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Social work with orphans in Vladikavkaz, Russia
(Master thesis, 2018)The modernization of Russian society at the turn of the XX-XX1 centuries gave rise to a complex set of social problems, the most painful among which were the problems of social insecurity and mass child neglect. It is ... -
Social-ecological resilience of Gazi Bay and Vanga mangrove systems, Kenya
(Master thesis, 2017)Mangrove forests are important, yet sensitive and highly threatened coastal ecosystems that require careful management and utilization. This study assesses, compares and contrasts social and ecological resilience of two ... -
Social-ecological resilience of mangroves and coastal households in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2017)This study compared two Social-Ecological Systems (SES) of mangroves and adjacent households, Sathurukondan and Nasivanthivu in Batticaloa District, with varied degrees of mangrove dependence, and different disturbance ... -
Socio-ecological impacts of the TAZAMA pipeline in protected and in non-protected areas in Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2019)This study conducted along TAZAMA pipeline route covering sampling areas on protected and non-protected in Tanzania. The use of mixed research method involving a household survey, focused group discussion, interview, ... -
Socio-economic impacts of the Kenya agricultural carbon project on farmers' livelihoods in Bungoma County, Western Kenya
(Master thesis, 2016-03-07)Agricultural carbon sequestration projects have been embraced in the recent past seeking to demonstrate how agricultural carbon finance may function to reduce emissions and at the same time generate improved local livelihoods. ... -
Socio-economic opportunities and implications of cut flower Industries in Ethiopia : the case of flower farms in the Rift Valley and Sebeta
(Master thesis, 2014-09-18)Rose flower production and export has emerged as major foreign exchange earner and source of employment in Ethiopia. This young and fast growing industry gave rise to social and economic concerns which were also part of ... -
Socio-spatiality : intended by designers, realised by users : the case of shared space
(PhD Thesis;2017:27, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Urban design contributes significantly to the production of public urban space. Socio-spatiality, the dialectic relationship between the social and the spatial, sits at the heart of the field and at the heart of this thesis. ... -
Sociodemographic differences in WASH-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among school children in rural India
(Master thesis, 2022)Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of mortality for children under five in low- and middleincome countries (Ashbolt, 2004; Fewtrell et al., 2005). Diarrhea is possible to prevent with access to clean water, soap, adequate ... -
Sociotechnical Imaginaries in an Environment Impacted by a Wind Power Plant in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)Øyfjellet Wind Plant in Nordland was built as part of a push toward green energy by the government of Norway. Its construction in a previously untouched area of land used by Sami reindeer herders has resulted in resistance ... -
Soil conservation in Tigray, Ethiopia
(Noragric Report;5, Report, 2002-02)Land degradation is a major cause of poverty in rural areas of developing countries. In many areas, farming populations have experienced a decline in real income due to demographic, economic, social, and ... -
Solar cookers - a step towards sustainable development : an analysis of the impact of solar cooking practices in Ajmer District, India
(Master thesis, 2015-08-10)This study aims to investigate the added value of solar cookers beyond energy by analyzing the implementation of solar cookers in Ajmer District, India. Furthermore the thesis seeks to evaluate the potential solar cooking ... -
Solar energy and sustainable adaptation to climate variability and change : a case study from Ikisaya, Kenya
(Master thesis, 2013-08-13)This thesis investigates if local supply of solar energy can contribute to sustainable adaptation to climate variability and change, by examining the case of a decentralized solar energy centre in the remote, rural village ... -
Solar Energy in Mozambique: Displacement, Compensation, and Justice
(Master thesis, 2023)This dissertation discusses the complexities and concerns surrounding green investments, particularly how they can inadvertently lead to the displacement of vulnerable populations, exacerbating issues of poverty and ... -
Solar PV electricity's progress, pitfalls and potential : how the Lingeka-Nyanza solar project is transforming the lives of the energy poor in rural Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2016-04-04)Energy poverty in the rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the main barriers that hinder development. In Tanzania there have been numerous efforts to enable the rural poor access clean and modern sources of energy ... -
Somalia : instability, conflict, and federalism
(Master thesis, 2016-08-23)This study examines genesis of the Somali instability and causes of the protracted conflicts in the country. It also explores the compatibilty of clan and state in Somalia. In the proposed federalism state of the country ... -
Somaliland diaspora : contribution to development
(Master thesis, 2015-02-25)This study focuses on the diaspora contribution to the development of Somaliland. In detail three types of remittances are examined as well as Hawala operators particularly the strategies behind employment and taxation ... -
“Something that the NGOs do”? Notes on participation and governance in the environment and development policy field
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Somewhere between small and middle : Norway in status transition
(Master thesis, 2015-08-13)Norway's status is puzzling. Traditionally, Norway has been conceived of as a small power with limited foreign policy alternatives at its disposal due to the constraints of the international system. However, Norway's ... -
Sondringen mellom tinglige og obligatoriske rettigheter med vekt på fast eiendom
(Master thesis, 2017)Temaet for denne juridiske avhandlingen er sondringen mellom tinglige og obligatoriske rettigheter, med vekt på fast eiendom. At en rett er tinglig vil si at retten følger eiendommen, og at den normalt kan gjøres gjeldende ...