Essays about: "lake victoria"
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1. Making Artisanal Gold Miners ‘Investable’ - A Novel Means of ‘Improving’ Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining? A neoliberal eco-governmentality analysis of ‘responsible’ artisanal and small-scale gold mining: the case of the Lake Victoria Gold Programme in Migori County, Kenya
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : Objectives: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) - a labour-intensive and low-tech mode of minerals extraction and processing - has received increasing attention amidst global commodity booms and its concurrent expansion. Infamously associated with negative social and environmental impacts, responsible mining initiatives have emerged to promote, measure, and enforce sustainable mining practices for ASM. READ MORE
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2. BIOMETRIC FINGERPRINT TECHNOLOGY FOR ESTIMATING FREQUENT HIV TESTING AND HIV INCIDENCE AMONG MOBILE MEN AND WOMEN IN FISHING COMMUNITIES ALONG LAKE VICTORIA, UGANDA
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för medicinAbstract : Background: HIV/AIDS remains a major global health burden, and albeit declines in infections observed in more recent time, key populations account for most of the new infections. Recommendations such as “test and treat” and “frequent testing” as prevention, can help combat HIV. READ MORE
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3. Monitoring wetland cover changes during the past two decades within the protected areas of the Sudd wetland in South Sudan using MODIS data
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : The Sudd wetland, situated along the White Nile in the Republic of South Sudan, is recognized internationally for its unique environmental features. The distinctive ecological characteristics have resulted in the creation of numerous nature reserves in efforts to conserve the habitats and ecosystem services provided. READ MORE
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4. Preliminary Investigation into Quantitation of Pharmaceuticals in Lake Victoria Sediments : Development of a Method for Analysis of 11 Pharmaceuticals
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema MiljöförändringAbstract : Although Lake Victoria is threatened by pollution there is a lack of knowledge about pharmaceuticals contaminants drained into the lake from large cities bordering the lake. Hence, the purpose of this project was to develop, validate and apply a method for analysis of pharmaceutical compounds accumulating in the Lake Victoria sediments. READ MORE
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5. A Prefeasibility Analysis of a PV Mini Grid with Ice Plant on Buvu Island in Lake Victoria
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Improving energy access through the provision of sustainable electrification is fundamental to reducing poverty and facilitating development in many areas of rural Sub Saharan Africa. The region currently suffers from severe energy inequality, with 81% of people relying on traditional forms of biomass for direct energy provision. READ MORE