Essays about: "local policy and practice"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 103 essays containing the words local policy and practice.

1. 1. From Policy to Practice : Addressing the Challenges of Women Refugees in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda

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

   Author : Johan Diez; [2023]
   Keywords : Peace and Conflict Studies; Refugee Policy; UNHCR; UN Women; Peace; and Security Agenda; Bidibidi Refugee Settlement; Yumbe District; Uganda Refugee Policy; Local Action Plan; National Action Plan; Ethnography; Applied Social Sciences; Case Study; Constructivism; Document Analysis; Thematic Analysis; Interviews; Women in Development; Women and Development; Gender and Development; Women in Forced Migration; Decentralization; Negative Peace; Positive Peace; Situational Peace; Cultural Violence; Structural Violence; Direct Violence; Positive Peacebuilding; Feminist Peace Theory;

   Abstract : This applied social sciences case study examines the efficiency of the ‘Yumbe Local Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security’ in addressing the perceived and experienced adversities of women refugees in the Bidibidi refugee settlement, Uganda. This is done by collecting data from the Bidibidi settlement through interviews and discussions with the refugee and host population, as well as with relevant organizations and governmental actors. READ MORE

3. 2. Preparing Teachers for Inclusion in a Homogeneous Society : A Case Study of a Czech Univesity's Approach to Inclusive Education

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

   Author : Katarzyna Twarog; [2023]
   Keywords : Inclusion; Multiculturalism; Multicultural Education; social justice approach; culture;

   Abstract : Inclusive education is a broad topic which includes research in the areas of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, language, religion and ability. Since the end of the Second World War it has become an important concept discussed internationally in both policy and research. READ MORE

4. 3. Exploring the Engagement and Network Building of Organizations with or in Energy Communities in the Swedish context. A study to understand the European Union energy transition agenda shaped in practice

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

   Author : Ardiana Jaku; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Energy communities (ECs) are considered in the European Union as an important instrument in accelerating the transition to clean energy, with a focus on just transition and social sustainability. In Sweden, ECs are mentioned in various laws and regulations, but there is no specific legislation dedicated to ECs. READ MORE

5. 4. Uncovering the Role of Urban Governance Practices for Nature-based Solutions: Investigating the Instrumentalization Pathways in European Cities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Malek Al Jebaie; [2023]
   Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Nature-based solutions (NbS) have proven effective in addressing urban sustainability challenges. This thesis focuses on bridging the gap in NbS short-term interventions, scale, and financial barriers. READ MORE

6. 5. Motives, Implementation and Side Effects : An interview study about the regionalisation of Sweden's Schengen visa management in Sub-Saharan Africa

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statsvetenskap

   Author : Albin Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : new public management; public diplomacy; Schengen visa management; Sweden; Sub-Saharan Africa;

   Abstract : A challenge when reforming public management is the potential risk of side effects as policy intentions often come with unintended consequences in practice. For the field of International Relations (IR), management reforms affecting the foreign service are particularly relevant as they go beyond the domestic context with potential implications also for state relations with foreign publics. READ MORE