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A case study of a Village Saving and Loan Association and its relation to poverty reduction among rural households in Kyabakara, Uganda
(Master thesis, 2015)Village Savings and Loan Association, (VSLA) is a microcredit financial service program which was launched in 1991 by CARE International. Today, the methodology has appealed to most rural poor populations and Sub Saharan ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Norwegian Climate Discourse in Light of Global Fast Policies : A discourse analysis of Norwegian climate policy (1995-2018) and critical discussion regarding the implications of discourses and the fast policy condition for national climate policy development
(Master thesis, 2018)The climate change problem has been given increasing attention over the last few decades spurring a variety of policy approaches worldwide. The reports from the international panel on climate change (IPCC) have brought the ... -
A PEACEFUL NATION AMONG WARRIORS: FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE PEACE AND SECURITY OF GHANA OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES.
(Master thesis, 2022)Abstract Ghana has enjoyed a relatively peaceful atmosphere since the turn of the republic. While other nations across the immediate borders of the country have experienced high levels of ethnic and political wars, the ... -
Academic freedom and knowledge-based decisions amid a crisis Insights from Norway during the Covid-19 lockdown
(Master thesis, 2022)When the world was hit by the pandemic Covid-19, The Norwegian government opted for a national lockdown in March 2020. Press conferences were held, and central authorities spoke to the country with a focus on togetherness ... -
Addressing Youth Unemployment and Poverty through Social Investment Programme in Nigeria (A Case Study of Nigeria’s Social Investment Programme)
(Master thesis, 2020)This study aimat evaluating the impact and effectiveness of Nigeria’s Social Investment Programme tagged N-Power, designed and targeted at addressing youth unemployment and poverty. The population of the ... -
Alternatives to the present global development pattern : ecovillages – a model for sustainable living?
(Master thesis, 2016)The current way of development is exhausting the planets limitations, the continues increase in consumption are degrading the nature that is relied on for human existence. Thus, it is necessary to define an alternative way ... -
An analysis of women’s empowerment through microfinance in Flores, Indonesia
(Master thesis, 2015)The potential of microfinance in poverty alleviation has long been recognized by development practitioners and academicians. However, many scholars are critical about the effectiveness of microcredit programs in women‟s ... -
An Ethnographic Exploration of Southern Norwegian Second-Hand Cultures
(Master thesis, 2019)n this era of online shops and big retail shops, second-hand markets still exist in many places, including in Norway. Second-hand markets in this thesis consist of flea markets and second-hand shops. Flea ... -
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HIGH YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND INCREASED MIGRATION TO THE GULF REGION: THE EXPERIENCES OF KENYAN WORKERS
(Master thesis, 2023). This study sought to investigate the connection between youth unemployment in Kenya and increased migration to the Gulf region. Specifically, it examined the motivations for migration, the role of economic independence ... -
An Investigation into the effectiveness of climate-related policies on disaster preparedness and response in Zimbabwe. The Case of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani District.
(Master thesis, 2023)This study investigates the efficacy of climate-related policies on disaster preparedness and response in Zimbabwe, concentrating specifically on the Chimanimani District during Cyclone Idai. This study is philosophically ... -
An investigation of reliability of corporate environmental reporting and its impact on environmental sustainability: an evidence from Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2013)Corporate Environmental Reporting (CER) has gained significant attention including government policy makers, researchers and business organizations. Several decision makers try to achieve sustainable development and place ... -
Are Immigrant Workers Discriminated? An Empirical Study with Special Reference to the Hospitality Industry of Kristiansand, Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)The topics about immigrants in media, and academia are not rare anymore due to the rise of immigrants in the global north at an exponential rate. However, despite the extensive number of studies on such topics, the clustering ... -
Assessing the transition to solar electrical energy in Ghana: A Multi-Level Perspective on the drivers and barriers towards the transition.
(Master thesis, 2022)Globally, the demand for energy is on the rise. Several studies indicate that this is mainly due to the drive for development and industrialisation, and population growth. Currently, the population of the world is around ... -
Back to the Future? : Planning for uncertainty. A call for bridging the security and development communities
(Master thesis, 2020)We currently see a foreign policy environment that is becoming more complex and volatile. Cyber is now established as a frequently used tool in foreign policy. Its disruptive qualities are concerning in terms of its ... -
Bandwagon of Development: Exploring the Impact of Celebrity Aid Initiative in Development Context in Somaliland.
(Master thesis, 2023)Over the past decades, there has been a frontier open up in international development with the entrance of pop-up actors or new actors such as celebrity aid initiatives. Celebrities have been constantly involved in ... -
Beyond Forced Migration: Refugees’ everyday lives and their state of wellbeing : The Case of Rhino Camp Settlement, Uganda
(Master thesis, 2018)South Sudan has been experiencing conflict since December 2013 and such an experience has led to an upsurge of forced migration in the East African region. Over four million South Sudanese have fled their homes and with ... -
Blågrønne strukturer - Et virkemiddel for bærekraftig by- og boligutvikling
(Master thesis, 2021)Purpose: The expected increase in precipitation puts greater pressure on how cities should handle surface water. Furthermore, increased population growth, urbanization and densification entail challenges in creating and ... -
Building Resilient Communities through Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction Programmes A Case study of CARE Haiti’s operation in Carrefour District
(Master thesis, 2015)The connections between natural hazards, natural disasters and human vulnerabilities have become common features of disaster risk reduction (DRR) programmes since the adoption of The Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) ... -
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 ... -
Bærekraftig utvikling i Bømlo kommune : En casestudie om utfordringer kommunen har i planleggingsprosessen
(Master thesis, 2020)This paper highlights how the municipality of Bømlo, plans for sustainable development and what challenges they meet in the planning process. With knowledge from theories of planning and empirical data gathered by qualitative ...