Essays about: "poverty thesis uganda"
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1. Gender-based violence against Women with Disabilities in Uganda - A qualitative study about how local organizations are working with the issue
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : Gender-based violence (GBV) is both a human right violation, a threat to develop-ment and a global health issue. Women with disabilities (WWD) are a group more exposed to GBV. However, research has been scarce about WWD and GBV, espe-cially in the Global South. READ MORE
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2. Microfinance in Ugandan coffee farming : a case study of coffee farmers in the Ugandan savings & credit cooperative “Buikwe Riis Coffee Farmers”
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : This thesis argues for utilizing microfinance when supporting Ugandan coffee farmers developing their coffee farming. To increase the effectiveness of microfinance in this context a modification of its repayment scheme is needed so it is to be more relatable to the special production properties that coffee farming inherently has. READ MORE
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3. Carbon forestry and local livelihoods : a case study on poverty in Uganda
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Green Resources is one of the largest companies engaged in carbon forestry on the African continent. The Green Resources carbon forestry plantation in northern Uganda is a particularly interesting case in a Swedish perspective, because the Swedish Energy Agency is committed to buying its carbon emissions reductions within a clean development mechanism (CDM) project under the Kyoto protocol. READ MORE
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4. You are a widow and you will die, so why should you plant trees? : intersectionality in local development activities in connection with a carbon forestry plantation in Kachung, Uganda
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Carbon forestry plantations are a way to achieve statutory global emissions reductions and are also claimed to decrease deforestation. Carbon forestry is not a new system, but has greatly increased in use in recent decades. One such afforestation project, owned by a Norwegian company, is located in northern Uganda. READ MORE
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5. Cultural aspects of Construction Project Management practices – a Ugandan perspective
University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggandeAbstract : Africa is experiencing a rapid urbanisation and the major cities of the continent are currently the fastest growing cities in the world. This phenomenon is especially visible in Kampala, Uganda; which is one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. READ MORE