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  1. 36. Women’s Role and Participation in Water Supply Management : The Case Study of the Republic of Ghana

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Karolin Svahn; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Female participation; Water Management; Water Supply Management; Ghana;

    Abstract : Women are increasingly being recognised internationally as essential actors in successful water supply management. Despite this, women are nevertheless still being excluded from water management activities which have proved to frequently result in water project failure. READ MORE

  3. 37. Childbearing Trends in Indonesia since the 1998 Political Reform : Weighing the Roles of Economic Development and Socio-demographic Factors

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Dedek Prayudi; [2012]
    Keywords : Indonesian childbearing;

    Abstract : Indonesia has experienced three different political eras: ‘old order’ under the regime ofpresident Soekarno, ‘new order’ under the regime of president Soeharto; and ‘reformationera’ in which democracy has been applied until now. The changes of economic and politicalconditions from one era to another have always gone hand in hand with the development ofthe country’s population. READ MORE

  4. 38. Beyond the Cultural Horizon- A study on Transnationalism, Cultural Citizenship, and Media

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Maria Erliza Lopez Pedersen; [2012]
    Keywords : Transnationalism; Migration; Diaspora; Cultural Citizenship; Media; Deskilling; Filipino Au Pairs; Denmark; The Philippines; Communication for Development; Deprofessionalization;

    Abstract : In many cases, the need to survive has been the reason for many individuals to leave their country and to start anew in a foreign land. Indeed, migration has played its role as one of the solutions to struggle against poverty among many migrants. READ MORE

  5. 39. Governments Role in Education on Citizenship Development : A Comparative Study of the United States and Swedenʼs Educational Systems

    University essay from Statsvetenskap; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Matthew Harris; [2012]
    Keywords : Education; Citizenship; Globalization; Socialization; Global Citizenship Education; United States; Sweden; Curriculum;

    Abstract :     The purpose of this research is to examine the connection between the institution of education and its effects on citizenship development in a given country. A new theory is developed making the case that education is an institution supported by national governments to promote norms and values of the ideal citizen through socialization. READ MORE

  6. 40. The Power to Subvert. Government Discourse and Namibia's San Development Policy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Silja Emmel; [2011]
    Keywords : Namibia; San people; Critical Discourse Analysis; marginalisation; postcolonialism; power structures; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Namibian San people live in poverty and marginalisation and that despite the country’s constantly increasing economic wealth. Quantifiable factors such as unemployment and education are identified as the roots of the problem, and are being addressed through aid programmes. READ MORE