Blar i Master's theses (Noragric) på emneord "VDP::Social science: 200"
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A Feminine Touch : Gender and Civil-Military Relations in the Chilean Armed Forces
(Master thesis, 2015-08-06)This analysis explores the extent to which gender equality exists within the Chilean military institutions. A clear political and legal space has been created for equality to grow in Chile, and many advances in Chilean ... -
A feminist perspective on jihadist women : a case study on the female members of Islamic State
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis will explore the roles of female members in the Islamic State (IS) and use concepts from feminist theory to illuminate new sides to female jihadists. Since the terrorist attacks on the United States of America ... -
A multiple-case study of exploring social-ecological resilience of seaweed farming in Unguja
(Master thesis, 2016-03-07)Seaweed farming has existed in Unguja, Zanzibar for twenty-five years. However, its substantial rise in production and the positive socio-economic impacts it has are now threatened by multiple disturbances, which jeopardize ... -
A process evaluation of the PREPARE intervention to promote healthy sexual practices among adolescents in Cape Town, South Africa.
(Master thesis, 2017)Background: An estimated 36.7 million people in the world were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2015, with approximately 70% of these located in the region of sub-Saharan Africa. In the Western Cape, AIDS ... -
A study of how Amnesty International Norway works to influence the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(Master thesis, 2012-10-19)Within global governance theory there is a consensus that nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) have an important role in creating national and international policies. The literature on the relationship between the Norwegian ... -
A study of the disadvantages of the homeless in Tokyo in disaster situations
(Master thesis, 2012-09-17)Homelessness holds a number of challenges associated with vulnerability such as isolation, lack of access and lack of resources. This paper looks into the disaster vulnerability of the homeless in Tokyo, and discusses ways ... -
Adapting to climate change through villagization? : the context of sedentary vulnerability in Afar region, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2015-07-30)Climate change is considered a threat to global and local stability with high uncertainty regarding how these trends will affect natural resources, and the livelihoods and national economies that dependent on them. The ... -
Adherence to the Geneva Conventions by the United States of America during the War on Terror
(Master thesis, 2018)Between 2001 and 2009 the United States was engaged in a War on Terror. This was a result of the terror attacks on USA mainland on September 11, 2001. As the war progressed, it became known through various reports and ... -
Adoption of climate smart agriculture (CSA) among female smallholders farmers in Malawi
(Master thesis, 2016)Climate change has affected and affected many countries leading to food insecurity. As results, a number of coping and mitigation strategies have been advocated developed. The purpose of this study was to find out the ... -
Advancing an ecological tax reform : feasibility, implementation and socio-economic aspects
(Master thesis, 2019)An Ecological Tax Reform is argued to discourage environmentally harmful activities and to raise revenues that can improve overall welfare. The aim of this thesis is to increase our understanding of the potential to advance ... -
Agency versus structure in the fight against corruption in Guatemala : a case study of CICIG.
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis is a case study of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG). From a qualitative point of view, the purpose of this investigation is to gain in-depth understanding about CICIG’s role ... -
Agriculture intensification in Nepal : changes in socio-economic conditions and intensification indicators in Anshi Khola watershed
(Master thesis, 2017)This study deals with the changes in socio-economic conditions, intensification indicators and its impact on the agricultural income of farmers in a decade time in Ansikhola watershed of Nepal. Both quantitative and ... -
Alternative livelihoods for forest edge communities : cheese making in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(Master thesis, 2022)This study aims to contribute to the exploration of using innovative ideas when implementing alternative livelihoods. This research examines the possibility for an innovative alternative livelihood for the Nyindu people, ... -
An assessment of a REDD+ PILOT PROJECT in Nepal : a case study of the Charnawati Watershed REDD+ pilot project in Dolakha District
(Master thesis, 2014-02-17)The REDD+ initiative, which is an acronym for “Reduce Emission from Deforestation and forest Degradation, and incorporates conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Is a ... -
Are Transnational NGOs changing norms in the vocational ‘education and training’ of refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people in the Middle East?
(Master thesis, 2022)In the field of International Relations (hereafter referred to as IR), the role of Transnational Non Governmental Organisations (hereafter TNGOs) has changed; as the field of IR has traditionally been dominated by state-centric ... -
Assessment of knowledge sharing processes between academicians and decision makers towards the sustainable development of green infrastructure based of the example of environmental governance in Akershus and Oslo
(Master thesis, 2019)It has been a rapid growth of interest to the potential benefits of green infrastructure in the environmental governance along with the balancing densification and greening processes for the sustainable development. In ... -
Assessment of relocation programmes for street vendors in Bogota, Colombia
(Master thesis, 2019)The informal sector causes controversy in countries, especially in developing countries where there is no efficient control. This sector of the economy is characterized by avoiding paying taxes and operating under the ... -
At the forefront of the Syrian refugee crisis : understanding the Bulgarian response
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis examines the Bulgarian key decisions in its response to the Syrian refugee crisis as a border country of the European Union (EU). The theoretical objective of this study is to explain the Bulgarian engagement ... -
Attention to gender and climate change : transformation of gender roles and adaptive capacity of rural women in two villages in Meatu district Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2015-11-05)The study of transformation of gender roles and adaptive capacity in the context of climate change took place in the two villages in the Meatu district in Tanzania; Mwamanimba and Mwashata. Impacts of climate variability ... -
Australia´s refugee policies and bilateral relations with Indonesia
(Master thesis, 2016-08-19)This thesis explores Australia’s immigration history and refugee policies. Focusing on one policy in particular, Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), this study aims to understand the implementation of the policy and how it ...