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The social and environmental impacts of mining activitieson indigenious communities : the case of Newmont Gold (Gh) limited (Kenyasi) in Ghana
2010
Masteroppgave i development management- Universitetet i Agder 2010 The study explores and assesses mining and its impacts on communities within which mining activities takes place. The focus has been on a mining community in Ghana called Kenyasi where mining is vigorously carried out by an American mining giant, Newmont Mining Corporation. The study investigates the real and latent impacts of mining activities on the community in the light of the numerous promises and prospects that mining is said to provide for communities. Mining for many decades served as an important component of countries‟ revenue source especially for developing countries that have been endowed with the mineral wealth…
How are ICTs used as tools in raising public awareness, and what makes them effective : a case study of the work of ODPEM in Kingston, Jamaica
2013
Master thesis development management- University of Agder 2013 The last couple of decades the world has seen an incredible development within the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Not only has the number and quality of ICTs increased, but also its reach, penetration and the amount of new and different ICTs. It is also increasingly a part of everyday lives in most countries of the world. Simultaneously to this development there has been an increase in disasters and the loss of livelihoods and lives due to them. The disasters are affecting poor and developing countries disproportionally due to their vulnerability. Hence incorporating disaster management into the devel…
From isolation to integration : a case study of the Akha hill tribe people in the Chiang Rai province of Northern Thailand, with a special focus on r…
2013
Master thesis Development management- University of Agder 2013 Many societies are today challenged because of migratory movements. Diversity of cultural, social and religious traditions may create conflicts of interests and authorities are forced to develop comprehensive integration policies. Thailand has experienced an influx of migrants from neighbouring countries during the last decades. Many of these migrants are disadvantaged tribal people, wanting to integrate into their new home country. This study has been focusing on the integration process for Akha hill tribe people in the province of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand. The main objectives have been to look into socio-political and r…
Employment and earning impacts of tourism in a developing country context
2013
Master thesis Development management- University of Agder, 2013 This master thesis is based on a research project in Eastern Indonesia aimed at investigating employment and earning impacts in the tourism industry as an example of an industry, in a developing country context. International tourism grows rapidly, billions of dollars circulate in this industry worldwide every year, and it is an industry that both uses and produces resources. Developing countries often face challenges in managing development. An industry often characterized by foreign investors and dynamic structures may steer the development in an unsocial direction. Though, managed properly, tourism offers great benefits and …
An investigation of reliability of corporate environmental reporting and its impact on environmental sustainability: an evidence from Sri Lanka
2013
Master thesis Development management- University of Agder 2013 Corporate Environmental Reporting (CER) has gained significant attention including government policy makers, researchers and business organizations. Several decision makers try to achieve sustainable development and place the environment at the top of their agendas. Many organizations are involved in reporting of their organization’s environmental impacts as an important aspect to be disclosed to the stakeholders. The CER prompts organizations to rethink and conserve the environment, minimizing the harm and to reach international standards and attract stakeholders. Though many organizations disclose a CER within their annual rep…
A case study of a Village Saving and Loan Association and its relation to poverty reduction among rural households in Kyabakara, Uganda
2015
Master thesis development management- University of Agder, 2015 Village Savings and Loan Association, (VSLA) is a microcredit financial service program which was launched in 1991 by CARE International. Today, the methodology has appealed to most rural poor populations and Sub Saharan Africa inclusive. As a result several studies have been and continue to be carried out to substantiate benefits accruing from participating in VSLAs. And although literature indicates a positive relationship between VSLA participation and poverty reduction, each study has its uniqueness and intensions. This study therefore, intended to add to the vast information by assessing the contribution of one case of Kya…
The Leap-Frogging Potential of Information Technology for Development: The Case of 3D Printing in Pohnpei (Federated States of Micronesia)
2015
Master thesis development management- University of Agder, 2015 This modified, participatory action research study investigates the potential for 3D printing for development (3DP4D) on the remote Pacific island of Pohnpei (The Federated States of Micronesia), specifically in an attempt to visualize opportunities for the technology to affect the state and national trade imbalance. The study examines import statistics and coordinates with government leaders and business managers as stakeholders to eventually generate and recommend a business model to restructure supply chains to the advantage of islanders. Through the study, the research classifies Pohnpei as a “Goldilocks Island State”, wher…
The effectiveness of microcredit programmes on alleviating poverty and empowering women in Cairo, Egypt
2012
Master thesis in development management- University of Agder 2012 The ability of microfinance and microcredit programmes to alleviate poverty and fuel development is often debated and questioned. This study aims to contribute to this literature by investigating the impact of microcredit programmes on alleviating poverty and empowering women in Cairo, Egypt. I also investigate the efficiency of management policies of microcredit institutions in targeting the ‘real’ poor. Lastly provide some insights on how to enhance these programmes effectiveness in alleviating poverty. Using a quasi experimental research design, this study supports the extant literature that found a positive impact of micr…
Environmental Education, Values and Attitudes of Youth in Lebanese Secondary Schools: A Comparative Analysis
2015
Master thesis development management- University of Agder, 2015 Economic development has been a cause of environmental degradation for several decades. Legal measures have been taken in many countries to curb the environmental impact, but awareness, particularly among the youth, is vital in safeguarding future generations. Environmental education (EE) has been developed in response to this need and implemented in many parts of the world. In the last few decades this idea has been expanded to include related issues, such as social justice, and is now more widely known as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Lebanon started incorporating EE into their state school curriculum in the la…
Is quality education a livelihood strategy? : the relevance of secondary school education in Kisoro district, southwestern Uganda
2011
Master thesis in development management- University of Agder 2011 This research addresses the secondary school education‘s impact on people‘s livelihood strategies in Kisoro district, south-western Uganda. Currently, approximately 80 percent of households in the district use agricultural livelihood strategies to produce food and generate income. Most parents want their children to attend secondary school. Historic events have impacted Ugandans‘ attitudes towards the rural lifestyle and livelihood strategies. Furthermore, past events resulted into a school system dominated by academic subjects and teacher-centeredness encouraging cramming of information rather than independent and critical t…