Browsing Master's theses (Noragric) by Title
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Rehabilitation and reintegration of terrorism convicts in Norway : post-release prospects and perspectives on their future
(Master thesis, 2021)Approximately 100 individuals left from Norway to in the civil war in Syria, between 2011 and 2016 (PST, 2016). Today, roughly 40 of the Syria travellers have returned to Norway and eighteen of them have faced prosecution. ... -
Religion and development in Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2012-09-19)Since the 1980s there has been a search for alternative approaches to development that encompasses different variables of the social systems. The most recent evolution of development thought has been characterized by a ... -
Resilient or vulnerable? : a study of the livelihoods of inshore fishers and aquaculturists in Penang, Malaysia
(Master thesis, 2016-02-18)The marine and coastal ecosystem of Penang experiences problems with water pollution and overexploitation of fish stock is not a new phenomenon. The degradation of the marine and coastal ecosystem, coupled with natural ... -
Responsibility to express : a study of local and international organizations working on human rights in Israel-Palestine.
(Master thesis, 2012-09-17)The study “Responsibility to express” seeks to answer the question “How can local and international organizations contribute to the realization of a greater number of human rights in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?” ... -
Rethinking access to mental health services for refugees in Norway : a fundamental human right
(Master thesis, 2015-08-06)Migration is not a new phenomenon as humans have been migrating for centuries. The world’s international migrant population is experiencing a rapid increase in both the global North and South. Europe’s attempts to protect ... -
Rethinking environmental peace-building in the context of resource extraction in Colombia
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)In this thesis I seek to explain the links between the governance of resources and the peace process in Colombia. To meet this aim, I explore the role of civil society movements in struggles related to extractive projects ... -
Rethinking security in post 9/11 Pakistan : arguing for human security
(Master thesis, 2016-11-15)Historically, Pakistan has held a realist oriented security approach that has focused on building up military power and has been led by four military dictators which hampers a democracy to fully flourish. Pakistan´s ... -
Risk assessment tools against violent extremism : a valuable addition to Norway`s toolkit?
(Master thesis, 2021)Norway do not use risk assessment tools for violent extremism. What Norway use instead are a set of programs that aid to deradicalize people in prisons. While these programs work to deradicalize prisoners, they do not aid ... -
Risky Business? Implications and perceptions of UNDP's contract-related interface in Mogadishu
(Master thesis, 2011-11-14)The last few years the UN has witnessed an increase in criticisms regarding their interactions in Somalia. The criticisms need to be coupled with the broadened understanding and activities of peace-building, and the ... -
The role of adaptive capacity in supporting resilient livelihoods : an asset-based approach at Umandawa Maha Vihara Monastery, Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2021)The purpose of this study is to examine and understand the role of adaptive capacity and livelihood resilience as a pathway for building sustainable livelihoods in Sri Lanka. Using the Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF) ... -
The role of education in refugee integration and well-being : a case study of Kakuma refugee camp (Kenya)
(Master thesis, 2021)With wars and climate issues on the rise in the present days, many people are being displaced from their homes and their countries thus increasing the numbers of refugees globally. For these and many other reasons, issues ... -
Role of gender on agricultural intensification and it`s implication for soil fertility management
(Master thesis, 2013-10-22)This paper assesses gender differences in agricultural activities that have a potential effect on soil fertility in the Ansikhola watershed of the mid-hill region of Nepal. Multiple methods were used to collect data, ... -
Role of mass media in public awareness about household waste management : a case study in Lahore (Pakistan)
(Master thesis, 2017)Household waste management is both an urban or rural problem. Everyone is a potential generator of this waste and also a contributor of this problem. Due to urbanization and increasing population of Lahore Pakistan, the ... -
The role of NFE programs in the development process of rural areas in Colombia : a study from NGOs’ perspectives
(Master thesis, 2020)A considerable body of research has explored the importance of formal education to accelerate the development process of nations; yet, the role and relevance of non-formal education (NFE) in this process has been largely ... -
Role of remittance in rural poverty reduction : a case study of Budhabare VDC ward no 9, Jhapa
(Master thesis, 2016-04-22)To fulfill the objective of the present study, Budhabare VDC ward no. 9 of Jhapa district was selected area, and a sample survey was conducted during 2015. The sample size was 100 households were chosen by proportional ... -
Role of remittances on sustainable livelihoods of rural families in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2015-12-03)This study was conducted to estimate the level of Sustainable livelihood strategy of remittances for the residents of Balthali and Dewabhumi Baluwa Village Development Committee of Kavre district in Nepal. This research ... -
Roma travelers in Oslo : challenges, opportunities and Interactions from a Roma perspective
(Master thesis, 2015-12-03)Roma, the largest minority in Europe, continue to face poverty and segregation in their host countries. As a result, Norway amongst other Western European countries, has witnessed a large influx of Roma travelers over the ... -
The Rough Road to Integration. The Case of Somali Immigrants’ Integration in Norway
(Master thesis, 2010-12-01)Integration more than ever before, has become a major issue defining and shaping the contours of policies on social cohesion in most European countries including Norway. In Norway, Somalis are undeniably the most predominant ... -
Rural energy assessment and potential alternative energy resources & technologies in rural areas of Abbottabad, Pakistan
(Master thesis, 2012-08-07)This report provides an in-depth review and critical analysis of the various rural energy resources and their socio-economic, health and indoor environmental impacts on rural people and their livelihoods in Abbottabad, ... -
Rural women in Afghanistan : a gendered approach to the right to water, participation and non-discrimination
(Master thesis, 2017)Afghanistan is a fragile, war-ravaged and mostly semi-arid country in which water is scarce and droughts are common. In many of the country’s 32,000 rural villages, Afghan women bear the responsibility for the households’ ...