Essays about: "master thesis kenya"
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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. In the Shadow of the Pandemic : Exploring the Intersection of Crisis and Human Trafficking in Kenya. A Qualitative Case Study on the Effects of COVID-19 on Vulnerabilities, Emerging Trends, and NGO Responses
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : The COVID-19 pandemic caused severe economic and social disruptions in Kenya, which exacerbated vulnerabilities and raised concerns about potential increases in human trafficking. Therefore, this qualitative case study examines how the pandemic affected human trafficking and NGO responses during this period. READ MORE
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3. It Takes Two to Tango - Does ‘Municipal Partnership’ promote mutuality and equality between Global North and South partners?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : The partnership-based approach in international development cooperation is believed to bring a more balanced relationship between the actors than traditional development approaches. However, previous studies have revealed limitations in achieving a mutual relationship between the partners. READ MORE
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4. Perception and management strategies for climate-induced risks among pastoralists and agro-pastoralists : a case study from dry land farming systems in northern Kenya
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Agriculture is the backbone of many economies around the world, and it is arguably the sector most affected by climate change with its variability and extremes. Farmers have suffered significant losses as a result of such occurrences in the past and have used a variety of risk management strategies to deal with the risks involved. READ MORE
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5. Venture Capital flows to fintech innovators in Africa: How governmental policy and actions affect the ecosystem and capital sources
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This master’s thesis explores aspects of the current state of fintech and venture capital within Africa as an emerging market, bringing to light the policies and actions of the different governments that contribute to stimulate the market. The study looks at policies and actions that directly relate to fintech and those that relate to venture capital and brings out the connection between both. READ MORE
