Essays about: "maasai"
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1. Seroprevalence of feline panleukopenia virus in domesticated cats in Maasai Mara, Kenya : a possible threat of transmission to wildlife?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a highly contagious virus that can stay stable in the environment for a long period of time. The virus can infect both domesticated cats, wild felids, and other wild animals. It has the highest morbidity and mortality rate in new-born and young kittens. READ MORE
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2. “We have to speak one language to stop FGM“ : Inside and outside perspectives on challenges and strategies related to the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting within the Maasai in the Northern central part of in Tanzania
University essay fromAbstract : Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a universal concern, with more than 200 million girls and women alive today who have undergone the practice primarily concentrated in Africa. The Maasai, a semi-nomadic ethnic group inhabiting the Northern Central part of Tanzania, have the highest rate of FGM/C in the whole country. READ MORE
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3. Stakeholders role in Sustainble Tourism Development. : A case study in Kenya, linked to Maasai culture.
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : To keep in mind while reading and focus of the thesis: - Sustainable tourism, what is it and who is it for? - How can the tourist industry affect cultures? - Why do some hosting population fear culture losses but happily receive tourists? - Why do people choose to travel? - What and how can I as an individual contribute? The numbers of international tourists are steadily increasing along globalization, which makes it an important phenomenon to highlight. The tourist industry contributes to global development, which would preferably be done through sustainability’s three pillars: economically, socially, and environmentally. READ MORE
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4. The sensitivity of the Maasai Mara Conservancy Model to external shocks
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historiaAbstract : Biodiversity loss caused by human activities is considered to be one of the greatest challenges to the stability of our planet. Protected areas emerged as a solution to this challenge, but they are not always successful due to the exclusion and displacement of local communities that live in proximity to the protected area, especially in low income countries. READ MORE
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5. Renewable Energy and the Resettlement of Local Communities - A Case Study of the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant and the Maasai Community
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografiAbstract : The government of Kenya has committed to run on 100% renewable energy by 2030 as part of the new national development goals, and as a result, the country calls for the construction of additional energy plants. However, the construction of these energy plants have in many cases affected local communities who have been forced to relocate to other areas. READ MORE