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Utilising local knowledge for climate change adaptation : a case study of the lake Chilwa Basin climate change adaptation programme (LCBCCAP), Malawi
2012
Master thesis in development management- University of Agder, 2012 It has been argued that local knowledge should be incorporated into climate change adaptation programmes in order to produce appropriate adaptation strategies. How local knowledge can and should be utilised is the topic if the study. The Lake Chilwa Climate Change Adaptation Programme aims to secure the livelihood of the 1.5 million people living in the Lake Chilwa Basin in south-eastern Malawi, by introducing adaptation and mitigation strategies. The assessment of how LCBCCAP and the Women Fish Processing Groups (WFPGs) utilises local knowledge brings great insight ways in which local knowledge can enhance climate change ad…
Effectiveness of establishing forest buffer zones as a community forest management approach : a case study from the Sripada tropical peak wilderness …
2010
Masteroppgave development management- Universitetet i Agder 2010 The Sripada Tropical Peak Wilderness Sanctuary (STPWS) in Sri Lanka which is located between latitudes 6˚- 45 ́- 6˚- 57 ́ N and longitudes 80˚- 27́-80˚-50 ́ E comes under the category of ‘Wet Ever Green Tropical Rain Forests’ and spreads over 224 square kilometers around the Sripada mountain range. In the peripheral areas of the forest sanctuary, there are a considerable number of villages and the forest has been utilized over centuries by the villagers on various purposes. Since over utilization of forest resources may easily induce forest degradation, the gradual swell of population in the forest periphery has threatened the…
The effects of foreign direct investment on the Ugandan economy : a case study of the impact of foreign direct investment in Uganda with an emphasis …
2011
Master thesis in development management- University of Agder 2011 Many developing economies have endeavored to encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in a bid to facilitate economic growth. Uganda has remained ahead of several other African economies in offering incentives and creating a favorable environment for foreign investors. In spite of the discouragement caused by the tyrannical regime of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979, foreign investors still find Uganda a favorable place for investment. This has been enhanced by the government’s efforts to attract investors through many favorable investment policies. Foreign Direct Investment usually has significant effects on any economy and this …
Reducing poverty through REDD+? : a study of preconditions for implementing REDD+ in Manokwari Utara, Indonesia.
2011
Master thesis in development management- University of Agder 2011 This paper discusses a variety of prerequisites that are needed to reduce poverty through implementation of REDD+. Indonesia has the third largest tropical forest in the world, and is among the highest on deforestation rate. Hence, Indonesia is an important part of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Indonesia is one of the initial pilot-test countries that already have started REDD+ programmes. The main goal of REDD+ is reducing emissions as well as conservation and enhancing carbon stocks, however an important co-benefit of REDD+ is poverty reduction. If the right preconditions are in place and the focus is on a pro-poor RED…
Female health and development : a case study regarding a maternal health scheme in Ghana
2010
Masteroppgave development management- Universitetet i Agder 2010 A study of female health and development regarding maternal health scheme was carried out in Kumasi, Ghana from 2009 to 2010. The study conducted at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Bantama revealed an unstable situation regarding maternal deaths even though pregnant women have free access to antenatal care. The study aimed at finding out whether the free antenatal and delivery care provided by the Ghanaian government is encouraging pregnant women to access the facility in order to improve maternal health and also, whether it is aiding in the reduction in maternal deaths. A total of three health personnel’s and…
Power to the people : how sustainable energy services and development can be facilitated through grass root development- a case study from the Bondo …
2010
Masteroppgave i development management- Universitetet i Agder 2010 Serious international actors like the IPCC, the UNFCCC and the WEO, highlight the need to implement sustainable energy resources as fossil fuels has contributed to increase the global CO2 emission, which again has contributed to climate change. In many parts of the developing world there is currently no access to energy services. WEO predicts that developing countries will be responsible for much of the expected increase in CO2 emissions until 2015. As a result of this much research has been focusing on the potential sustainable energy services can bring to developing countries. However, I find that less research has been co…
Youth poverty in the Dominican republic: the dis-empowered next generation
2012
Master thesis in development management- University of Agder, 2012 This qualitative case study reveals crucial insights on youth poverty in two communities in the Dominican Republic. Young people are caught in a vicious cycle of poverty, dis-empowerment and risky behavior. They are politically neglected, socially and economically marginalized. The structure and the nature of accessible opportunities shape the platform on which young people can develop themselves. The personal agency of a young person is closely linked to the available opportunity structure; both elements can weaken or strengthen each other and as result they can ‘produce’ youth at-risk or change agents. Sound agencies can o…
Can small and medium enterprises have a role in achievingsustainable development in the southern province of Sri Lanka? : special reference to the SM…
2011
Master thesis in development management- University of Agder 2011 With reference to the topic of “Can small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a role in achieving Sustainable Development (SD) in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka (SPSL)?” this study was conducted. The automobile service sector (SMEs) in the Matara district was the focus area. In recent years with the advancement of technology, there has been a vast improvement in the automobile sector. Vehicle usage levels in Sri Lanka also have increased. Not only for the usage of institutional purpose but also there is a vast demand for family purposes. The most important expectation of any vehicle owner is to manage the health condition …
How do foreing companies understand and practice Corporate Social Responsibility in Mozambique? : a comparative study of three business activities an…
2010
Masteroppgave i development management- Universitetet i Agder 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which is a set of standards to which a company subscribes in order to make its impact on society is believed to have potential to contribute to sustainable development and poverty reduction in the world by addressing one or more of the four responsibilities described by Carroll in his CSR Pyramid, and later revisited by Visser. The impacts however will depend on which approach a business chooses. Therefore, this study takes the stand that it no longer is a discussion about whether or not a company has a role to play in development and reducing poverty in developing countries, but rather …
Business for development : a case study of the Noozon Zangilaa Cooperative Union in Mongolia
2010
Masteroppgave i development management- Universitetet i Agder 2010 According to Norad (2009:51) there is an increased focus on value creation and facilitation of private businesses within development, thanks to wider acceptance of the notion of profit as a driver for development. The UN Global Compact (2010:5) argues that business, as the world‘s main source of economic growth, is at the heart of virtually any widespread improvements in living standards, and that profits and development priorities have the potential to mutually benefit one another. The former by creating job and income opportunities and the latter by improving peoples quality of life. Fact is that business development has m…