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Has income generating activities and social mobilization among rural women led to greater economic independence, development, and improved status? : a case study of a local NGO (TEWPA) in post conflict situation in north-east Uganda
(Master thesis, 2010)This has been an effort to show if there indeed is anything to gain in engaging in incomegenerating activities (IGA). The study takes us to North-Eastern Uganda in the Sub-Region of Teso where a women’s group was founded ... -
Haydom Lutheran Hospital: a sustainable health-providing organization or a "white elephant"? : as an Xtrata CSR objective, what best practices does HLH have that can be transferred to other areas in Tanzania?
(Master thesis, 2011)This paper provides an analysis of the sustainability of Haydom Lutheran Hospital (HLH) in Tanzania. Moreover, it discusses the local community’s dependency on the hospital. A smaller second part of the paper looks at ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
How do foreing companies understand and practice Corporate Social Responsibility in Mozambique? : a comparative study of three business activities and their approach to CSR
(Master thesis, 2010)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which is a set of standards to which a company subscribes in order to make its impact on society is believed to have potential to contribute to sustainable development and poverty ... -
How does the conflict influence the development and the situation of women in Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka?
(Master thesis, 2009)In thirty years period conflict became as main actor in Sri Lankan socio economic and political back grounds. As the consequences of the conflict, Sri Lankan mainstreams had harmful damages. These damages directly affected ... -
Human development in spaces of group boundaries : social and spatial borders between muslims and christians and their effects on the human development in Jos, Nigeria
(Master thesis, 2012)This thesis examines the social and spatial group boundaries between Muslims and Christians in Jos, Nigeria. Field work was carried out from October to December 2011. A qualitative research methodology based on semi-structured ... -
ICTs and development: assessing internet and mobile phone use among the urban poor in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(Master thesis, 2012)This study set out to understand and assess internet and mobile phone uses among the urban poor in Kawempe division in Kampala district, Uganda. As the internet and mobile phones are rapidly diffusing through communities ... -
Imaginary Numbers of Climate Change Migrants?
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The impact of natural disasters on development : an assessment of the role and functions of the national disaster management organization (NADMO): a case study of the Nawuni and Buipe communities, northern region of Ghana
(Master thesis, 2011)The objective of this thesis is to examine the impact of natural disasters on development through a study of the role and functions of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in Ghana. Such a study has become ... -
The importance of community participation in ongoing construction of primary schools: Morogoro, Tanzania : a case of Mlali and Mzumbe Wards
(Master thesis, 2010)The purpose of this study was to examine the importance of community participation in on going construction of primary schools. A case study of Mzumbe and Mlali wards in Mvomero District. The study was guided by the four ... -
Increased Vascularity in Cervicovaginal Mucosa with Schistosoma haematobium Infection
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Schistosomiasis is a fresh water parasite infection that affects millions of people, especially in Africa. Recent knowledge about the genital manifestations of schistosomiasis; especially its possible association with human ... -
Indigenous livelihood and wellbeing : the consequence of ecosystem degradation in indigenous territories. A case study of the Guaraní of the Tarija region, Bolivia
(Master thesis, 2012)Economic development is prevailing over safeguarding environment and social capital in many developing countries today. Natural resource extraction and poor conservational measures are causing widespread ecosystem degradation. ... -
Investigating the relationship between poverty and disease : the case of Guinea Worm in the Savelugu-Nanton district of the northern region of Ghana
(Master thesis, 2010)The relationship between poverty and disease is complex and is often difficult to explore. The situation is exacerbated when investigating different aspects of this relationship and including concepts such as sustainable ... -
Is quality education a livelihood strategy? : the relevance of secondary school education in Kisoro district, southwestern Uganda
(Master thesis, 2011)This research addresses the secondary school education‘s impact on people‘s livelihood strategies in Kisoro district, south-western Uganda. Currently, approximately 80 percent of households in the district use agricultural ... -
Is self help the best help? : comparing donor funded and locally funded (self help) development projects in view of sustainable development. A compararative study from Uganda
(Master thesis, 2010)Persistent poverty in low developed countries is a concern which has drawn a number of external efforts, the most recent being the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The paradox has and still is that while aid has been ... -
Kandyan forest gardens(KFG's) for sustainable development
(Master thesis, 2013)The Kandyan Forest Gardens (KFGs) Has been a basis for not only the stable agricultural livelihood of the community living in Tropical hills of Sri Lanka but also for the maintenance of biodiversity and equilibrium of the ... -
Listening to people: local perspectives on mining child labour and community development in Cerro Rico - Bolivia
(Master thesis, 2012)This study explores community development from below in Cerro Rico mining community taking child labour as a start point for analysis. The investigation aims to generate knowledge about the potential of the community to ... -
Livelihood Strategies in a Context of Chronic Conflict - The Case of Kapelebyong Sub-County, Eastern Uganda
(Master thesis, 2007)The livelihoods of people in Kapelebyong Sub-County in Eastern Uganda have been severely affected by insecurity during the last 27 years. This thesis assesses the livelihood strategies currently employed by Internally ... -
Local Livelihoods and the Bujagali Hydro-Power Dam, Uganda
(Master thesis, 2007)Previous experience with dams shows that the local population carry a high proportion of the burden related to such projects. This paper intends to investigate the risks of impoverishment among the project-affected people ...