Master's theses in Global Development and Planning: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Moderating the Effects of Corruption on Community Development through Transparent Governance : A Case Study of Nando and Aguleri Community in Anambra State Nigeria
(Master thesis, 2018)This study investigates public perception of corruption and its effects on the development of Nando and Aguleri community in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State Nigeria. The main aim has been to understand ... -
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 ... -
State fragility and Food security : Assessing the Impacts of Armed Conflict on Rural Food Security in Central Equatoria Region of South Sudan
(Master thesis, 2018)The primary thesis of this paper is to look at the impacts of armed conflict on rural food security in the Central Equatoria region of South Sudan. In the past 5 years since the outbreak of the conflict, South Sudan has ... -
The contribution of female entrepreneurs to socio-economic development : Study of the role of female Entrepreneurs in social and economic development in Badalkumbura Division in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2018)Entrepreneurship has a leading role in socio- economic development worldwide. It has usually been considered as a male dominated activity. However, many recent studies emphasize how significant the contribution of women ... -
Social and economic consequences of natural hazards : The case of the Lapindo Mudflow in Indonesia
(Master thesis, 2018)In the end of May 2006, a quite special volcano erupted in the Sidoarjo regency on East Java, namely the Lapindo mudflow. The consist of hot mud, gases and water at about 100 degrees Celsius. In 2008, the mudflow covered ... -
Konflikthåndtering i lokale planprosesser : En kvalitativ casestudie av planprosessen Kongsgård/Vige i Kristiansand kommune
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Studentmobilitet i høyere utdanning : Muligheten som fostrer ambisjoner og endrer selvforståelse
(Master thesis, 2018)The background for this paper is to identity how foreign exchange affects future prospects for students. In higher education today, studies, exchange, internships and field courses abroad is a possibility for many students, ... -
Community-Based Organisations’ Role in Refugee Integration : A Case Study in Kristiansand, Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Refugees is one of the major concentration of the world without considering the borders or economic level of the country. Recently, Europe also has received large number of refugees. Norway has also received many refugees ... -
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 ... -
THE IMPACT OF KARAMOJONG – ITESO ETHNIC CONFLICT ON HOUSEHOLD RELATIONSHIPS AND GENDER ROLES IN KATAKWI DISTRICT, UGANDA
(Master thesis, 2017)This study analyzed the direct and indirect impacts of the ethnic conflict between the Karamojong and Iteso ethnic groups in North Eastern Uganda on household livelihoods and the ways in which households respond to and ... -
Socio-economic impact of foreign remittances on households : a case study of Rawalpindi, Pakistan
(Master thesis, 2017)The current study explores the socio-economic impact of foreign remittances on households. The main objectives of the study were to explore that how remittances have affected the recipient households and also that in what ... -
Exploring the role of CBOs in the social integration of refugees : Case study in Kristiansand, Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)The arrival of refugees to European countries have increased with the conflicts around the world. However, the influx of more migrants in search of safety, better lives and work in the developed world continues to create ... -
“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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Social Staratification, Employment and Empowerment among indigenous women in Bangladesh : A study of the Tea Labor Community, Sylhet
(Master thesis, 2017)Konfidensiell til / confidential until 01-07-2022