Essays about: "Non-governmental organisations"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 118 essays containing the words Non-governmental organisations.

  1. 31. Feelings of inclusion and community activities : A study into the feelings of social inclusion and sense of belonging for migrants living in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Caitlin Metcalfe-Bliss; [2020]
    Keywords : social inclusion; feelings; belonging; concept mapping; migrant experience; activity participation; community;

    Abstract : With increasing migration over the last few decades, over 20% of Sweden’s inhabitant are now foreign-born (Krzyżanowski, 2018). A policy shift stemming from the 2015 European migrant crisis (Hagelund, 2020) led to a decentring of integration management from national immigration policy to the local level (Scholten and Penninx, 2016). READ MORE

  2. 32. Towards refugee labour market integration: the case of Sweden

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Rockiner Kenneth Simoonga; [2020]
    Keywords : Refugee; Integration; Employability; Labour Market;

    Abstract : The Swedish integration policy has for a considerable time focused on the labour market integration in which different actors such as the Swedish Public Employment Service, Migration Agency, Municipalities, counties as well as non-governmental organisations and the churches come to play different roles in refugee integration. Refugees are introduced to the Swedish labour market and have their skills and educational qualifications validated by the Swedish Public Employment Service in preparation for the labour market. READ MORE

  3. 33. A study of the extent to which Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) work cooperatively with religious institutions to promote social and economic development in postcolonial countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Grace Montgomery; [2020]
    Keywords : Non-governmental organisations NGOs ; development; postcolonialism; postcolonial theory; religion; dependency theory; critical analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses the extent to which non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in postcolonial countries work with religious institutions to promote social and economic development. Through postcolonial theory, and by using a qualitative approach combined with a critical methodology, this thesis will examine the relationship between particular NGOs and religion in the countries in which they operate. READ MORE

  4. 34. To Empower Ethiopian Women : A Minor Field Study of how the Gender Reforms of the Ethiopian Government impact on Non-Governmental Organisations work with Women Empowerment

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Frida Tegnell; [2020]
    Keywords : Ethiopia; Gender Equality; Gender Reforms; Government; NGO; Women; Women Empowerment;

    Abstract : Ethiopia is a country that for centuries has been dominated by men. However, since 2018, the Prime Minister Abiye Ahmed has introduced gender reforms, including a gender balanced cabinet. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how the gender reforms affect three non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in their work to empower women. READ MORE

  5. 35. “Stop stealing our beaches” : A comparative study on how Mauritius and the Seychelles are affected by and deal with climate change and tourism

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Mollie Sager; Gabriella Sundberg; [2020]
    Keywords : the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; SDGs; SIDS; climate change; tourism; Mauritius; the Seychelles; vulnerability; resilience;

    Abstract : Small Island Developing States are known to be extra sensitive to environmental changes due to their geographical location and characteristics, and many are known as luxurious tourist destinations. This study explores how Mauritius and the Seychelles are affected by and deal with climate change and the negative impacts of tourism. READ MORE