Essays about: "Benin"
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16. Differences in host plant preferences and olfactory physiology between populations of the moth Spodoptera littoralis established in Egypt and Benin
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)Abstract : This study was made to compare and distinguish any differences in olfactory recognition and host plant adaptation between two strains of cotton leaf worm, Spodoptera littoralis. The populations used were established in Egypt and Benin, Africa. READ MORE
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17. Managing Upward and Downward Accountability in an International Development Project - A Case Study of a World Bank Telecommunications Infrastructure Project in Benin
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledningAbstract : This thesis examines the research question: How is the Results Framework used to manage upward and downward accountability in a World Bank project and what implications does this have on project effectiveness? The thesis looks at the complex case of accountability in the international development industry, where the literature predicts that the needs of donors for control for showing impact (upward accountability) are incompatible with the needs of beneficiaries for learning for project management and participation for ownership (downward accountability). When these needs clash, stakeholder salience theory predicts that upward accountability wins out over downward accountability, which has negative implications on project effectiveness. READ MORE
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18. Wind Energy Assessment in Africa; A GIS-based approach
University essay from KTH/EnergisystemanalysAbstract : This study analyses the potential of onshore wind power on the African continent. Appropriate socio-economic and geographical constraints as well as current technology’s efficiencies are applied in order to reach the desired result. READ MORE
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19. Bini Customary law of inheritence : a shift in Igiogbe as a case study
University essay from HistoriaAbstract : Igiogbe cultural heritage has existed since the founding of Bini kingdom without any controversy; however since the Supreme Court decision in Idehen v Idehen the issue of Igiogbe has assumed new dimensions. Igiogbe - the house in which a Benin man lived and died devolves on his first son absolutely; but since the beginning of 20th century litigation as to the real meaning of Igiogbe and who is entitled to inheritance thereof began to increase. READ MORE
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20. The Electoral System and Political Culture - A Comparative Inquiry in an African Context
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This thesis aims to examine how the electoral system affects the behaviour of the political elites in an African context. My hypothesis is that different electoral system presents different incentives to political elites and that these incentives affect their behaviour, contributing to the formation of a specific political culture, more or less beneficial for the consolidation of democracy. READ MORE
