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Social and economic consequences of natural hazards : The case of the Lapindo Mudflow in Indonesia
2018
Master's thesis Global development and planning UT505 - University of Agder 2018 In the end of May 2006, a quite special volcano erupted in the Sidoarjo regency on East Java, namely the Lapindo mudflow. The consist of hot mud, gases and water at about 100 degrees Celsius. In 2008, the mudflow covered 816 hectares of land, covering both villages and agriculture. Experts are still discussing if the eruption was caused by an earthquake that had its epicentre 200 km west from where the eruption took place, or if it was caused by the drilling that Lapindo Brantas was doing in the area. The Lapindo mudflow triggered a social and environmental crisis where 12 villages were covered by mud and 40,00…
Community Water Management: Participation of Water User Committees in Public Groundwater Infrastructure Management in Uganda : A Case of Namayingo To…
2017
Master's thesis Global development and planning UT505 - University of Agder 2017 Water is a critical natural resource not only to life and natural ecosystem functioning, but also, for economic and social development. The global recognition of the role of water in development dates back in 1977 with the United Nations Water Conference in Mar del Plata. Since then, water has remained pivotal in the development of nations. Specifically, groundwater is critical to sustainable development, meeting the global water needs of over 1.5 million people daily. However, it is rarely well managed. This study therefore examined community water management, and analysed the participation of water user commi…
Local Insights into Climate Change Adaptation in Cabo Verde : A study from rural agricultural areas of Santa Cruz on Santiago Island
2020
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505) Impacts of climate change in Cabo Verde are felt by many, and adaptation to the changing climate is common. Tograsp how climate change adaptation affects local people and environments, and if the adaptation could and should be improved, it is relevant to take a closer look at local’s experiences of this. This study intends to find out if the current adaptation strategies in Santa Cruz in Cabo Verde are in line with local people’s needs in terms of adaptation. The study asks: to what extent do locals perceive that the ongoing climate change adaptation process corresponds with their needs. It also puts a critical focus on adaptation b…
Labor Integration in Rural Norway : What are the main barriers to refugees accessing employment in small Norwegian municipalities?
2020
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505) Recent figures of people seeking refuge have been unprecedented in history. As the number of refugees has increased, so have the debates about their integration in the host countries, particularly their integration into host countries’ labor markets. Despite ample research in the field of labor integration of refugees, the need for further research, especially in rural contexts, has been evident in the literature. Therefore, in the form of a master’s thesis, this qualitative study was conducted to investigate the main barriers to refugees’ labor integration in rural Norway, specifically in a small-sized remote municipality in Southe…
Turkey's Kurdish Policy and Its Impact on Development in the Turkey's Kurdish Region, from 1923 to the Present
2020
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505) This thesis study focuses on political-economy of the Kurdish Question in Turkey. The current study focusing on the political, economic, and socio-cultural causes and outcomes of the ongoing Kurdish Question since the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 presents the political economy of the question by emphasizing the underdeveloped structure of the Kurdish Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia region (the ESA, Northern Kurdistan) compared to other regions of Turkey. In this study, which identifies the effects of Turkish nationalism, the Turkish state's being a unitary nation-state in terms of organization, economic policies…
Gågater i Risør : En studie av hvordan gågater kan endre Risør sentrum for næringsliv, befolkningen og besøkende
2021
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505) For several decades’ pedestrian streets in the center of Risør, where the shops are located, have been discussed. There has been disagreement about the significance of pedestrian streets for shoppers and shops. The trade stand believes that it is crucial for stores turnover that customers have good accessibility by car. The municipality, in turn, believes that the introduction of pedestrian streets will have a decisive influence on the urban environment. Initially, it will only be in the summer pedestrian streets will be relevant, because of the summer tourism which leads to a significantly greater car traffic in and through the cen…
The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Well-being of Workers in the Informal Sector of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
2021
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505) The economic restriction of COVID-19 in several countries has significantly impacted the global economy resulting in mass unemployment and job losses. Despite the fact that the crisis has an impact on every country, developing countries are the ones who are most affected. Furthermore, informal sectors are the hardest hit sector. In Nepal, where informal workers account for the highest working group, millions of jobs are estimated to be interrupted. Financial shortages and the lack of a welfare system in this crisis have made these people's lives miserable, making it impossible for them to manage their livelihood. This is affecting t…
The contribution of female entrepreneurs to socio-economic development : Study of the role of female Entrepreneurs in social and economic development…
2018
Master's thesis Global development and planning UT505 - University of Agder 2018 Entrepreneurship has a leading role in socio- economic development worldwide. It has usually been considered as a male dominated activity. However, many recent studies emphasize how significant the contribution of women to the entrepreneurship today. The role of women in development is becoming significant in world wide. This research is to examine the contribution of women entrepreneurs to the socio- economic development of Badalkumbura Division. This study recovers the main entrepreneurial activities that female entrepreneurs engage in, the characteristics of female entrepreneurs, the motivating factors for f…
Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Energy Consumption by Nigerian Households
2020
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505) To actualize the SDGs by 2030, it is imperative to assess the successes of nations (especially developing ones) in achieving the set goals. One of such goals is guaranteeing access to dependable, friendly and inexpensive energy for all. Although energy is an essential need of every household, many households in Nigeria are deprived of contemporary energy access. This study aims at ascertaining the prevalence of energy deprivation, the determinants of energydeprivation, energy choices and intensity of energy consumption in Nigeria.
Farmer-Herder Conflict in Africa: An Assessment of the Causes and Effects of the Sedentary Farmers-Fulani Herdsmen Conflict : A Case Study of the Ago…
2017
Master's thesis Global development and planning UT505 - University of Agder 2017 Violent conflicts, particularly farmer-herder conflicts have, for a long time, been a common feature of economic livelihood in West Africa (Bleach, 2004). This thesis explores the causes and the effects of farmer-Fulani herdsmen conflict, and the mitigation responses towards the conflict. The resource scarcity, eco-survivalism and social capital theories (Hommer-Dixon, 1999; Okoli, 2013; Bourdieu, 1986) serve as the main theoretical point of discussion for this study. Using Agogo in Ghana as a case study, the study empirically examines the reasons behind the movement of the Fulani herdsmen to Agogo, the causes …