Browsing Master's theses (Noragric) by Title
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Social identity theory and internal displacement : a longitudinal case study of Iraqi Christians in Kurdistan
(Master thesis, 2022)In February 2020, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel (HLP) on internal displacement set out to establish concrete solutions to the perennial exodus of millions of people across the globe. With the ... -
Social impacts of the construction of large dams on upstream livelihood : the case of Khersan-3 dam on Khersan river
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis analyses the social consequences of the construction of large dams on upstream inhabitants. It presents a background about the purposes and the consequences of the large dam constructions in the world as well ... -
Social integration of Nepalese women into Norwegian society : integration as an opportunity or challenge
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)The purpose of this research is to study social integration process of Nepalese immigrant women in light of the Norwegian government’s integration policies. The dissertation is based upon semi-structured interviews with ... -
Social protection for improved livelihoods : the older persons cash transfer program in Nyamira County, Kenya
(Master thesis, 2017)Well-designed and properly implemented social protection programs, through cash transfers have the potential to lift people out of poverty. In the short term they enable the beneficiaries to purchase basic consumables such ... -
Social security for poverty reduction : a study of the MGNREGA in Karnataka, India
(Master thesis, 2011-11-28)This research addresses the impact of social security in reducing poverty with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in rural Karnataka, southern India. The MGNREGA was incepted in India ... -
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-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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
South China Sea disputes : how different domestic dynamics impact on contemporary Philippine political and economic relations with China
(Master thesis, 2016-04-01)The ongoing disputes in the South China Sea have gained international attention in the recent years as a number of bordering states continue to fight over territory and sovereignty claims of the contested Spratly Islands. ... -
Soybean production and food security for small and medium scale farmers - A study from Santa Cruz, Bolivia
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Stakeholder identification in the shipping industry
(Master thesis, 2018)The goal of this thesis is to understand how stakeholders in the shipping industry is identified and prioritized, and what challenges might follow. This will be answered by looking at one case study: Grieg Philippines. ... -
Stakeholders' attitudes, values and norms towards governance of protected areas in Zambia : an institutional analysis
(Master thesis, 2016)Zambia has acknowledged the need to improve the livelihood of people living in or near protected areas, in order to decrease illegal use of natural resources. Community Based Natural Resource Governance Management (CBNRM) ...