Essays about: "local politicians"

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  1. 1. It Takes Two to Tango: Perceptions and Motivations Towards Campaign Clientelism in Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Fubu Ngubu; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: Campaign clientelism; Information theory; mixed methods; System justification theory; Zambia.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Various studies on clientelism usually start from a common puzzle: Why is campaign clientelism widely practised by politicians even when they have no means of ensuring reciprocity from the voters? Similarly, why is campaign clientelism widespread amongst voters despite its numerous negative consequences on societies, democracy, and development? These puzzles have motivated my research, where I attempt to understand the perceptions and motivations of politicians and voters towards campaign clientelism in Zambia. To address the research question, two forms of data collection methods were utilised, in-depth interviews with politicians at the local level and a survey of voters in densely populated areas (Lusaka and Kitwe). READ MORE

  3. 2. FOREIGN WAR,LOCAL WIN? : The invasion of Ukraine through the lens of onlinepolitical campaigns in the Czech Republic

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Silvestr Horák; [2023]
    Keywords : Political campaigning; media domestication; online communication; Facebook; Twitter;

    Abstract : In 2022, Russia started a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This act had created turmoil outside of Ukraine’s border and politicians around the globe took this as a chance to promote themselves and their values. This thesis follows how was the war used in the Czech Republic during Senatorial, Municipal, and Presidential campaigns. READ MORE

  4. 3. Political Ecology of renewable energy transitions on the Åland Islands

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Moon Hee Chu; Miroslav Lakota; [2023]
    Keywords : Renewable energy transitions; Sustainability Science; Offshore wind farms; Political Ecology; Gender; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Amidst a climate and biodiversity crisis, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources has become imperative. On the Åland Islands, planned large-scale offshore wind farms offer potential economic growth but entail environmental and social impacts. READ MORE

  5. 4. Vindkraft i Tönsen : en studie om lokal acceptans för vindkraft

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Viktor Rombrant; [2023]
    Keywords : vindkraft; klimatomställning; energirättvisa; platstillhörighet; landsbygdsutveckling;

    Abstract : Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka invånares och politikers samt tjänstepersoners syn på befintlig vindkraft i Bollnäs kommun. Studien syftar också till att bidra med förståelse för vilka utmaningar som finns med fortsatt utbyggnad av vindkraft, och hur acceptans för vindkraft kan förbättras. READ MORE

  6. 5. Ungdomsråd: inflytande eller ”youth-washing”? : en studie om ungdomsrådens möjligheter att göra ungdomars röster hörda och delaktiga i en hållbar stadsutveckling

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Lina Strömqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : ungdomsråd; ungdomsdeltagande; meningsfullhet; inflytande; samhällsplanering;

    Abstract : Det finns ett stort behov av att göra ungdomar delaktiga i kommunernas utveckling. Offentliga rum är sällan anpassade efter ungdomars behov, trots att de har en viktig roll för ungdomars utveckling. READ MORE