Essays about: "Civil society participation in development"

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1. 21. Civil Society Participation in EU Social Policy: A More Social EU with the Civil Society? A Case Study on the European Pillar of Social Rights

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Leyla Mammadli; [2019]
   Keywords : Key words: civil society; EU; social policy; EPSR; mobilization; political opportunity structure; framing process; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Traditionally, the role of the civil society in the EU policy-making has been week in comparison with the business associations and trade unions who are the social partners of the EU. However, this weakness forced the civil society to unite under a common network, which became to be known as Social Platform. READ MORE

3. 22. Re-Imagining Civic Influence in Contemporary Uganda : A Study of Pentecostalism´s Role in the Empowerment of Kampala Youth

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Vincent Bagne Weinstock; [2019]
   Keywords : Youth; marginalisation; Pentecostalism; agency; identity-making; community of solidarity; empowerment; constructive behaviour; civil rights; participation; Kampala; Uganda;

   Abstract : This thesis explores what role Pentecostalism has as an emerging actor in Uganda in terms of empowering the largely marginalised youth population. Therefore, the purpose of the thesis is to examine how Pentecostalism may contribute to youth´s participation and influence in society and, as such, the realisation of their civil rights as the sovereigns of the country. READ MORE

4. 23. Disciplining coal resistance : the dynamics of violence and power in disciplining the resistance against the Hambach coal mine in Germany

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Vera Schumann; [2019]
   Keywords : resistance; disciplining dissent; violence; Galtung; power; climate justice;

   Abstract : With climate change being one of the biggest challenges our society is faced with, resistance against fossil fuel companies is on the rise. One such example is the resistance against the Hambach coal mine close to Cologne in Western Germany which is the world’s largest opencast lignite mine. READ MORE

5. 24. The advent of Sustainable Transport in Scotland : The implementation of Glasgow’s Strategic Plans for Cycling and the case of South City Way

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Georgi Gushlekov; [2019]
   Keywords : sustainable development; cycling; Glasgow; urban planning; cycling policy; public engagement;

   Abstract : This study explores the option of stimulating cycling activity as part of the strife of the modern city towards adopting the principles of sustainable development in order to shape the everyday habits of its inhabitants. The case of the city of Glasgow was chosen as an appropriate example of the potential obstacles and benefits which the implementation of cycling policies is attributed with. READ MORE

6. 25. Civil Society Advocacy for Decentralization and Youth Participation in Local Elections Through Facebook: The Tunisian Case

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Mohamed Eymen Gamha; [2019]
   Keywords : Decentralization; Advocacy; Local elections; Civil society; Civic engagement; Youth; Tunisia; North Africa;

   Abstract : This masters thesis discusses Tunisian civil society’s advocacy for decentralization and local elections throughout 2018 on Facebook, while considering age and gender dynamics. Existing studies provide an overview of the decentralization reform process in Tunisia and other countries in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region. READ MORE