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Indigeneity and extractivism in Bolivia
(Master thesis, 2014-09-26)This thesis explores the main challenges associated with the inclusion of indigenous peoples in processes of natural resource extraction. With a predominant focus on the indigenous population on the one hand, and state ... -
Indigenous peoples in Costa Rica and El Diquís hydroelectric project : indigenous identity, consultation and representation
(Master thesis, 2011-11-28)This thesis investigates the Brunca and the Teribe, two indigenous groups in Costa Rica, and their response to a proposed hydropower development on their territories. The Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) started ... -
Indigenous poultry keeping for securing smallholders' livelihoods : a case study from Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2021)There is a high demand for indigenous chicken in Tanzania because of the widely held belief that indigenous chicken is healthier than exotic chicken. Even when they are sick, they are given medicine even a few days before ... -
Initial socio-economic and environmental aspects of petroleum sector development in Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2012-11-09)Recent gas discoveries made in the south-eastern parts of Tanzania indicates a huge potential for gas reserves in the country. President Kikwete has expressed expectations that petroleum resources could lead to a resource ... -
Inside, outside or in-between? External Europeanisation in the EU's eastern neighbourhood
(Master thesis, 2016)The ways of promoting European values beyond Europe has changed. Instead of enlarging, the European Union (EU) now offers partnerships to its neighbours. Theories of European integration tend to focus on integration within ... -
Insight into the conflict at Standing Rock : extractive politics, indigeneity, violence, and local autonomy
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis explores several different aspects of the conflict at Standing Rock, including extractive politics, indigeneity, violence, and the resulting manifestation of local autonomy, particularly that regarding ... -
Institutional analysis of biofuel production in Northern Ghana
(Master thesis, 2013-03-21)The thesis studied the nature of institutional arrangement around biofuel production and how this arrangement has shaped the production outcome of biofuel companies and community development. The study was conducted in ... -
Institutional integration and local level water access in the Inkomati water management area, South Africa
(Master thesis, 2014-02-19)This paper explores how the degree of integration and cooperation among water and agricultural institutions affects local level water access for small-scale and emerging farmers in South Africa. The South African post-apartheid ... -
Institutional water resources management and livelihood adaptation in Kilombero rural areasTanzania
(Master thesis, 2014-09-18)This study attempts to understand institutional water resource management in irrigation schemes and its implication on livelihood activities in two study villages in Kilombero District, Tanzania. Mixed methods research was ... -
Institutions and intermediaries in the global carbon markets : what is the effect of institutions and intermediaries on the sustainable development contributions of the CDM and PES systems
(Master thesis, 2012-10-15)This thesis is about institutions and intermediaries in the global carbon markets. In it I compare two types of financial mechanisms that have the same conceptual basis, but different governance and institutional structures. ... -
Integrated conservation and development projects and efforts around Amani Nature Reserve, Tanzania, and their effects on livelihoods and forest conservation
(Master thesis, 2011-10-14)This Master Thesis describes and analyzes the Integrated Conservation and Development Projects operating in villages adjacent to Amani Nature Reserve (ANR). To improve compensation measures and increase equity and effectiveness ... -
Integrated management of the Nile`s water : the institutional effects of the Nile Basin Initiative
(Master thesis, 2015-11-03)The Nile is the world’s longest river shared and used by 11 countries, influencing 350 million people. Population growth and improved living standards has increased each Nile state’s demand for water, and the river has ... -
Integrating renewable energy into Nigeria's energy mix : implications for Nigeria's energy security
(Master thesis, 2017)With increased awareness in the importance of energy to economic and social development, the need to attain energy security has increasingly become a paramount factor in the energy agenda of countries. To expand their ... -
Integration challenges for Bhutanese refugees in Norway via third country resettlement
(Master thesis, 2015-03-16)This thesis studies the integraion challenges of resettled Bhutanese Refugees in Alta, Norway. Both qualitative and quantitive methods have been used. The study finds that though the relatively successfullness of integration ... -
Interests and friendship : perspectives from Chinese people in Africa on their African engagement
(Master thesis, 2011-09-28)China’s recent engagement in Africa has attracted a lot of attention. China has become a major economic force in Africa with a big amount of trade, investment and aid. Some criticisms, if not a demonization of China, often ... -
Internally displaced persons in Sudan : a study of livelihood and coping strategies under protracted displacement
(Master thesis, 2016-11-22)The numbers of displaced people in the world due to conflict is now the highest ever recorded. This study looks at the situation for internally displaced people in general, and in Sudan in particular with exploring ... -
International negotiations of natural resources on the moon and other celestial bodies : future cooperation or conflict?
(Master thesis, 2012-10-19)This thesis aims to assess the degree to which one can expect conflict or cooperation over the natural resources on the Moon and other celestial bodies in the future. By describing and exploring how the emerging global ... -
International security and intelligence cooperation : a collective case study of the OSCE and Europol
(Master thesis, 2018)Non-traditional, transnational security threats have developed into some of the most pressing threats to contemporary states. One of these threats is international terrorism. It has become evident through the 21st century ... -
International state building : security threat impact for Afghanistan’s stabilisation’
(Master thesis, 2017)A country’s internal political stability allows the scenario where a state can develop its economy and relations with other states. However, this desired internal stability often goes hand in hand with a high level of ... -
Internet or bust : market driven cybersecurity in the USA
(Master thesis, 2018)The introduction of the internet has played a large role in how humans exist. From the way we conduct business, communicate, socialize and acquire information, no longer are we dependent on a geographical location to explore ...