Essays about: "NGO assistance"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words NGO assistance.
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1. "Gender equality is still a vision, not a reality" : A case study on the use of gender mainstreaming in SIDA's assistance in climate projects in Bangladesh
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and as one of the world's most densely populated countries, the consequences are devastating for millions of people, not least for women who have limited mobility in a strong patriarchal society like Bangladesh (Momtaz, Shameem, 2015). Sweden has a well-known development cooperation with the country that has lasted for several decades. READ MORE
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2. GLOBAL SOLUTION, LOCAL INCLUSION? : A study of digital IDs for refugees in Uganda
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis examines the main implications, as well as future possibilities and challenges of a high-tech ID-system for refugees in Uganda. The implemented system captures biometric information and targets the UN sustainable development goal 16.9 legal identity for all. READ MORE
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3. Less is less? – A comparative case study of Finnish NGOs’ exit strategies after the cut of Finland's official development assistance in 2016
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The relationship between a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and a government can be unpredictable, which could complicate the NGO’s operations in a resource dependent environment. If a government decides to abruptly cut its official development assistance allocation towards the civil society; does that not only reflect the government’s new development policy but it might also jeopardize the continuity of civil society organizations’ activities. READ MORE
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4. Adaptability in NGO-projects : Learnings from NGO-projects managing food security in unstable environments
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The shift to a human security perspective has put food security on the agenda in development cooperation. In this world private actors are increasing their presence and a larger amount of aid is channeled through these organizations. However, there are little studies made on private actors in development cooperation, especially NGOs. READ MORE
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5. Building capacity to adapt to climate change through local actor support : a case study of an informal settlement in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of the most severe weather-related hazards over the coming decades. The poor in developing countries are particularly susceptible to climate change, often living in informal or precarious settlements. READ MORE