Essays about: "West Africa."

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  1. 21. Status Disputes and Defiance in Postcolonial Relations: : How Can We understand France’s Increasingly Contested Status in Francophone West Africa?

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Janusz Gloger; [2022]
    Keywords : france; west africa; post colonial; conflict; status; role theory; holsti; bull;

    Abstract : France is currently being faced with an increasing fury and insurrection in its former African colonies. This took many commentators by surprise. Afterall, French influence has been waning for at least two decades in the face of an increasing array of “new” players entering – what used to be considered – France’s “backyard”. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Right to Remain a Child: A Comparative Study of the Relationship between Norm Translation and Child Soldiers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Felicia Svensson Calleja; [2022]
    Keywords : Norm translation; Child Protection; Child Soldiers; Legitimacy; Rationality; Deterrence; OPAC; CRC; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Despite the international norm against the recruitment and use of child soldiers, some rebel groups continue to recruit children while others do not. Why is this so? This thesis explores the relationship between the translation of child protection norms and child soldier recruitment in four countries of West Africa: Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, and Mali. READ MORE

  4. 23. COVID-19 MEASURES AND DEMOCRACY IN WEST AFRICA A case study of Nigeria and Ghana

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Bright Osas Osamwonyi; [2021-07-20]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In trying to respond to the covid19 pandemic, the government in nascent democracies like Nigeria and Ghana initiated measures and policies to mitigate the adverse effect of the pandemic. Measures such as lockdowns, public health measures and social distancing measures, were enacted although these measures were needed but the implementation of these measures affected democratic principles especially the egalitarian principle of democracy. READ MORE

  5. 24. Techno-economic study for a 50 MW PV plant in Nigeria

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Jacob Kelly; [2021]
    Keywords : Photovoltaics; monofacial; bifacial; fixed mounting; single-axis tracking; inverter loading ratio; utility PV plant; solar farm; LCOE optimisation; Nigeria;

    Abstract : As part of Nigeria’s drive to increase electricity production capacity and shift to renewable sources, a new 50 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant is proposed for a town in north-west Nigeria. Rather than using conventional monofacial modules and fixed mounting, it is of interest to consider a selection of new technologies which are attracting growing attention in the global utility PV market. READ MORE

  6. 25. Differentiating Vulnerability to Climate Change

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Pauline Clara Wedepohl; [2021]
    Keywords : vulnerability; informal settlements; residential areas; climate change; climate-proofing cities; South Africa; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change affects every ecosystem, country, and individual on this planet. However, its impacts are felt differently across time and space, differentiating between the diverse communities, depending on their vulnerability. READ MORE