Essays about: "Sofia Buhlin"

Found 3 essays containing the words Sofia Buhlin.

  1. 1. Aid Nothing More Than a Charity Bone Thrown : Have Past Failures prepared us for Future Success?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper, SV

    Author : Sofia Buhlin; [2010]
    Keywords : Aid; USAID; EDF; Sub- Saharan Africa; evaluation.;

    Abstract : Abstract This article investigates the complex issue of aid, and differs from other attempts at evaluating the outcomes and policies of aid since this evaluation is solely based on the policies of the donor countries. It investigates if, and how well, the world´s two greatest aid donors, The European Developmental Fund (EDF) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) responds to recent research and the need for change in this policy area in respect to Sub- Saharan African states. READ MORE

  2. 2. Aid as a Path on the Muddled Road Toward Democratization? : A quantitative multiple case study on the impact of aid on the democratization process in Sub Saharan Africa

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Sofia Buhlin; [2009]
    Keywords : Aid; democracy; developing states; corruption; regression analyze; opposition fractionalization; civil liberties; politcal participation; military officers in power;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with the problematic question of aid as a helping hand to states that are in the process of developing democracy. It focuses on the Sub Saharan African region as a critical case, and furthermore upon the aid contributions made by the European Union during the time period of 1996-2006. READ MORE

  3. 3. Democratic Accountability in a System of Global Governance: The case of the European Union : A sheer thought of utopia or a possible outcome?

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Sofia Buhlin; [2008]
    Keywords : Accountability; the EU; democracy; legitimacy; responsibility; global governance; democracy theory;

    Abstract : Abstract This thesis deals with the democratic accountability question within systems of global governance, but focuses on the European Union. The main ambition has been to explore and give an account for the current situation, and lack of accountability as a part of the European Union democratic deficit. READ MORE