Essays about: "thesis on zambia"
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1. Digital skills challenges and opportunities for digitally under-resourced primary schools in Zambia: an exploratory study.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärandeAbstract : Purpose: The purpose of the research was to propose a design of a digital learning platform that creates opportunities for digital learning in digitally underresourced primary schools in Zambia. Theory: Activity theory anchored on five principles of activity systems, inclusivity, historicity, use of contradictions, and mutual changes encompassed the theoretical framework for this thesis. READ MORE
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2. It Takes Two to Tango: Perceptions and Motivations Towards Campaign Clientelism in Zambia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Various studies on clientelism usually start from a common puzzle: Why is campaign clientelism widely practised by politicians even when they have no means of ensuring reciprocity from the voters? Similarly, why is campaign clientelism widespread amongst voters despite its numerous negative consequences on societies, democracy, and development? These puzzles have motivated my research, where I attempt to understand the perceptions and motivations of politicians and voters towards campaign clientelism in Zambia. To address the research question, two forms of data collection methods were utilised, in-depth interviews with politicians at the local level and a survey of voters in densely populated areas (Lusaka and Kitwe). READ MORE
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3. Foreign Direct Investment, a blessing, or a burden for African states in terms of corruption?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The development in Africa has for a long time been harmed because of its high corruption levels. During the last decades, Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) have increasingly flown into African states as an attempt to strengthen the societies. READ MORE
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4. Exploring the Importance of Women's Educational Attainment in HIV Risk Prediction : A Comparative Study of Logistic Regression, Random Forest and XGBoost
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionenAbstract : Due to extensive HIV testing and treatment programs, the rate of new HIV infections has declined in recent years. However, young women South of the Sahara continue to be disproportionately burdened by the epidemic. The aim of this thesis is to explore the complex association between women's educational attainment and HIV prevalence. READ MORE
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5. It Takes Two to Tango - Does ‘Municipal Partnership’ promote mutuality and equality between Global North and South partners?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : The partnership-based approach in international development cooperation is believed to bring a more balanced relationship between the actors than traditional development approaches. However, previous studies have revealed limitations in achieving a mutual relationship between the partners. READ MORE
