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The impact of rural poverty on human development in Sri Lanka: A case study from a village in Kandy District
(Master thesis, 2006)The study has examined the impacts of rural poverty on human development in Sri Lanka. Recently, human development became one of the most important facts of the development process. Meanwhile it is obvious that the two ... -
THE IMPACTS OF ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN MAUSSAWA ESTATE SRI LANKA
(Master thesis, 2009)It is widely expected that the several remote locations of the developing countries get economic development due to the growing global tourism industry. In general, tourism industry is one of the largest and fast growing ... -
The Impacts of Ecotourism on Local Livelihoods: A Case Study of Knuckles Conservation Forest in Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2013)Ecotourism is increasingly recognized as a form of alternative tourism which is viable to achieve a number of social, economic and environmental goals of tourism in a sustainable way. In a protected area setting, ecotourism ... -
The importance of tourism for the livelihoods of the Maasai in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A study of two cultural bomas.
(Master thesis, 2019)Turistindustrien er en viktig del av økonomien i Tanzania og har bidratt til rask økonomisk vekst. Den har vokst til å bli en av de mest innflytelsesrike, men kontroversielle sosioøkonomiske kreftene. På grunn av sitt store ... -
The inheritance of a Mesozoic landscape in western Scandinavia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)In-situ weathered bedrock, saprolite, is locally found in Scandinavia, where it is commonly thought to represent pre-Pleistocene weathering possibly associated with landscape formation. The age of weathering, however, ... -
The Key to Our Energy Future? Unravelling the transformative potential of green path creation
(Master thesis, 2022)The global green transition is resulting in various forms of new regional development, as a growing point of interest in academic literature and policymaking. This thesis explores the development of the Norwegian battery ... -
The Last Generation to End Climate Change: Youth’s Experienced Responsibility for Saving the World
(Master thesis, 2021)The aim of this study was to explore how young active global citizens understand their own role in achieving a sustainable future. Young people’s strong attitudes towards sustainability has been noted in the research for ... -
The Life and Landscape of Slave Women in Guadeloupe from the XVIIth to the XIXth Century
(Master thesis, 2011)Slavery started in Guadeloupe in the XVIth century and lasted until 1848. Slavery created in Guadeloupe a society based on domination of colonists over the oppressed slaves. This thesis is about life and landscape of slave ... -
The local perspective on Ocean Plastic Pollution: Identifying Areas to Channel Ocean Literacy at Great Ningo in Ghana
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines people’s views in old Ningo on ocean plastic pollution and how to eradicate plastic pollution in the coastal environment through local initiatives with sustainable practices. From the data gathered, ... -
The management of south luangwa national park towards sustainable tourism development
(Master thesis, 2006)This thesis explores communities’ participation and involvement in both wildlife-based and tourist activities in south Luangwa national park with particular focus on local participation/ devolution. Specifically, it assesses ... -
The Norwegian experience with citizen engagement in the process of defining Mission Starfish 2030: Restore our Ocean and Waters
(Master thesis, 2021)Citizen engagement though a mission-oriented approach is a key novelty in Horizon Europe, the European Commission’s new framework programme for research and innovation. Missions are the European Union’s (EU) commitment ... -
The onset of relative sea-level rise in the late 19th century at Tranevåg salt marsh, southern Norway.
(Master thesis, 2019)Mot slutten av det 21. århundre kan raten av relativ havnivåstigning nå eller overgå ~10 mm/år for store deler av den Norske kystlinjen om vi følger FNs klimapanel utviklingsbane 8.5 (Simpson et al., 2015). Målinger fra ... -
The persistent food crisis in Ethiopis: causes, government responses and household strategies; the case of Enebse Sar Midir district
(Master thesis, 2006)This study looks into the underlying causes of household food shortage and coping and survival strategies of households. It also analyzes government intervention undertaken to address the problem. It was based on a field ... -
The political ecology of unplanned land use changes in Kampala City, Uganda : a case of selected parishes of Kawempe Division
(Master thesis, 2014)Kampala City is undergoing massive unplanned urban land use changes caused by political, social, economic and environmental push and pull factors. Both local and transnational companies are rapidly locating in Kampala due ... -
The Power of Power - A Qualitative Study of the Enablers and Inhibitors to Norwegian Hydrogen Diffusion
(Master thesis, 2020)Omstilling til et lavkarbonsamfunn er en prosess hvor politikkens rolle er særdeles viktig. Norge er i likhet med resten av verden er avhengige av å rekonfigurere praksiser knyttet til produksjon og konsumpsjon hvis vedtatte ... -
The Practice of Chhaupadi: The Link Between Local Cultural Understanding and Women’s Rights in Rural Nepal
(Master thesis, 2011)This thesis explores how women’s lived experiences are shaped by traditional cultureand power structures, through examining the case of chhaupadi and its implications on women’s lives. The practice of chhaupadi is widespread ... -
The problems in public bus transportation system : assessment by passengers and transport authority in Dhaka
(Master thesis, 2016)The study aimed to investigate existing problems in bus system in Dhaka City from passengers‘ perspective and also from transport authorities‘ point of view. The objectives were chosen because bus service is the principal ... -
The Production and Consumption of Experiences: A Study of the Spa Industry in Norway
(Doctoral thesis at NTNU;2015:177, Doctoral thesis, 2015)Summary: The experience economy has been put on the political agenda particularly in the Scandinavian countries, where the role of the experience industries with regard to regional and rural development has received a ... -
The production of a domestic space for natural gas in Norway: Scalar politics, political mobilization and strategic consolidation
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The Public –Private Sector Approach to Municipal Solid Waste Management: How does it Work in Makindye Division, Kampala District, Uganda?
(Master thesis, 2006)It has been argued that the partnering of public and private sectors lead to improvement and betterment in the delivery of municipal social services. The purpose of this study was therefore to find out if, how and why the ...