Essays about: "crime in africa"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 30 essays containing the words crime in africa.

  1. 11. Violent Cities in Times of Peace : A Study on Reducing Criminal Violence in Post-War Urban Communities in South Africa

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Elmo Jansen; [2017]
    Keywords : post-war urban criminal violence; South Africa; crime prevention; crime control; urban communities;

    Abstract : The end of civil war does not equal the end of violence. Many post-war societies struggle with anoutburst of criminal violence in major cities, after armed conflicts have officially ended in peaceagreements. Crime control programs are a response to reduce criminal violence, but vary greatly interms of level of implementation, approach, and success. READ MORE

  3. 12. Analysing the use of remote sensing & geospatial technology to combat wildlife crime in East and Southern Africa

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Isla Duporge; [2016]
    Keywords : sustainable development; poaching; illegal hunting; environmental crime; remote sensing; green surveillance;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses the use of remote sensing technologies in efforts that seek to combat wildlife crime in East and Southern Africa. Companies and organisations working on the development of remote sensing technology used for anti-poaching efforts, in the study region, are identified through the creation of a database. READ MORE

  4. 13. Framing Transfrontier Nature Conservation : The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park and the Vision of 'Peace Parks' in Southern Africa

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Kristina Berglund; [2015]
    Keywords : Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park; Peace Parks; Transfrontier Conservation Areas; Actor-Network; Framing; Global Environmental History;

    Abstract : Within the broad field of global environmental history this master thesis analyses transfrontier conservation areas (TFCAs) also known as 'peace parks', and explores how the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP) has been envisioned, described, motivated and implemented. Using Actor-Network Theory and Framing Analysis, the thesis analyses how the idea of the GLTP and the critique against it has been framed over time through the analysis of official reports and academic research in combination with in-depth interviews with key actors. READ MORE

  5. 14. Assessing location choices of Swedish firms: South Africa and beyond

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Louise Söderlind; Cecilia Larzon; [2014-12-12]
    Keywords : South Africa; sub-Saharan Africa; Swedish firms; foreign direct investments; location-specific factors; risks; challenges;

    Abstract : South Africa is considered the most developed country in sub-Saharan Africa and has since the end of apartheid experienced political, economic and social development. After apartheid, investments increased rapidly, including those sourcing from Swedish firms. READ MORE

  6. 15. Restorative Justice - An Apporoach To Reduce Youth Crime In South Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Maria Nilsson; [2012-11-22]
    Keywords : Crime; recidivism; reintegration; restorative; justice; South Africa; youth;

    Abstract : Restorative justice is internationally a well-debated concept that carries different perceptions. It seeks to understand the impact of crime rather than the cause, and identifies the need of all parties affected by the crime; the offender, the victim and the community. READ MORE