Essays about: "NGO development assistance"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words NGO development 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. Household’s livelihood trajectories in the context of man-made and natural disasters : a case study from Swat, Pakistan
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : The purpose of this case study is to explore livelihood trajectories in the context of manmade and natural disasters in three villages of Swat district, Pakistan. These three villages were deeply affected by an armed conflict between the Taliban and Pakistan Army from 2006 to 2009 separately by floods in 2010. READ MORE