Essays about: "power and corruption"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 68 essays containing the words power and corruption.
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11. Power-sharing mechanism in post conflict countries : A comparative case study of Iraq and Somalia
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate to what extend consociationalism has been adopted in post-war, post-conflict countries that suffer from deep division within their societies. Despite criticisms on whether the mechanism is beneficial in less democratic societies, the tool is strongly recommended for divided multi-ethnic societies as an attempt to solve the tension between conflicted actors. READ MORE
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12. Criminal Politicians and Deforestation: Causal Evidence from India
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : This paper examines linkages between the criminalization of politics and deforestation on the local level in India, with the ambition of contributing to the emerging corruption-environment nexus in development research. We combine satellite data on forest cover with state assembly election outcomes and criminal records of candidates into a panel of Indian constituencies spanning from 2004 to 2014. READ MORE
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13. POPULISM AND POLITICIZATION OF THE BUREACRACY An empirical analysis of the effect of populist rule in Europe and Latin America
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Do populist rule lead to more politicization? As populists have had electoral success in many countries in recent years, populism has received much attention both in the public debate an in political science. One aspect of the concept, how populists act once in power and how they relate to the state bureaucracy has however, so far, received only little attention. READ MORE
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14. Addressing Corruption in International Arbitration : The approach of Arbitrators When They Confronted with Cases Involving Allegation or Suspicion of Corruption: Eyes shut or Pro-Active
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : This master thesis tries to bold and underline the connection and intersection between arbitration and corruption. The main duty of arbitrators is the settlement of disputes, and their scope of power is determined by the parties. READ MORE
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15. Undermining the Local: Power, Acceptance, and Confidence surrounding a Chilean Mining Operation : Social Impacts of the Mining Operation Los Pelambres on the Cuncumén Community
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utvecklingAbstract : The present ethnographic research explores the socio-economic repercussions of a copper mining operation in Chile on its host community. By examining the development of the relationship between this local community and the mining company since the latter’s arrival, this thesis sheds light on the possible (secondary) impacts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) measures and participatory spaces on intracommunal dynamics. READ MORE
