Essays about: "social studies in nigeria"

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  1. 11. The Roles and Challenges of Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in combating Violence Against Women in Nigeria. A case study of Women’s Right Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA).

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender

    Author : Imaobong Olsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Violence; Violence against women; gender; NGO; WRAPA; Nigeria; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to assess the effort of Non-Governmental Organization in combating violence against women in Nigeria using an NGO known as Women Right Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA). This study uses qualitative method in gathering empirical data as well as in the analysis. READ MORE

  3. 12. Compensating for the Government’s Failures? NGOs and the Civil Regulation of Shell in Nigeria

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Niklas Stappenbeck; [2010]
    Keywords : corporate social responsibility; civil regulation; NGOs; Shell; Nigeria; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper aims to enhance the understanding of the extent to which non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are able to shape the civil regulation of transnational corporations (TNCs), in addition to civil regulations’ potential to compensate for failed state-regulations. For this purpose, the paper examines the case of Shell’s civil regulation in Nigeria, where the oil-industry is effectively left unregulated by the state. READ MORE

  4. 13. Contributing to Leadership Literature through a Nigerian Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Angelica Marino; [2010]
    Keywords : leadership; Grounded Theory; African perspective; developing countries; Nigeria; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Nigeria’s inability to use its resources to increase the country’s development status has raised questions about the leadership within the country. Investigations show though that there is a not much research performed on leadership within developing countries. READ MORE

  5. 14. THE ROLE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH : A CASE STUDY OF MATORI LGA IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Patrick Onuorah; [2009]
    Keywords : SME; SMEDAN; GDP; ANDFI; NIPC; DFI;

    Abstract : This study, the role of small and medium sized enterprises for economic growth, was undertaken to find out how SME sub-sector in Nigeria has performed and its impact on the economic growth of the country. Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) is accepted globally as a tool for empowering the citizenry and economic growth. READ MORE

  6. 15. Vesico-vaginal fistula and psycho-social well-being of Nigerian women

    University essay from Tema hälsa och samhälle

    Author : Gbola Jonathan Fasakin; [2008]
    Keywords : Health; Vesico-vaginal fistula; Female genital mutilation; Maternal health; Women s health; Gender;

    Abstract : The problem of vesico-vagina fistula still remains a ravaging scourge in resource-poor countries of which Nigeria is visibly prominent. A majority of the cases are attributed to prolonged complicated labour due to inaccessibility of adequate and immediate obstetric health care. READ MORE