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Winds of Change? The use of landscape in a wind park licencing process.
(Master thesis, 2023)The Norwegian state signed the European Landscape Convention in 2001, 23 years ago, committing itself to integrating a comprehensive view of landscape into its laws, policies, and plans. One would believe the theme of ... -
Winning the battle but losing the war : why the Lomonosov Ridge and Svalbard disputes remain peaceful
(Master thesis, 2021)With the annexation of Crimea, militarization, and opening of resources, the Arctic’s perceived status of exceptionalism is quickly fading. As military and economic cooperation declines, the debate on whether the Arctic ... -
With faith in development : Islamic charity as development in practice : perspectives from Pakistan and the Pakistani diaspora
(PhD Thesis;2017:41, Doctoral thesis, 2017)This thesis explores ideals and practices of Islamic charity and how these relate to notions of development and development aid in Pakistan and the Pakistani diaspora. The study includes a focus on gender and transnational ... -
Women and Islamist motivated violent extremism in Kenya : a feminist perspective
(Master thesis, 2022)As the world takes on a globalized outlook with advancements in technological and innovation realms, violent extremism continues to pose major setbacks to the progression of human race while impacting negatively to efforts ... -
Women and renewable energy : implications of the implementation of biogas on women in rural Kenya
(Master thesis, 2019)This paper analyses how the implementation of biogas can have an impact on women in rural areas in Kenya. It looks at different aspects of women’s lives and investigates how gender roles, labour distribution, economy, ... -
Women building peace in displacement : the transnational peacebuilding potential of Myanmar women in Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-04-05)It is generally recognised that women should not only be included in peacebuilding but that they are also a peacebuilding resource. This recognition is evident in the agenda set out in the United Nations Security Council ... -
Women in politics : gender dynamics in Kenyan national politics
(Bachelor thesis, 2022)The purpose of this study is to address the research question, what are the perceptions of women's representation in political leadership in Kenya? This topic touches largely on elements of identity as being a big part of ... -
Women on wheels : a study of how women experience cycling in Oslo and how it is dealt with in planning
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis aims to broaden the understanding of women cyclists’ experiences from Oslo, and to find out how these experiences are perceived and dealt with by the planning system. Based on theory on gendered mobilities, the ... -
Women on Wheels: A Study of How Women Experience Cycling in Oslo and How It Is Dealt With in Planning
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis aims to broaden the understanding of women cyclists’ experiences from Oslo, and to find out how these experiences are perceived and dealt with by the planning system. Based on theory on gendered mobilities, the ... -
Women's participation in conflict management and peace processes in Afghanistan : a focus on UN SCR 1325
(Master thesis, 2015-11-24)This study is a literature based study on women's participation in conflict management and peace processes, with a focus on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. It is a qualitative study, looking at the ... -
Women's participation in statebuilding with a focus on South Sudan, Rwanda and Nepal
(Master thesis, 2015-11-19)There is an understanding that statebuilding may offer important opportunities to strengthen women's rights, equality and participation. The objective of this study is to understand how gender roles affect statebuilding ... -
Women's political partcipation in muslim brotherhood between the hammer of ambiguity and the anvil of inclusion-moderation : the case of Egypt and Tunisia
(Master thesis, 2016-04-01)The political participation of women in the Muslim Brotherhood differs from country to country and depends on many factors. The aim of this thesis to shed light on the level of women's participation in the Muslim Brotherhood ... -
'You feel a little healthier' : evaluating the use and meaning of the rooftop terrace at Sunnaas hospital, Norway
(Master thesis, 2014-08-19)The objective of this study is to evaluate how patients, staff and visitors use the rooftop terrace at Sunnaas hospital, and to investigate the significance of the terrace for stroke patients’ well-being and rehabilitation. Being ... -
Young people's perceptions of, and access to sexual and reproductive health services in Western Cape, South Africa
(Master thesis, 2016-08-26)Background There are approximately 1,8 billion young people in this world, with 200 million living in Africa, making it the youngest continent in the world. Children and youth are commonly seen as the hope for the future, ... -
Yours today, mine tomorrow? : a study of women and men’s negotiations over resources in Baltistan, Pakistan
(Noragric PhD Dissertation;1, Doctoral thesis, 2002)How people manage their resources in order to sustain a living is a topic of central importance both to those working to improve the lives of the women and men of the mountain communities of the Himalayas, and those ... -
Youth empowerment in a disempowered context
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Youth perception of and participation in electoral democracy in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2015-07-29)Young people in Kenya have increasingly attracted immense attention especially in politics. The role they play in the political arena is well documented in Kenya’s political history. This study has explored the perceptions ... -
Youths’ perceptions and experiences of sexual and reproductive health services received from health workers trained as part of a package of interventions to improve motivation, skills, and performance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(Master thesis, 2023)Background: Youth is an age where access to quality sexual and reproductive health services and care is of particular importance. In The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where young girls’ sexuality and sexual activity ... -
Ytre Hvaler nasjonalpark og randområdene : utarbeidelse av en strategisk plan for bærekraftig reiselivsutvikling ved anvendelse av landskapsressursanalyse og GIS
(Master thesis, 2012-08-02)Sammendrag Bakgrunn og formål Ytre Hvaler nasjonalpark ble vernet ved kongelig resolusjon i statsråd 26. juni 2009. Ytre Hvaler er vår første kystnære nasjonalpark sentralt på Østlandet, og består av 96 % sjøområder. Det ... -
Zimbabwe's Drought Conundrum: vulnerability and coping in Buhera and Chikomba districts
(Master thesis, 2010-10-25)Faced with an increasing frequency of droughts, the local communities of Buhera and Chikomba are constantly at risk of food insecurity and water stress due to their dependence upon rain-fed agriculture. This study employed ...