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Community participation as a tool for development: local community´s participation in primary education development inMorogoro, Tanzania : a case of Kilakala and Mindu primary schools
(Master thesis, 2010)The concepts of community participation and development become crucial topic in attaining sustainable development. Development by itself it deals with human development, therefore, the participation of the people in their ... -
Non-formal education as a means to poverty reduction and community development? : a comparative study of adult literacy in four communitiesin the Ho municipality, Ghana
(Master thesis, 2010)This research work examines the impacts of the literacy programme on the improvement of literacy, education, reduction of poverty and community development, especially in the rural and poor communities. The work sets out ... -
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 ... -
The effects of poverty on child health in relation to thesocioeconomic status of mothers : a case study of Nakawe divison, Kampala district, Uganda
(Master thesis, 2010)This study has its basis on the Millennium Development Goal 4 that has to do with reduction of the under five mortality rate by two thirds between 1990 and 2015 (United Nations 2009; 24). Children from developing countries ... -
The effect of firm´s growth dynamism on the income of their employees : a case study of medium and large-scale manufacturing enterprises in Tigray, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2010)The paper investigates firms’ growth status, firms’ growth factors, employees’ salary levels, and employees’ salary growth factors in medium and large manufacturing firms in Tigray, Ethiopia. The results indicate that ... -
Reducing poverty through REDD+? : a study of preconditions for implementing REDD+ in Manokwari Utara, Indonesia.
(Master thesis, 2011)This paper discusses a variety of prerequisites that are needed to reduce poverty through implementation of REDD+. Indonesia has the third largest tropical forest in the world, and is among the highest on deforestation ... -
The role of community based knowledge and local structures in disaster management : a case study of landslide occurrences in Nametsi Parish of Bukalasi Sub County in Bududa district, eastern Uganda
(Master thesis, 2011)All over the world, disasters are known to destroy developments which have taken years to be achieved in just a few hours or even minutes. Evidence in this study and in the literature investigated suggests that both developed ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The “I” between G and C: E-Government intermediaries in developing countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)While there has been a rapid growth in e-Government initiatives in developing countries, whether it has led to providing effective government services to the citizens has remained a question of concern. Evidence suggests ... -
Climate change impacts and adaptations among ethiopian farmers : case studies of Hagere Selam, Tigray, and Kofele, Oromia
(Master thesis, 2011)This thesis‟ empirical investigation is based on case studies from two places in Ethiopia; Hagere Selam in Degua Tembien sub-district in Tigray Region, and Kofele in Kofele sub-district in Oromia Region. The overall topic ... -
The effects of foreign direct investment on the Ugandan economy : a case study of the impact of foreign direct investment in Uganda with an emphasis on employment
(Master thesis, 2011)Many developing economies have endeavored to encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in a bid to facilitate economic growth. Uganda has remained ahead of several other African economies in offering incentives and creating ... -
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 ... -
Agriculture in sustainable rural development : effects of the growth and poverty reduction strategy 11 (GRPS 11) on livelihoods and coping strategies of smallholder farming households: context of the Ejisu-Juaben municipality in the Ashanti region of Ghana
(Master thesis, 2011)The Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) approach championed by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund lies at the centre of development assistance, debt relief, and development planning in many developing ... -
Education and development : the case of the Colegio Diego Thomson in Arequipa, Peru
(Master thesis, 2011)This study explores the connection between management, education, and development. It is a case study focusing on the Colegio Diego Thomson (CDT), which is a school offering kindergarten, primary, and secondary education ... -
Participatory resource management and development in developing countries: " do the attributes of the organizing committee for local participation matter"? : evidence from the Bunyoro Kitara Diocese tree planting project, Uganda
(Master thesis, 2011)In the past few decades, local community participation has been viewed as one of the major ways through which sustainable resource management can be attained. Communities have been encouraged to take part in resource ... -
Water supply and sanitation : development impacts of poor accessibility of potable water supply and basic sanitation in rural Ethiopia: a case studyof Soddo District
(Master thesis, 2011)It is well known that water is a natural resource without which all living things cannot exist. It is a natural requirement for all living things to have access to water if they have to be alive. It seems so why the 70 ... -
Antiretroviral treatment reverses HIV-associated anemia in rural Tanzania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)BACKGROUND:HIV-associated anemia is common and associated with poor prognosis. However, its response to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in rural Africa is poorly understood.METHODS:HIV-infected adults ([greater than or equal ... -
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 role of education for rural development : the case of selected Haydom Lutheran Hospital`s educational activities in Mbulu district, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2011)This study explores the role that education and training programs initiated and/supported by Haydom Lutheran Hospital play to the development of the rural community. The study have identified some education and training ...