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  1. 1. Sustainable Use: A Contentious Promise - A Case Study on International Funding of Consumptive Sustainable Wildlife Use in South Africa's Biodiversity Economy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Mara Glas; [2022]
    Keywords : biodiversity economy; sustainable use; international conservation finance; community-based conservation; economic development; wildlife economics; South Africa; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In South Africa, sustainable use of wildlife is widely recognized as providing economic incentives and actively engaging rural communities in conservation management. Aiming to combat rampant poverty and wildlife crime in communities around protected areas (PAs), the country’s biodiversity economy envisions to scale (non-)consumptive activities in the pursuit of creating economically and environmentally viable wildlife businesses. READ MORE

  3. 2. Democracy in South Africa : Signs of democratic backsliding?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Pontus Karlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Democratic backsliding; Legal; Economy; Political; Social welfare; Civil liberties; Democratic institutions; Corruption; Accountability; Justice; Covid-19; Economic setback;

    Abstract : Like in many parts of the world, South Africa has experienced a democratic decline. However, every country has its own reason for that decline. This paper will with the help of a case study method detect and analyze the possible reasons for the democratic backsliding in South Africa. READ MORE

  4. 3. From global North to global South : A qualitative study about Swedish social work students' international field training in South Africa

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för socialt arbete (SA)

    Author : Miranda Hörnquist; Nicole Stula; [2019]
    Keywords : Postcolonial; South Africa; Field traning; Social work student; International social work; Privilege;

    Abstract : In light of globalization, international social work from global North to global South is accelerating and the emphasis from Swedish universities on international experience among students has increased. Various scholars problematize the domination of the global North as theories and practice have historically been unquestionably transformed from so-called developed to developing countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. EPR as a mechanism for integrating the informal sector: An evaluation of post-consumer PET waste management in South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Joyce Ojino; [2016]
    Keywords : Extended Producer Responsibility; informal sector; integration; inclusion; waste management; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates the performance of an EPR programme for post-consumer PET waste management by PET recycling company (PETCO) in South Africa. It analyses waste management policies of South Africa that are relevant to EPR. Using a set of evaluative tools, the thesis reveals areas for improvement in the EPR scheme. READ MORE

  6. 5. The National School Nutrition Programme and its affects on schooling for farm workers in South Africa : -An investigation of two generations living and working on wine farms in the rural areas of Western Cape

    University essay from Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper, KV; Institutionen för pedagogik, psykologi och idrottsvetenskap, PPI

    Author : Sven Berg; [2011]
    Keywords : Nutrition; mal-nutrition; poverty; child-poverty; school; Primary School Nutrition Programme PSNP ; National School Nutrition Programme NSNP ; African National Congress ANC ; Apartheid; inequality;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I study the effects of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) on the rural areas of Western Cape, South Africa. More precisely I try to find out how the NSNP has affected the families in this rural area and what attitudes that can be found among the two generations of people living and working on wine farms. READ MORE