Browsing Master's theses (Noragric) by Title
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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) ... -
Stakeholders' perspectives on urban water management in Ghana : a case study of Greater Accra Area and Kumasi Metropolitan Area
(Master thesis, 2015-02-24)In urban areas of Ghana, there are numerous and complex challenges confronting residents, in term of water access. This study seeks to understand these challenges from the perspectives of stakeholders. The stakeholders ... -
State identity building of the other by the U.S. and Russia as portrayed on VoA and RT : the case of the 2013/2014 conflict in Ukraine
(Master thesis, 2020)Spreading information through media to project an identity of a rival country that could damage its reputation is one of the simplest ways to gain influence, and this technique has been used by both the U.S. and Russia ... -
State versus nonstate influence : a discourse analysis of two actors at the UN Climate Negotiations
(Master thesis, 2020)The Paris Agreement’s bottom-up approach provides new responsibilities and spaces to influence for both states and nonstate actors participating at the UN Climate Negotiations. This thesis applies a discourse analysis to ... -
Status and food habits of nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) in Royal Bardia National Park, Nepal
(Master thesis, 1993)A six months (August 1992 - January 1993) study on the status and food habits of nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) was carried out in Royal Bardia National Park, south western Nepal. Methods used were questionnaire surveys, ... -
Staying alive : understanding violent life choices of the ‘pesetas’ in Honduras
(Master thesis, 2016-11-18)Since the gang culture emerged in Honduras more than two decades ago, the official discourse has hold marginalized youth and gang members responsible for the prevalence of violence in the Honduran society. The portrayal ... -
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 ... -
Strategies of resistance : how Muslim women challenge representations in the Norwegian public
(Master thesis, 2018)Islam and Muslims are considered to be the most obvious out-group in Norway, today, and recipients of racism, prejudice and discrimination. Muslim women are often thought to be the most marginalised group, just because of ...