Essays about: "namibia."

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  1. 11. Implementation of coping and adaptive measures by non-governmental organisations during drought : A case-study of the international federation of the red cross and crescent societies in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Oskar Karlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Coping; Adaptive; IFRC; International federation of the red cross; Namibia; Malawi; Vulnerability;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on cases of drought since it is one of the most common and disastrous natural hazards that we experience on earth. Non-governmental organisations have traditionally offered humanitarian aid directed to response and relief measures. READ MORE

  3. 12. Seeking their place in the sun : A case study on the self-perception of German tourists in postcolonial Namibia

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Anna Munkler; [2021]
    Keywords : Tourism; Colonial Heritage; Postcolonialism; Representation;

    Abstract : Tourism has various effects on society. Not only economic but also immaterial effects on destinations as well as on tourists themselves. Especially regarding tourism between the Global North and South, it is arguable if tourism is a social force influencing societies in a positive way or if it rather reinforces stereotypes and colonial structures. READ MORE

  4. 13. Like an Oak Tree He Survived : An Analysis of Masculinity Norms in Post-War Namibia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lovisa Salomonsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Hegemonic masculinity; Namibia; Post-conflict;

    Abstract : During the last decades, international organisations have worked hard to implement a gender awareness in their peace- and development programs. Many organizations, however, fail to include an awareness of masculinity construction, and gender has become synonymous with women. READ MORE

  5. 14. Echoes of the past : The legacy of the Herero-Nama genocide in Namibia

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Socialantropologiska institutionen

    Author : Jonatan Lyrefelt; [2020]
    Keywords : Genocide legacy; collective memory; narrative and silencing;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the legacy of the Herero-Nama genocide that occurred in 1904 to 1908 by examining the descendant’s narrative in contrast to the preeminent state narrative. I investigate both these narratives from the emic perspective of the Herero people in Namibia, who today are a minority group. READ MORE

  6. 15. Schooling and rain : The relationship between annual precipitation and female schooling in Namibia between 2000 and 2013

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Jansson; Linnea Andersson; [2019]
    Keywords : schooling; education; Namibia; precipitation; human capital;

    Abstract : Investing in education is considered one of the most powerful factors in the work of reaching sustainable development, yet over 265 million children do not attend school (United Nations, 2018). Reduced agricultural productivity due to changes in climate may be one factor affecting schooling negatively. READ MORE