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Moderating the Effects of Corruption on Community Development through Transparent Governance : A Case Study of Nando and Aguleri Community in Anambra…
2018
Master's thesis Global development and planning UT505 - University of Agder 2018 This study investigates public perception of corruption and its effects on the development of Nando and Aguleri community in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State Nigeria. The main aim has been to understand the local people’s perception on the effects of corruption on community development and whether transparent governance can moderate the identified effects. Purposive sampling was used to sample participants from five categories of group in the community over their experience to the research topic. I utilized qualitative research strategy, using mainly semi-structured interviews, focus group di…
The importance of Culture and Context in Disaster Risk Reduction : A Case Study of Women in Batticaloa`s Perceptions on Vulnerability to Natural Disa…
2018
Master's thesis Global development and planning UT505 - University of Agder 2018 The aim of this thesis has been to assess perceptions on vulnerability to natural disasters and disaster risk reduction efforts among women in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka. Batticaloa is one of the poorest districts in Sri-Lanka with vulnerabilities linked to linked to several factors; the impact of the war, the tsunami, and water related climate variability which again affects health and safety, water resources, agriculture and fisheries, access to services and livelihood/economic development of families and communities (Humanity & Inclusion, n. d.). Disasters are often considered the “antithesis of human de…
Studentmobilitet i høyere utdanning : Muligheten som fostrer ambisjoner og endrer selvforståelse
2018
Masteroppgave global utvikling og samfunnsplanlegging UT505 - Universitetet i Agder 2018 The background for this paper is to identity how foreign exchange affects future prospects for students. In higher education today, studies, exchange, internships and field courses abroad is a possibility for many students, which creates student mobility where one can participate in higher education across national borders. Data was collected by interviewing students that had a variation in age, nationality and education. The only claim for participating in data collection, was that the students were at the moment students at University of Agder and had been or was currently on foreign studies. The anal…
Community-Based Organisations’ Role in Refugee Integration : A Case Study in Kristiansand, Norway
2018
Master's thesis Global development and planning UT505 - University of Agder 2018 Refugees is one of the major concentration of the world without considering the borders or economic level of the country. Recently, Europe also has received large number of refugees. Norway has also received many refugees from conflict zones recently. When refugees arrive to the host country it is the country responsibility to start and conduct the refugee integration process. Norway has its own refugee integration plan, and municipalities are given more responsibilities in refugee integration process. I have selected the Kristiansand municipality as my research area which is one of the municipalities in Norway…
Exploring the role of CBOs in the social integration of refugees : Case study in Kristiansand, Norway
2017
Master's thesis Global development and planning UT505 - University of Agder 2017 The arrival of refugees to European countries have increased with the conflicts around the world. However, the influx of more migrants in search of safety, better lives and work in the developed world continues to create a deep social cleavage. This thesis investigates some commonly neglected dimensions of forced migration and refugee integration. It examines the challenges refugees face in their everyday lives, and how CBOs address the challenges through their social integration programs and activities. Norway has a refugee integration plan and most of the responsibilities of the integration has been given to …
Pregnant, away from home. Maternal Health Care in Norway : Exploring migrant women's experiences of the maternal health care system in Norway
2021
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505) This master thesis explores migrant women’s experiences with the maternal health care system in Norway, using a qualitative research strategy. It is based on interviews conducted with migrant women living in Kristiansand, who have given birth in Norway, as well as interviews with health workers in the maternal health service. The migrant women shared their personal experiences from pregnancy to childbirth whiles the health workers also gave their personal experiences related to providing antenatal and post-natal care. This was specific to migrant women living in Norway. My study adopts the ‘Quality of Care’ framework with a focus on…
Do web-based pedagogical tools promote self-regulated learning in university students : a case study of the learning management system at National Un…
2017
Master's thesis Global development and planning UT505 - University of Agder 2017 Education forms the core of all developmental activities. There exists a strong relationship between education and socio-economic development. However, only the education that prepares individuals which contribute to the society has the potential to unriddle dismal economic growth in the developing countries. The education system in most of the developing countries can be streamlined by employing technology to facilitate the learning processes. Hence an indirect yet a decisive role of technology for better education which paves the way to socio-economic development cannot be denied. Many universities even thoug…
The role of automated feedback in learning to program - Puzzle pieces of ICT-supported education for sustainability
2020
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505)
#Makeadifference : A thesis exploring motivations and purpose for social media use within Norwegian Citizen Initiatives for Global Solidarity
2021
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505) This thesis explores motivations and purpose for social media use within nine Norwegian Citizen Initiatives for Global Solidarity (CIGS). There is little research about these small development actors in Norway and especially regarding how social media is used. Their contribution to the international development scheme is often not recognized, but it is believed that their influence is substantial. As many others, the initiatives use social media to document and inform about their projects and interventions. Considering we are in the midst of a pandemic; this study has also taken a further look at how COVID-19 has affected the CIGS a…
Towards a legal standard? Human rights in Norwegian businesses : A case study on how cooperation between non-governmental organizations and business …
2021
Master's thesis in Global Development and Planning (UT505) In 2011, the United Nations endorsed the UNGP principles developed by Harvard professor John Ruggie. The “protect, respect and remedy” framework has become an international standard for business conduct considering human rights. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for human rights violations to happen in relation to global production. For many years, civil society organizations in Norway have campaigned for legislation to be implemented, where the Norwegian government has responded that voluntary business practice is more effective. Since 2018, Etikkinformasjonsutvalget has investigated if there a need for a human rights law in Norweg…