Blar i Master's theses (Noragric) på emneord "Development"
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An Assessment of the Introduction of REDD+ in Brazil : A case study of the Bolsa Floresta Programme in the Rio Negro Sustainable Reserve
(Master thesis, 2013-11-01)The project “Impacts on poverty and sustainable development of the REDD architectures: for equity options, growth and for the environment” (POVSUS-REDD) is aimed at increasing the understanding of how different options ... -
Development implications and sustainability of biogas plants in Njombe District, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2011-09-28)This thesis focuses on biogas as a sustainable energy source compared to traditional fossil fuels commonly used in rural areas in Tanzania. It also examines the household’s usage and behaviour towards biogas, and if ... -
Microfinance and Poverty Alleviation : Effects of Microfinance on the Well-being of Clients in Guayaquil, Ecuador
(Master thesis, 2014-08-15)Microfinance is seen as an important development tool in the fight against poverty. However, inconsistent evidence jeopardizes the notion that microfinance is in fact able to sustainably reduce poverty. More research is ... -
(Not) a REDD Light District? : implementation of a REDD Programme in Kilosa District, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2011-12-01)This study focuses on the globally emerging REDD+ programme as a way of tackling climate change, and it looks at challenges and implications for implementation at the Tanzanian national level and at the local level trough ... -
On the edge of an open pit : access to land & natural resources in Tundayme, Ecuador
(Master thesis, 2016-03-31)This research will explore how the presence of the Mirador open pit copper mine has altered access to land and natural resources in Tundayme, Ecuador. The mine is located in southern part of the country along the border ... -
Promised jobs that never materialised : forestry investments in Niassa Province, Mozambique - benefits and challenges
(Master thesis, 2015-12-18)The development of Niassa Province is influenced by historical, cultural, social, economic and political factors. Traditionally, land has not been considered as a commodity by the Mozambican communities, but as the basis ... -
The international community´s engagement in gender and community policing in Afghanistan : approaches and challenges
(Master thesis, 2018)Afghanistan has a long history of discriminatory practices against women and distrust in the police. Since 2001, the international community has had a strong presence in Afghanistan. A focus area has been security sector ... -
Unpaid care work in Rwanda : NGOs’ actions towards women’s empowerment
(Master thesis, 2021)Rwanda is a leading country in gender equality indicators such as women’s political participation and health. However, women’s status remains largely defined by unpaid care work (UCW), a phenomenon that threatens women’s ... -
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 ...