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  1. 1. The future of the Sámi people in a developing modern world : A qualitative comparison of Sweden and Norway´s handling of Sámi land use and self-determination

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Felicia Arvidsson; Andrea Fröberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Indigenous peoples; Indigenous rights; Sámi people; Norway; Sweden; Land use; Self-determination; Minorities; Sustainability; Climate change; Human rights;

    Abstract : Indigenous peoples are living all over the world. In Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, live the last indigenous peoples of Europe, the Sámi people. Just like many other indigenous peoples in the world they need to find a way to coexist with the majority population in their home state. READ MORE

  3. 2. Religion in social and spiritual development : A case study on five Christian churches in Växjö, Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Guidaí Díaz; [2023]
    Keywords : Social development; Spiritual development; Social work; Religion; Christian; Developed countries;

    Abstract : There are thousands of religions around the world. Religious communities are often involved in developmental spheres and for many places are the main actors, especially in developing countries, this is why their work is important. READ MORE

  4. 3. Scrutinizing local views of the role of education in relation to western mainstream views : a case-study from Tanzania

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbete

    Author : Najah Abyan; Caroline Petersen; [2023]
    Keywords : Babati; capability; education; freedom; gender; socioeconomic differences; Babati; Tanzania; kapabilitete; frihet; utbildning; genus; socioekonomiska skillnader;

    Abstract : This case study was conducted to give an in-depth analysis of the local stakeholder’s views on the role of education in Babati, Tanzania. The goal is to investigate differences and similarities between the views in Babati and mainstream western views, exemplified by the theory of Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen while being attentive to gender and socioeconomic differences. READ MORE

  5. 4. AID EFFICIENCY: CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT OR VALUE FOR MONEY A comparative study of Sida and DFID

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Viorica Doros; [2021-02-22]
    Keywords : Sen’s capability approach; value for money; aid efficiency; Sida; DFID; agency; well-being; IAGG;

    Abstract : Evaluative frameworks of aid efficiency have various approaches based on donor priorities, international agreements and agenda, and existing theories in place. This thesis aims to investigate whether measurement of capabilities enhancement is losing ground to Value for Money Approach – a theory perceived to look into cost-effectiveness and economic growth only. READ MORE

  6. 5. Towards a Green Global Golden Age? : ICT enabled cornucopian sustainability and a suggestion for its reform

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kai Christian Wagner; [2017]
    Keywords : green growth; rebound effect; human development; doughnut economics; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This conceptual thesis analyses Carlota Pérez vision of a ‘Green Global Golden Age’ that is supposed to reconcile the tension between economic growth and sustainability (Pérez, 2016b). Aiming to address the pressing issue of continued unsustainability, Pérez’ proposed solution is based on the assumption that technological innovation in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can successfully decouple economic growth from unsustainable levels of raw material consumption and environmental pollution. READ MORE