Browsing Master's theses (Noragric) by Title
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Who are thrown to the wolves? : conflicting discourses on wolf conservation in Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)Wolf reestablishment in Norway has been subject of controversy and the conflicts stemming from it are polarised and hostile. This thesis explores the governance of wolves in Norway, alongside the conflicts which have emerged ... -
Who is in charge of decisions? : a case study of change in Brazilian foreign policy from 2003 to 2014
(Master thesis, 2015-08-06)Brazil has for centuries been identified as a country destined for greatness due to its resources and size. Yet, its politicians and leaders have not made the vision come true. This has left the South American country as ... -
Who should be the main actor in governing REDD+ projects on the ground? : a comparative study of the relationship between NGOs and the local government in the implementation of three REDD+ pilot projects in Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)This thesis is grounded in the discussion on how REDD+ should be governed on the ground in Tanzania. The debate has mainly been in relation to two governance structures of REDD+. The first structure is what has been proposed ... -
A whole story perspective : Norwegian youth reflections on Sustainable Development Goal 4.7
(Master thesis, 2022)Wrought with climate instability and social inequalities the future at times appears tenuous, but there is also hope. One aspect of this hope lies in the vision of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ... -
Whose Waters : large-scale agricultural development in the Wami-Ruvu River Basin, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2014-12-12)This thesis explores how the Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) framework deals and manages the competing interest of water users in a river basin. With a focus on the Tanzanian governments’ development policies ... -
"Why are we even learning this?" : the effectiveness of using games to teach about the sustainable development goals with a focus on inequality
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis examines which pedagogical method best connects students to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly inequality. There are two pedagogical methods presented, game-play, and current pedagogical approaches. ... -
Why REDD+? : a study of the continued support for REDD+
(Master thesis, 2020)Well into its second decade REDD+ is still struggling to achieve what it set out to do. The envisioned win-win scenario was believed to be a cost-effective measure, where the protection of forests would be made more ... -
Why the private sector matters : sustaining the Islamic State in Iraq
(Master thesis, 2021)This dissertation investigates the private sector’s relationship and experiences with the Islamic State in the Iraqi governorates Nineveh and Salahaddin, utilizing unique field data from the insurgents’ 2013-2017 rule. ... -
Why Women Are Poorer than Men : The Study of Socio-Economic Opportunities of Women and Men in Goaso, Ghana
(Master thesis, 2012-10-19)This study explores why women are poorer than men. It discusses the socio-economic opportunities of women and men in Goaso, Ghana. Feminist theories - liberal, radical and socialist – form the theoretical background for ... -
Wildlife damages, mitigation measures and livelihood issues around Chitwan National Park, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2014-02-13)Human-wildlife conflict is closely associated with the economics and social well being of the local people. It occurs worldwide and its frequency and severity have been rising annually, especially in Chitwan National Park. ... -
Winning the battle but losing the war : why the Lomonosov Ridge and Svalbard disputes remain peaceful
(Master thesis, 2021)With the annexation of Crimea, militarization, and opening of resources, the Arctic’s perceived status of exceptionalism is quickly fading. As military and economic cooperation declines, the debate on whether the Arctic ... -
Women and renewable energy : implications of the implementation of biogas on women in rural Kenya
(Master thesis, 2019)This paper analyses how the implementation of biogas can have an impact on women in rural areas in Kenya. It looks at different aspects of women’s lives and investigates how gender roles, labour distribution, economy, ... -
Women building peace in displacement : the transnational peacebuilding potential of Myanmar women in Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-04-05)It is generally recognised that women should not only be included in peacebuilding but that they are also a peacebuilding resource. This recognition is evident in the agenda set out in the United Nations Security Council ... -
Women's participation in conflict management and peace processes in Afghanistan : a focus on UN SCR 1325
(Master thesis, 2015-11-24)This study is a literature based study on women's participation in conflict management and peace processes, with a focus on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. It is a qualitative study, looking at the ... -
Women's participation in statebuilding with a focus on South Sudan, Rwanda and Nepal
(Master thesis, 2015-11-19)There is an understanding that statebuilding may offer important opportunities to strengthen women's rights, equality and participation. The objective of this study is to understand how gender roles affect statebuilding ... -
Women's political partcipation in muslim brotherhood between the hammer of ambiguity and the anvil of inclusion-moderation : the case of Egypt and Tunisia
(Master thesis, 2016-04-01)The political participation of women in the Muslim Brotherhood differs from country to country and depends on many factors. The aim of this thesis to shed light on the level of women's participation in the Muslim Brotherhood ... -
Youth empowerment in a disempowered context
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Youth perception of and participation in electoral democracy in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2015-07-29)Young people in Kenya have increasingly attracted immense attention especially in politics. The role they play in the political arena is well documented in Kenya’s political history. This study has explored the perceptions ... -
Zimbabwe's Drought Conundrum: vulnerability and coping in Buhera and Chikomba districts
(Master thesis, 2010-10-25)Faced with an increasing frequency of droughts, the local communities of Buhera and Chikomba are constantly at risk of food insecurity and water stress due to their dependence upon rain-fed agriculture. This study employed ...