Essays about: "NGOs influence on politics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words NGOs influence on politics.

1. 1. “What Is the 'Problem' Represented to Be?” - A thematic discourse analysis of six reports on the human rights abuses and lived effects of LGBTQIAP+ persons in Sri Lanka

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

   Author : Clara Nishani Holm; [2021]
   Keywords : LGBTQIAP ; Sri Lanka; WPR; NGO reports; discourse; gender; sexual orientation; human rights; penal code; representation; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : NGOs are influential actors in world politics and development efforts. During the last decade increasing numbers of NGOs, international and national, have been reporting on the violations of the human rights of LGBTQIAP+ persons and the challenges these people face in their lives. READ MORE

3. 2. Influencing Green: Climate Change, State Policy and Civil Society

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

   Author : Vandana Hettiaratchi; [2020]
   Keywords : civil society; climate change; policy; Sri Lanka; role; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Climate change endangers the security of humans, economies, ecosystems and societies, and has become one of the biggest problems faced by mankind over the last two decades. National governments, civil society and the private sector are working together to formulate policies and take actions to adapt and mitigate to the impacts of climate change. READ MORE

4. 3. The Victims’ Law in Colombia – a result of transnational advocacy work for the rights of the victims?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sophie Åkerhielm; [2012]
   Keywords : Transnational advocacy networks; NGOs; victims’ movement; the Victims’ Law; Colombia; political opportunity structures.; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This is a case study that aims to explain the adoption of the Victims’ Law by investigating the transnational advocacy networks’ work for the rights of the victims of the armed conflict in Colombia. Theories of transnational advocacy networks and opportunity structures are applied in order to understand the long term advocacy work for the victims’ rights, but also to explain their influence on the legislative period. READ MORE

5. 4. Constructing Politics : Discrepancy and Discourses in the E-waste Domain

   University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle; Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Fredrik Envall; Martin Forsman Hedman; [2012]
   Keywords : Political handling; electronic waste; discourse analysis; public debate; USA; Sweden; discrepancy; Politisk hantering; elektronikavfall; diskursanalys; offentlig debatt; USA; Sverige; diskrepans;

   Abstract : The societal benefits of new technology and electronic products can hardly be underestimated. However, new technological achievements bring problems as well since obsolete products, due to ever-growing amounts and complex composition, are difficult to handle in a sound manner. READ MORE

6. 5. Agenda Setting in the OECD - NGOs influence on OECD's Development Agenda

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ashkan Panahirad; [2010]
   Keywords : OECD; Political opportunity; Paris declaration; Framing process; Influence; Agenda-Setting; NGO; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The proliferation of NGOs with an international agenda has been one of the most profound trends in international relations during the past years. Their role in the outcome of international politics has however been insufficiently theorized. READ MORE