
Impact of the Norwegian Language on Job Opportunities for Immigrants from South Asia in Kristiansand, Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)Migration is one of the most common global phenomena. With one of the best welfare systems in Europe and a reputation for being one of the most diligent countries, Norway has seen many immigrants, both professionals and ... -
Impact of the COVID-19 on Labour Market Integration of Immigrant Women from East Africa, in Kristiansand area, Norway.
(Master thesis, 2023)Across the World, in recent years, there has been a significant rise in the number of individuals forced to leave their home countries and seek refuge in other nations due to factors such as persecution, conflict, human ... -
INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH HEARING DIFFICULTIES IN GHANAIAN MAINSTREAM EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
(Master thesis, 2023)Abstract The purpose of the study was to assess the success of inclusive education for children with hearing difficulties in Ghanaian mainstream education. The study was guided by the following three objectives: firstly, ... -
Making the integration process work: The effectiveness of labor integration policies for refugee women in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)Globally, millions of refugees and migrants are crossing borders, seeking to flee social, economic, cultural, and political inequity and violence, and searching for a better life. Migrant and refugee women are considered ... -
Gender, Migration and Global Development - A case study of South Sudanese refugees in Kampala: The impact of forced migration on gender roles and relations within shifting institutions
(Master thesis, 2023)Over the past few decades, Uganda has become a prominent host of people fleeing South Sudan. This thesis explores and discusses how forced migration has impacted the lives of South Sudanese refugees living in Kampala, ... -
Brand hate as an influencing factor on consumer behavior: A Nebraska study.
(Master thesis, 2023)This research analyzes brand hate and consumption in Nebraska, USA, an area known for its agricultural importance. For several reasons, consumption is an issue that is very significant to today's society everywhere. To ... -
Women’s perception of healthcare in Kristiansand
(Master thesis, 2023)This study delves into the intricate web of women's perceptions within the healthcare system in Kristiansand, Norway. This study has a comprehensive literature review that explores international experiences and Scandinavian ... -
Between tinkering and transformation: A contemporary appraisal of climate change adaptation research on the world's islands
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Islands are at the center of discourses on climate change. Yet despite extensive work on diverse island systems in a changing climate, we still lack an understanding of climate change-related responses amongst islands and ... -
Afrika i en global krisetid: Noen utviklingstrekk
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Enabling a just energy transition through solidarity in research
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)A just energy transition is as much about acknowledging and acting on the socio-material needs of marginalised classes and groups as about informing inclusive and deliberative policy-making towards more equitable energy ...