Centre for Development Studies
Recent Submissions
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Sustainable rural development and rural energy communities in a post-Brexit UK
(Chapter, 2022)Rural areas have become increasingly important for sustainable energy transition, mainly as a resource for the production of renewable energy. However, rural areas do not merely provide the land for harnessing renewable ... -
Low awareness and common misconceptions about schistosomiasis in endemic lowland areas in Western Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study
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Family and non-family businesses in Iran : Coupling among innovation, internationalization and growth-expectation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Gallo and Sveen, in 1991, specified problems of whether family businesses can take advantage of factors facilitating internationalization. We compare family and non-family businesses in innovation, export, and growth-expectation, ... -
Small business and entrepreneurship in Africa : the nexus of entrepreneurial ecosystems and productive entrepreneurship
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The impact of entrepreneurship and small business activities in Africa has habitually been lower and receives less attention in research. This study aims at investigating the mediation role of innovations on the relationship ... -
The cost of a school based mass treatment of schistosomiasis in Ugu District, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa in 2012
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020) -
Imaginary Numbers of Climate Change Migrants?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019) -
Corruption in international business : A review and research agenda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019) -
Post-disaster mental health and psychosocial support in the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019) -
Between striated and smooth space: Exploring the topology of transnational student mobility
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)In this paper, we raise a question regarding how transnational students develop their spaces as mobile, temporary, and at times stable and territorially fixed. We argue that approaching transnational student migration and ... -
Schistosoma haematobium Infection and CD4+ T-cell levels: A cross-sectional study of young South African women
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How are ICTs used as tools in raising public awareness, and what makes them effective : a case study of the work of ODPEM in Kingston, Jamaica
(Master thesis, 2013)The last couple of decades the world has seen an incredible development within the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Not only has the number and quality of ICTs incr ... -
From isolation to integration : a case study of the Akha hill tribe people in the Chiang Rai province of Northern Thailand, with a special focus on religious aspects
(Master thesis, 2013)Many societies are today challenged because of migratory movements. Diversity of cultural, social and religious traditions may create conflicts of interests and authorities are forced to develop comprehensive integration ... -
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. ... -
Promoting private-public synergies for managing flooding in Kampala city : a case stydy of Bwaise, Parish III, Kampele division
(Master thesis, 2013)Many cities in the world, particularly those in Africa are faced with growing problems associated with flooding. Increased rain frequency and intensity alongside other factors such as settlement in flood plains, poor waste ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
How cooperation between international NGOs and local youth associations influence civil society in Malawi : a case study of Plan Malawi's partnerships with youth organizations and networks
(Master thesis, 2013)There is a significant focus within development aid on the importance of civil society for democracy and development, and resources are channelled towards INGOs with the aim of them contributing to “strengthening” local ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the impacts of refugee camps on host communities : a case study of Kakuma host comunity in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2013)The thesis explores how the establishment of a refugee camp has impacted the hosting community of Kakuma and its inhabitants. More specific how the camp establishment has impacted hosts household viability and how they ...
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