Essays about: "Burkina Faso"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 58 essays containing the words Burkina Faso.

  1. 31. Sexuality, Gender empowerment and Development. A case study of clitoral rehabilitation of excision-affected women in Burkina Faso

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Aminata Tamboura-Le Bas; [2015]
    Keywords : clitoral reconstruction; empowerment; feminine genital mutilation; gender equality; genital reconstructive surgery; sexuality; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This qualitative case study explores the empowering potentialities of clitoral reconstruction for mutilated women in Burkina Faso. In this developing country of sub-Saharan Africa, historical high prevalence rates of excision leave millions of women in the most physical and mental ill being. READ MORE

  3. 32. Sugar host preferences in adult Anopheles coluzzii : dry season plant selection in Burkina Faso

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Louise Malmgren; [2015]
    Keywords : malaria; Burkina faso; dry season; Anopheles; Culex; Anopheles gambiae; Anopheles coluzzii; sugar source selection; preference; preference ranking; Delonix regia; Carica papaya; Mangifera indica; Thevetia neriifolia; Jatropha curcas; Azadirachta indica; Banana musa; probing; feeding; perching;

    Abstract : Human plasmodian species, transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, are still one of the leading causes of human mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. To supplement current vector control strategies, more knowledge about mosquito ecology is required. Central to studies is how malaria vectors relate to their blood hosts. READ MORE

  4. 33. Trädens interception i ett semiaritt agroforestry-system i Burkina Faso, västra Afrika

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Axelina Jonsson; Erik Sköld; [2015]
    Keywords : nederbörd; jordbruk; hydrologi; regnperiod;

    Abstract : Vi har undersökt storleken på enskilda träds interception i ett semiaridt klimat. Interception är den nederbörd som fångas upp av exempelvis trädkronor och därefter avdunstar till atmosfären. Denna studie är en del av ett projekt som har tittat närmare på trädens effekt på grundvattennivå och kolinlagring. READ MORE

  5. 34. The Cotton Dilemma A case study on what proceedings less powerful Members use in order to carry out challenges and discuss their economic interests within the configuration of WTO

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ida Wertsén; [2014-07-01]
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    Abstract : Cotton has great importance to the global trade market, and could be a solution of economic improvement in developing countries. Although, African cotton is generally cheaper to produce, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mali have experienced difficulties to maintain competitiveness on the market. READ MORE

  6. 35. Privatization of State Owned Enterprises: An Analysis of Impact on Regional Migration Patterns in Zambia Between 1990-2000

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kulturgeografi

    Author : Mwila Chabala; [2014]
    Keywords : Privatization; Migration; Liberalization; Nationalization; Population;

    Abstract : Throughout history, migration has been an ongoing phenomenon driven by various factors ranging from social, political, economic and environmental situations. Zambia is not immune to migration and has seen a considerable share of its population engage in both internal and external migratory activities. READ MORE