Master's theses (Noragric)
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Large-scale agricultural land development in post-war Liberia : investigating the Golden Veroleum and Sime Darby palm oil plantations
(Master thesis, 2019)The present research examines the impact of the large-scale agricultural land developments in post-war Liberia, particularly investigating Sime Darby and Golden Veroleum palm plantations. Liberia experienced two civil wars, ... -
«Finne seg selv, mens veien blir til» : en photovoicestudie om hvordan unge mennesker med krysskulturell oppvekst mestrer sin hverdag
(Master thesis, 2019)Bakgrunn: Økende andel barn og unge i Norge vokser opp med røtter i flere kulturer, hvor omtrent 4 av 10 har krysskulturell bakgrunn. Det å ha krysskulturell oppvekst kan være utfordrende i en viktig overgangsfase i livet ... -
The effect of values, barriers and social norms on climate-friendly behaviour
(Master thesis, 2019)In this study I have explored to value-behaviour gap of young people (18-29 years) living in Oslo and Akershus (Norway). The intend was to understand the whether those who perform more climate-friendly behaviour have ... -
Stewarding the salmosphere : exploring perceptions of the values and vulnerabilities of the Alaskan salmon enhancement program
(Master thesis, 2019)In response to declining wild stocks and increasing fishing pressures, global hatchery production of all five species of Pacific salmon has increased. Regulations in Alaska state that hatcheries must contribute to common ... -
Vegetasjonsrestaurering etter rehabilitering av dam Bitdalen : resultater etter 10 år
(Master thesis, 2019)Denne oppgaven skal vurdere tiltak ved vegetasjonsrestaurering av et steinbrudd i Bitdalen, Vinje kommune, Telemark fylke. Steinbruddet ble anlagt under rehabiliteringen av dam Bitdalen, og etter anleggsslutt i 2008 ble ... -
The city as an actor in international relations : the case of cross-border city networks seen from Kristiansand, Norway
(Master thesis, 2019)Cities garner increasing interest as an object of study within the field of international relations. Networked social relations is used as a guiding framework to understand cities as actors rather than as sites for ... -
En casestudie av byantikvarens skriftlige argumentasjon i detaljreguleringsplaner : knyttet til vekst og vern i tre utviklingsprosjekter i Oslo indre by
(Master thesis, 2019)Denne oppgaven undersøker hvordan byantikvarens skriftlige uttalelser til tre reguleringsplansaker i Oslo indre by uttrykker hvordan etaten argumenterer for sine sektorinteresser i møte med andre sentrale hensyn i ... -
Management and local participation : a comparison of Kosterhavet National Park and Ytre Hvaler National Park
(Master thesis, 2019)Kosterhavet National Park and Ytre Hvaler National Park is situated across the border to eachother in the south of Sweden and Norway. The parks were established ten years ago, and has from the beginning had a strong focus ... -
A comparative study of waste management in EU and non-EU country capitals : Zagreb (Croatia) and Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
(Master thesis, 2019)This study is an analysis of current household waste management in the capital of Croatia – Zagreb, and the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Sarajevo. It is a comparative study which examines the differences between the ... -
Exploring the knowledge-politics nexus in global governance : a case study of the anti-chemical weapons assemblage in Syria (2013-2017)
(Master thesis, 2019)This thesis explores the relationship between knowledge and politics in global governance today. To do so, I conduct a case study of the efforts to disarm and govern the use of chemical weapons in Syria between 2013 and ... -
The use of mobile phones in the extension and advisory service in Rwanda
(Master thesis, 2019)Agriculture plays a crucial role in most developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, as it has an essential impact on the economy, food security and poverty. Extension and advisory service (EAS) is established as an important ... -
Converting to organic farming and implementing conservation agriculture techniques in the plains of Limagne : an analysis of farmers' trajectory
(Master thesis, 2019)The change of western countries’ agricultural models is an increasingly needed endeavor. Alternatives to conventional farming practices exist, but only a few farmers have been able to bring about structural change in their ... -
Between visions and realities : Norway`s peace engagement in Colombia
(Master thesis, 2019)Norway has established a good reputation by taking responsibility for international peace and security and has been actively involved in several peace processes all over the world. With its peace engagement Norway has ... -
Social economic and cultural impacts of coastal tourism to local communities in Zanzibar, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2019)This study intends to examine socio economic and cultural impact of coastal tourism on local people. The study was carried out in Nungwi and Paje village located in Unguja Island Zanzibar. The study used mixed research ... -
Effectiveness of agroecological practices in creating resilience to climatic variability in Colombia : the Amazon Chagra
(Master thesis, 2019)Indigenous farmers of the high Amazon region in Colombia are acknowledged for the development of traditional agroecological practices that are very open and dynamic. These self-sufficient food systems are known as “Chagra”, ... -
Inclusive development and the emerging oil sector : a case of Hoima District in the Albertine Region of Mid-Western Uganda
(Master thesis, 2019)This thesis presents the findings of a study on inclusive development and the emerging oil sector in the Albertine region in mid-Western Uganda. The study sought to find out the level of stakeholder involvement in oil and ... -
Education for sustainable development in Norway : calling for a whole institution approach
(Master thesis, 2019)Sustainable Development is appointed as one of three interdisciplinary topics currently guiding Norway’s national curricula renewal, thus establishing a need for research concerning Education for Sustainable Development ... -
Urban wastewater governance in Huila, Colombia : policies, practices and the path towards fulfilling the sustainable development goals by recovering the Magdalena River
(Master thesis, 2019)Colombia and Huila have a great wealth of water which is fundamental for the economic progress of the country and the region. However, wastewater management has not been the best at local level with cities that do not have ... -
Racism in Norway : Africans and Norwegian-Africans understanding and experiences
(Master thesis, 2019)This is a qualitative study with 16 Africans and Norwegian-Africans from Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda and Sudan. The participants were interviewed to explore their racial experiences, coping strategies, their knowledge of human ... -
The civil society-state relations in China reflected through the genetically modified rice debate
(Master thesis, 2019)This study examines the civil society-state relationship in China through the debates on genetically modified rice. Due to the various types of civil society organizations and groups, this thesis take environmental ...
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