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The role of the voluntary sector for the integration of immigrant women : a case study of the Volunteer Central in Vennesla, Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis explores the role of the Volunteer Central in integration work of immigrant women in Vennesla in Norway, according to subjective experiences of immigrant women and impressions of Norwegian women connected to ... -
“Mega-Sports Events, Gentrification and Social Mobilization in Rio de Janeiro” - Experiences from Metrô Mangueira
(Master thesis, 2017)In order to promote gentrification of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian government and the municipality of Rio de Janeiro have actively used Mega-Sports Events (MSE) in urban planning. Examples are tax cuts and ... -
Rural-urban migrants and urban employment in Ghana : A case study of rural migrants from Northern Region to Kumasi
(Master thesis, 2017)Studies have shown that rural-urban migrants migrate to search for employment opportunities in urban areas. Despite the prominence of this factor, little is known of how rural-urban migrants jostle for employment in the ... -
Do web-based pedagogical tools promote self-regulated learning in university students : a case study of the learning management system at National University of Sciences and Technology in Islamabad, Pakistan
(Master thesis, 2017)Education forms the core of all developmental activities. There exists a strong relationship between education and socio-economic development. However, only the education that prepares individuals which contribute to the ... -
Culture and risk : the role of culture and indigenous knowledge in the interpretation and adaptation to disasters : a case study of landslides in Bududa district, Eastern Uganda
(Master thesis, 2017)This study explores the role culture and indigenous knowledge play in people’s ‘interpretation’ and ‘adaption’ to landslides in Uganda. This study is important because globally, natural hazards are becoming more dangerous ... -
With a desire to help : A case study about Lesvos
(Master thesis, 2017)In 2015 an unexpected flow of refugees and migrants headed into southern Europe. This was the start of one of the biggest humanitarian crisis in recent history affecting Europe. Over two and a half years later, the crisis ... -
Farmer-Herder Conflict in Africa: An Assessment of the Causes and Effects of the Sedentary Farmers-Fulani Herdsmen Conflict : A Case Study of the Agogo Traditional Area, Ashanti Region of Ghana
(Master thesis, 2017)Violent conflicts, particularly farmer-herder conflicts have, for a long time, been a common feature of economic livelihood in West Africa (Bleach, 2004). This thesis explores the causes and the effects of farmer-Fulani ... -
The agency of Andean agrarian NGOs in the relationship with Bolivian state’s political models during the last 20 years (1996-2016)
(Master thesis, 2017)Bolivia changed its state model in 2006 with the entrance of Evo Morales to the presidency. He assumed the presidency representing indigenous, peasant and social movements. The country had a new constitution in 2009 that ... -
The 2015 June 3rd Twin-Disaster in Accra : A Situational Analysis of Ghana’s Disaster Preparedness
(Master thesis, 2017)The Accra Metropolitan area has witnessed a surge in flooding events and has become an annual occurrence leading to the loss of human lives and properties. Despite efforts by NADMO and its international partners at addressing ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Garment Industry : A Cross-case analysis of three Norwegian organizations’ approach to central challenges in improving working conditions for factory workers in developing countries
(Master thesis, 2017)Working conditions for factory workers in the garment sector are often appalling, with extensive use of overtime, unsafe working environments, low presence of unions, union-hostility, weak (or no) contracts, and wages ... -
Bærekraftig forvaltning av landbruksareal
(Master thesis, 2017)Befolkningsvekst i Norge skaper et økt behov for bolig og næringsutbygging rundt tettsteder og byer. Omkring disse tettstedene og byene ligger det produktivt landbruksareal. Dette arealet er viktig å ivareta for Norges ... -
Higher education impact on human development : A case study from Pakistan
(Master thesis, 2017)Higher education is considered as an essential part of the human development process of the country. In this context, the objective of this study is to explore the returns of higher education on human development indicators ... -
Women's participation in local government : a case study of Akatsi South District Assembly of the Volta region of Ghana
(Master thesis, 2017)Decentralization is acknowledged to be one of the most suitable forms of governance that makes room for greater participation of the citizenry for good governance and participatory democracy worldwide. Equitable participation ... -
Identity crisis in the wake of mass migration : A study of identity crisis and acculturation strategies of Hazara diaspora living in Arendal
(Master thesis, 2018)In 2015-16 a record number of migrants applied for asylum in the 28 member states of the European Union, Norway and Switzerland– nearly double the previous high water mark of 1992 after the fall of the Iron Curtain and the ... -
Menneske og maskin : En tekstanalyse av Dagens Næringslivs dekning og digitaliseringens konsekvenser for samfunnsutvikling
(Master thesis, 2018)Title: Human and machine. Dagens Næringsliv’s coverage and the impact of digitization on social development Purpose: To show how humans and machines are portraited in the newspaper coverage and the impact of digitization ... -
Den levende byen : En kritisk diskursanalyse av prosessen om å definere Grimstad som turistby for å kunne holde søndagsåpent
(Master thesis, 2018)During afortnightin May 2017,commercial Sunday opening hours during the summer season were debated in the local newspaper in the small city of Grimstad, Norway. Norway applies a strict policy of closed commercial outlets ... -
The importance of Culture and Context in Disaster Risk Reduction : A Case Study of Women in Batticaloa`s Perceptions on Vulnerability to Natural Disasters and Disaster Risk Reduction efforts
(Master thesis, 2018)The aim of this thesis has been to assess perceptions on vulnerability to natural disasters and disaster risk reduction efforts among women in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka. Batticaloa is one of the poorest districts in ... -
Klimaomstilling: et møte mellom diskurs og planlegging
(Master thesis, 2018)I denne masteroppgaven skal jeg se på hva som er formålet med klimastrategier i Vestfold fylkeskommune, hvordan de har blitt utformet og hvordan de har utarbeidet et konkret prosjekt. Kyotyavtalen, Parisavtalen og nasjonale ...